So it has been a while since the last blog. Of course a lot has happened. Over the last two years or so my Dad has been dealing with lung cancer. For most of the time he has managed well with chemo, radiation, and various treatments. About a month ago the doctors discovered that the cancer had spread to his brain and spine. As I write this blog I am sitting in the hospital room with my Dad and family spending our last few day with him. Today I have been thinking about a lot of things memories, and things to come. One of the things that I have been thinking about is dedicating TheXLAntLIFE to my father. My father may not have been around for every birthday or celebration in my life since my mom and dad separated when I was 6. I have memories playing WAR ( the card game ) video games, and just manly talks. 5 years ago we moved to Washington State to be closer to my Dad and my family here, as well as to enjoy a new pace of life, and build new memories.
Of the past 5 years going to various sporting events, shooting gun, the most amazing Christmas' as well as other holidays, and have adult manly talks. My dad spent spent over twenty years in our US Army. Time was spent overseas, in desert shield/desert storm, and various military bases in the country. After retiring from the Army my dad worked as a computer programmer another one of his passions. I am sure I could ramble on forever needless to say my Dad definitely lived an XLAntLIFE, and his legacy will live on for years through our family. I having figure out exactly what I want to do I am thinking about donating to various cancer societies, or maybe establish one of my own. I am definitely going donate a portion of proceeds from the sales of TheXLAntLIFE merch! Dad I love You thanks for the memories! Your legacy will live on forever.
