You might call it an epiphany.

You wouldn’t be accurate, but it makes it sound really amazing and it does have some similarities.

I guess I think of an epiphany as a sudden moment, where the light shines bright and reason abounds and the chorus line joins you for an amazing song and dance routine.

My flash, call it an epiphany if you must, was not a single moment, nor was it particularly sudden. There were no bright lights, all though there were some semblances of reason. And trust me, no chorus line joined me for a song and dance routine. I tried to pull one off on my own, but I’m sure you all realize what a disaster that was.

Without argument, I think it is fair to say that my life has been on hold for a year and three months. Arguments could be made for a longer period of time. Hold the arguments: I’m not into quarrels at this point in my life. Nor am I into willing to deal with an “on hold” status. I am going forward full throttle.

One month ago I couldn’t have said this with any conviction or honesty, but now I can say I have full intentions of beating cancer.

Frankly, I’m going to kick its ass.

Kick its ass bad!!! Really bad!!!