Some of you know that since June of this year, I have been very sick and unable to be out publicly other than for the more than 100 medical appointments my wife and I have been to. I can never begin to thank everyone enough for the calls, texts, emails, letters, and cards that I have received, and the prayers and “good vibes” offered. You know who you are, those of you who offered to sit with me for my seven-hour chemotherapy treatments. I even appreciated the off-color radiation jokes (mostly). The incredible medical professionals I have encountered have been kind, thoughtful, and occasionally tough. My family has been exactly what you would wish your family to be in offering their unconditional support and love. This all further confirms what I know about the people here: This is a kind and caring community, which I am really pleased to call home. And the fresh perspective has not been a bad thing to help shape me into a reasonably decent human being.
As I write this, today was the big day for learning the terms of my future health. I am proud, thankful, and relieved that I am cancer-free. Funny, everyone wanted the cancer gone, but no one is clamoring for my voice to return.
As always, I look forward to hearing from most of you.
Todd A. Tucker, President
