Before we get to the latest update, TC was featured in a Netflix Series, “Watch Homicide.” His main episode is #4. Check it out using the link below.
Watch Homicide | Netflix Official Site
Now on to the latest update that comes directly from TC himself. Enjoy.
Dear Family and Friends,
I can’t begin to thank y’all enough for the support. Friends I haven’t heard from in years have reached out to me and their messages have been remarkable. Even though some of you are far away, New York, Carolinas, Texas, Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, Idaho (who the Ho?), Hawaii, and parts beyond, you reached out. Thank you.
I am very thankful to Marc M., John T., Brad G., Chris R., Dave P., and Ruben N. for praying for me and for guiding me in the journey back to our Lord Jesus.
Many know my mom passed away years ago. Growing up, my play mother was always in my life. We never lost contact over the years, and to have her visit me, make food for me, and to feel her gentle motherly touch on my forehead, I can feel the love from her and from my mother who rests in eternity. Thank you, Rosemary.
As far as my status, pain is pain. I choose the path to fight with my Calvary by my side. The leg has been excruciating and often I just break down, whence, and cry. But I am forced to PT it every day, rest, ice, massage, and heal. Then repeat.
My mouth is feeling great. I can’t eat solid foods as the Doc says I can’t chew yet. If I do and damage my jaw, I may not be able to ever chew food again. Pretty serious stuff right there! I also have to use a device to force my jaw open, every 2 hours of everyday. This has been just loads of F’in fun. Necessary because the radiation and chemo is gonna cause my mouth to close. I’ll be forced to eat from a tube.
My weight is holding at 180-185, but the reality is I’m gonna suck up to about 150. I haven’t been 150 since I was 14 years old!!! To be honest with you all, radiation and chemo treatment is pretty daunting, and the side effects will change my life and lifestyle forever. I will fight every day with Liza by my side.
When adversity happens the true test of our love was placed front and center. I know for a fact that if Liza was not beside me, telling me to suck it up, stop feeling sorry for yourself, all the while being compassionate with me and having the patience of 20, my recovery would not be where it’s at today. I love her dearly. On a lighter note, everyone knows I’m the cook of the party, but her culinary vision with a Vita Mix blender has been remarkable. If ya haven’t had a tomato clam soup with a nice slab of Haddock on top, man what a delight. Thank you, babe, for feeding me, slapping me around and caring for my wounds, both the physical and emotional wounds.
I’m not sure when I will post again, I am projected to start a 6–7-week radiation and chemo treatment program in mid-August.
All of y’all that offered to help out and live close by, I may need a ride to and or from Ontario Kaiser. I know there is no way Liza can take me every day for 7 weeks, it will break her. So, if I call, be RTG! Like anyone that knows me has heard me say a million times, “If ya stay ready, you don’t gotta get ready.”
With that said, I’m ready for this shit, and FUCK CANCER! Here comes my Calvary!
Love,
Ty Christopher
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