RicelandMeadows

September 30, 2026

Nobody wants to hear the word Cancer. Several months ago, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. There were a multitude of tests to not only confirm the diagnosis, but also to map out the location for impending surgery.

In any case, in the middle of this month, I had my prostate removed. The over 4 hour surgery went well according to the doctor. I had an over night stay in the hospital and was allowed to return home. My belly is sore from the laparoscopy and there is a deep uncomfortableness in my lower abdomen. This pain is uncomfortable but not unbearable. (nothing like knee replacement pain!)

I am a little better each day. I stay focused on my daily mission …. that mission is to potty train myself again..Jeeze, I thought that was all behind me but here we are! This job too gets easier each day. I am staying pretty dry, with just a dribble now and then. Its only day 12 since surgery, so I think I’m doing well.

I want to encourage all of my readers to get your wellness doctor checks and tests done. We found my cancer with a routine blood test. I scoffed at the results at first because I had NO symptoms, not one! I didn’t need to pee every half hour. When I went, the stream was strong and steady. Our sex life was very good, so I thought surely there must be a bad result. The doctor told me, that this why prostate cancer kills so many men…there are no symptoms…and by the time there is, it’s too late to save you.

Mine was caught early and the tumor was isolated in my prostate. It hadn’t gotten to lymph nodes or bones yet. I chose removal over chemo therapy and radiation. We knew where it was, go get it!

My chores are made easy these days thanks to my dear wife, our son and friends. The Suffolk gelding training continues as we put Murtagh under saddle. I knew I’d be laid up awhile, so I arranged to have him worked with by a trainer. She and he are doing well together.

The babies ae growing well and will be weaned soon. The pastures are still growing well, but we are supplementing a little hay to make sure nobody is hungry. We say goodbye to September and look forward to the cool autumn days of October and the color of the changing leaves. I will soon be myself mentally and physically and cancer free All praise to God.

So, stop putting of that colonoscopy, blood test or mammogram. Cancer caught early is not the death sentence it was even 20 years ago. Sure these things can be unpleasant to talk about and even to go through, but it is worth it. If you don’t think so, ask your family!