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An Unexpected Turn - Acoustic Neuroma Recovery Update - January 2014

Since I have been spending my time writing recently on sermons for Clark Baptist Church, I have not had much time to write for my blog. I wish that were the only reason, there has been a lot going on with my recovery that I was not sure I wanted made public. Last message was Sept. 2013 and we had Amazing test results with no tumor. That has not changed! Things have been tough but no sign of tumor growth. No surgery in the future or anything like that. 2013 was a great year for my recovery. I was able to start riding a bicycle again and between indoor and outdoor riding was hitting 75 miles per week. I lost 20-25 lbs and a couple of inches off my waist. My balance was doing pretty good, but the rides caused brain fatigue. It wore me out but it was worth it. This last summer we drove over 2,000 miles to PA and KY to visit family and go to the creation museum. It was a great trip and I drove every minute of it. We also spent 3 great days at Six Flags St. Louis riding roller coasters a