Hi to all.
I am now 62 years old and just survived a reorganization on the job, so must have done something right. That was the reason I could not find the rest to continue modelling for the last month or so. Unfortunately I don't have the means to stop working now (for me the age for retirement is 67), so it has caused stress and high blood pressure.
Because of this I had the family doctor check my blood-pressure (too high of course) and all kind of blood values for what I had in mind to be a yearly check up.
My blood values have sadly indicated that I have Multiple Myeloma, a sort of bone marrow cancer. Either sickness of Kahler or Waldenstroem. This has yet to be further researched and what stage and what gradation it is at the moment. More checkups as from the 12th of August.
I see now more clearly that job-stress is really not worth anything at all. The health of you and your loved ones must always come first.
We are now feeling mighty down. I wondered if I should write this message here, but you have all been so nice I have decided to share this bit of bad news with you.
I don't know If I will find the energy again to continue modelling. Family comes first now (as it should always have done). I am now awaiting the further examinations, both anxious and afraid. As it is not curable i can only hope to have some years ahead.
Herman
I am now 62 years old and just survived a reorganization on the job, so must have done something right. That was the reason I could not find the rest to continue modelling for the last month or so. Unfortunately I don't have the means to stop working now (for me the age for retirement is 67), so it has caused stress and high blood pressure.
Because of this I had the family doctor check my blood-pressure (too high of course) and all kind of blood values for what I had in mind to be a yearly check up.
My blood values have sadly indicated that I have Multiple Myeloma, a sort of bone marrow cancer. Either sickness of Kahler or Waldenstroem. This has yet to be further researched and what stage and what gradation it is at the moment. More checkups as from the 12th of August.
I see now more clearly that job-stress is really not worth anything at all. The health of you and your loved ones must always come first.
We are now feeling mighty down. I wondered if I should write this message here, but you have all been so nice I have decided to share this bit of bad news with you.
I don't know If I will find the energy again to continue modelling. Family comes first now (as it should always have done). I am now awaiting the further examinations, both anxious and afraid. As it is not curable i can only hope to have some years ahead.
Herman