Whereabouts

[Art]

Hi ScapeCrunch family,

Some of you may have noticed that I've been away from ScapeCrunch for the last 10 days or so. Some of you may not have noticed and that's fine! I feel that I needed to share the personal reason I've been away. Apologies if this is oversharing but as the admin here, I feel I should let people know why I'm away for extended periods.

My wife has been battling cancer and needed a liver transplant. This is why we moved to Houston. Last week, on Tuesday, we got the call that a liver was available for her. She was transplanted on Tuesday of last week and we've been in the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital since. She is being discharged today.

Hospital WIFI has been spotty and, honestly, being a caregiver takes a lot of time, especially for someone who is recently transplanted. I needed to focus on her.

Thanking God for the miracle of the liver and that she continues to do well. I now have more availability to come chat with all of you about the hobby we love. So, you will see me active again.

Hoping you are all well. Oh, and life is short, hug your loved ones and friends. Be present with them as much as you can.

Art

 

[JPog]

So sorry to hear about this Art. That must be very tough to go through to say the least. I wish only the best for your wife and you as she continues to improve.

 

[BigWave]

I've noticed. I'm glad things are going better now. If you need any help with the forum let me know.

 

[ayman.roshdy]

Sorry didn't notice as I was a bit on and off on ScapeCrunch myself, hopefully things will be much better for you and your wife going forward
Wish you and your wife the best

 

[Art]

Thank, Ayman. My wife is doing very well.

We've come to learn that the early days after a transplant require a LOT of regimented work. Pills on a schedule, she tests her blood before every meal, physical therapy, doctor visits, etc. Keeps me very busy!

No complaints though. We are blessed to be in this.

Slowly finding time to get back here to speak with you all about tanks, plants and fish. It helps. When you're going through something like this, you realize how therapeutic our hobby really is for us.

 

[BigWave]

@Art, this is kind of off topic but not. I have a friend that has / had cancer. He got into reading about different kinds of mushrooms and how they are curing all these cancers. He actually started his own company to look into this more and grow medicinal mushrooms.

 

[Art]

Hey thanks, @BigWave. Yes, we're aware of these. The turkey tail mushroom has been shown to have positive benefits even in clinical trials. My wife took these for a while.

It seems there are some natural remedies out there that do have a positive effect with some cancers. The problem is that medicine is evidence-based. Without proper clinical trials, that are very expensive, none of these remedies will receive wide acceptance by the medical community. Patients are left to research and try them out on their own.

I hope they find a better way in the future.

 

[Art]

Hi all!

I am happy to report that I am now back in Miami (home). It's been almost 4 months since my wife's transplant and she is doing well enough that we were allowed to move back home from Houston.

We were blessed to have spent almost 10 months in Houston. It's a beautiful town. We will be back every 3 months for scans but living in Miami.

Things are settling back down to a level of normalcy where I have some "me" time to spend here. I hope to see you guys around more than I have the last couple of months.

I hope you're doing well. Please say "hello" when you can.

Best,

Art

 

[Immortal1]

Hi all!

I am happy to report that I am now back in Miami (home). It's been almost 4 months since my wife's transplant and she is doing well enough that we were allowed to move back home from Houston.

We were blessed to have spent almost 10 months in Houston. It's a beautiful town. We will be back every 3 months for scans but living in Miami.

Things are settling back down to a level of normalcy where I have some "me" time to spend here. I hope to see you guys around more than I have the last couple of months.

I hope you're doing well. Please say "hello" when you can.

Best,

Art

Really great news Art. Have been meaning to ask - and now I know. Good to hear your move back went well and very happy to hear your wife is doing well.

 

[Art]

Thank you, sir. I hope you're doing well.