3 years ago I started out on a journey to complete this regiment. Today I am done. After thousands of pills and IV's and Obstacles, I am done. I am afraid however the beauty of this moment is overshadowed by new information. This morning for my last day of chemo I underwent a bone marrow biopsy. My platelets have been very low the past few weeks and I had been concerned. Today at roughly 2pm I was re diagnosed with Leukemia. There is a 50% blast count in my bone marrow and treatment ironically will need to start immediately.
I want to say something for the record. I am grateful to be alive. I have stood and fought with great warriors and friends through these storms. This next battle will be nothing short of horrific but I find peace in knowing that Angels do surround me. I am grateful for the love and support and know much more will be needed for the next chapter in this great tale of adventure.
I also want to publicly thank the doctors and staff at UCSF for the amazing to date treatment, and for what will come next. Further more I want to thank my roommates from the past few years, my friends, my beautiful family and the mentors and loved ones who have guided me through this darkness.
I have no doubt of the tears that will flow and that currently are. I am grateful for your heartfelt prayers and comments. I also wanted to let you all know that after nearly 3 years of treatment, a second cancer and all of the complications between I am confident in two things.
The Lord Loves Me
And
C is STILL for Chad Not Cancer.
Have Hope- Chad
If you are in Fresno tomorrow (fri) there is a Celebration at Maroo (bullard and west) cause while this all sucks, we still need to revel in the first victory-
And to my Tri Team- On Saturday and at Wildflower, Know I am grateful for your struggle, for your service and for your love. GO TEAM!
