Cancer Zero/ God Won

This is a little out of the normal for me, but I need to share this victory with you.  I will keep it brief….

In June I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, not much of a 50th birthday present.  We prayed and claimed victory, but still fear and doubt were my constant companions.  Oh me, of little faith.  I went through a little, no a lot of self-pity, then I got mad, and then took a Doris Day attitude; Que Sera, Sera. 

On September 3rd, I had a radical laparoscopic prostatectomy.  The surgery was a success and after four weeks of R and R, I returned to work.  The good news came in the form of a call from the surgeons assistance.  A one month post-op PSA came back at 0.02.  The surgeon had said he would consider 0.1 a success.  Praise God and the healers He has provided us!

Thanks for listening, RT.

Spirits of a Medicinal Kind

“Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and frequent illness.” (1 Timothy 5:23) It is biblical that a little wine is good for your health. So with that in mind, the team was off in search of some home grown prevention. Our quest led us to Natura Vineyards and Winery ( http://www.naturawinery.com/ ). It is located conveniently just a few minutes south of Tulsa.

Upon arrival we drove through the well maintained vineyard to reach the winery itself. Once inside we were met by the winery’s vintner. Now I may not be a wine connoisseur, but I do know hospitality when I see it. We were greeted warmly and treated like family. Our hostess gave us a brief history of the winery and knowledgeably explained each wine we tasted. When the team decided on their collective favorite (Sunset Blush), we retreated to comfort of the covered patio. We were delighted by the complimentary plate of cheese, crackers, summer sausage and fruit. We were sad to leave, but vowed to return soon.

The team highly recommends this winery for all of you needing to get away for an afternoon to enjoy some good ole Oklahoma hospitality, and a little wine for the sake of your health!

And remember, moderation is a worthy virtue. Thanks for listening, R T