Well...it's been one year ago today that I lost my grandfather to bladder cancer. It was very early on a Saturday morning. Not really too long after midnight. There's still some pain in my heart when I get to thinking bout him but...more joy shows through as the time passes. You would be proud grandpa of yer Atlanta Braves this year. I regret not letting you know how much I appreciated watching a ton of games with you growing up. It's why I'm the Braves fan I am today. MLB is doing an initiative right now with stand up to cancer where you can donate and get a virtual piece of yer teams stadium in memory of a loved one. If there's anyone out there who lost a loved one to cancer and that person was a huge baseball fan, I would highly recommend doing this. Here's the link: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_inf.....2c_initiatives

A big reason why my characters name is Cobalt actually reflects my strong desire to eradicate all cancers. The radioactive isotope of this element is used in a lot of radiation treatments for various cancers. I've lost way too many friends and relatives to this scourge, It's why I'm looking hard right now to use my biological and chemical knowledge to get on board with a cancer research program. It may mean biting the bullet and going back to school for a Master's degree but...if God means it to be...He shall provide. Already found a few possibilities but any input would be appreciated. If ya got some info about current cancer research as part of a university's graduate degree program or about cancer research programs in the private or government sector that do not require I get a Master's degree...feel free to note me with specifics. Have a blessed Sunday y'all and if yer currently going through a battle with cancer in you or someone close...you are in my prayers. Peace.