Posted by mike in something about me
Oh, what a relief it is! I’m healthy, eating, and my energy is returning! Yes, I’ve been gone a long, long time. The short story is I have cancer of the duodenum (the bit between the stomach and intestine). The surgeon removed some of the cancerous growth but could not safely remove it all. My guts got rearranged and now I can eat! I’m going through a mild chemotherapy and I expect a complete recovery. I was sick for a year before I found a doctor that could help me and now I feel better than I have all of 2008. I was in the hospital on November 7th, 2008, and only now am I well and energetic enough to make my big come-back. Stay tuned, kids! I’m back!
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Holy crapalpa Mike Baker is back! Buddy I am so heartfelt thankful that you are ok. Its good to hear your voice out on the web again. Look forward to your return my friend.
Wow Mike. First, I’m so sorry that you’re going through such and ordeal. Second – Welcome Back! I know you’ve been missed, I sure missed you and your happy fantastic talent. Third, but not least, I’m so glad you’re on the road to recovery and feeling better – just look at that happy tummy! I hope you continue feeling better each day.
holy macaroni! im glad you are doing better and on the road to being healthy – and im sure your family is very thankful for that. great to hear you again!
Mike…we all welcome you back! Its so great to see ya online again. I was suspecting the long absence had to due with some craziness in your life…but wow. Glad to hear you are feeling better. Best wishes and speedy recovery for you in 2009. Cluck cluck from chicknengirl!
Found you back sometime last year and LOVE your illustrations!
Really glad to hear your on the road to better! :)
I wondered where all your happy illustrations had gone and am sorry to hear the cause of it. Congrats on making it through the worse part of a scary illness. Here’s to making it a 100% recovery! Get well soon. :-)
Hi Mike….so glad you’re back ….I am so sorry to hear about your cancer….I know you will get through this…your family and friends will help!!
Here’s to a very healthy and happy 2009!
Hugs
Diana
Fantastic News- for all involved
but especially for you, your family and your stomach
Here’s to a Happy New Year!
cute Illustration:)
There you are! But oh my goodness, Mike. I’m sorry to hear you had such a rough, rough year of it. And like everyone else, most happy that you’re on the road to recovery. Great to have you back and I look forward to reading your blog again!
Mike! Happy new year and welcome back!!! we really missed you. I’m so thankful that you are feeling better and getting your health back. Blessings to you and your family this year and always… and really looking forward to seeing more of your awesome illustrations! =)
Well let me tell you something buster… You’ve been missed big time!
I’m so glad you’re on the mend Mike!:)
Hooray, hooray, hooray! You are back! I am so happy to hear you are doing well. Very sorry to hear about the cancer, especially with your history, but this year will prove to hold great and wonderful things for you. So, so, so glad you are back! Missed you tons!
Deborah
Awesome! It is great to hear that you are feeling better. I look forward to seeing what you will be doing in the coming months.
Welcome back, Mike!
Hello there! You have been greatly missed at the “other place” too! Here is my prayer for your complete recovery from the cancer. Hear me, Lord.
(((Mike)))
it’s just absurd how much we miss you, Spankers. Glad you are feeling better!
Dude!
So! It is hard to keep a good man down! I just knew it! I know your fambly is mighty happy to have you back in good shape. Mmmm-WUH
Mike, glad to hear you are feeling better! Will keep good thoughts headed your way and look forward to seeing more of your outstanding work.
Great to hear you’re feeling better. Looking forward to whatever you have in store.
I was beginning to worry Mike. So glad you’re feeling better! Can’t wait to see some more art from you, love the little stomach! I’ll pray for that cancer to find it’s way right out of your guts.
Hi Mike,
I am very happy to know you are doing alot better! It’s very refreshing to see you back again! i pray that this will be a blessed and healthy year for you.
Welcome back my friend!!! we’ve missed you so much. I’m thankful that you are feeling better and i’ll be praying for you to get completely well soon! – In the illo you stomach looks so cute and happy…I’m sure it’s actually gonna be happier day after day ; )
helthful wishes to you! =)
Welcome back, and health be with you from now on.
miss you? what a silly question. mr. baker as i hope that you just never go away, in my 10 year old head, but as an adult, i hope you are doing SO much better and you are surrounded by support and love and pillows. feel better. rest, rest, rest, re-energize, recover. doodle in your bed, on the couch. be spoiled by anyone and everyone.
i’m so happy to hear that you are on the other side of it, my friend. :)))
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Its so great to hear you are healthy again!!!! This are tremendus news ofr star this year!!!
A big hug my friend!!
(^v^)
Welcome back! All the best to you man!
you have such a great attitude – all the best to you Mike – great to see you back.
Mikey….I am glad you’re back. I pray that you get completely well – You are super strong and i’m sure you’ll overcome this…I will keep you in my prayers. welcome back…I miss you.
wow – wishing you lots of health and happiness, and I am happy to have discovered your blog(s) today.
I’m reading this in reverse chronological order. Wow, you’ve been thru a lot!
Welcome back, Mike!!! We miss you so much!! Glad to hear you’re recovering and most of all glad to you back in action again! miss your illos!
I wish you well Mike and glad to have visited your blog.
where o where are you tonight
why did you leave me here all alone
i searched the world over and thought i found true love
you met another and pthsztp! you were gone.
no, really, when are you going to pop in here and say hello?