As my man Kevin Hart would say, "Alright, alright, alright."   Let's Go Get It today!!!!

Going through this cancer journey, I have a heightened sense of friendship and love.  I have always been a caring person with a good heart, but I have come to find out the true meaning of friendship.  My eyes are wide open to the people who say they are your friend (because of what you  can do for them), and those who truly are your friends (just because).  This journey has had its challenges, ups and downs, smiles, tears, victories and more.  The emotions are all over the board but WEGOTTHIS.

After my 28th radiation treatment, I will wait 6 weeks to get another PSA blood test to make sure all of the cancer cells are gone.  It will take awhile to get my physical body back in shape, but my mental and emotion spirit will be stronger than ever.

As you can see (pictured), Elisa felt sorry for me, and allowed me to hang some Halloween decorations on our house.  Love you for reading my blog! #25 Radiation Treatment later today.  Lets Go!

Well, just before going into my procedure, my lovely wife took a picture of me playing beautiful, sweet music, to all patients in the lobby (LOL).......I really can't play the piano but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once before (lol).    And, of course, my friend, Gail, leaves my "Patient Belonging Bag" in my room titled "George Jetson" as she knows I love the Jetson' cartoon.  This place is full of love and laughter.  I want to thank Dr. B, Carolyn, Susan, Amy, Nelson (who I think I gave $100 to not share what I was saying while sleeping - lol), David, Dr. Banks, Dr. McCord, and everyone involved in my procedure.

Procedure went well, seeds were implanted into my prostate, emitted radiation, crushed the cancer cells and then removed.  Process was about 2 hours total, but I didn't remember much thanks to some real good meds.  I didn't wake up in pain and I hope I was talking in my sleep.  But, I'm sure my girls at Dr. McCords office will tell me if I did and what I was saying. 

The procedure leaves you very sore, extremely tired and somewhat sick (from the pain meds) but nothing some good sleep, great food, and tv couldn't take care of.

I'm feeling much better today as I was very sore and tired.  Staying at home today, but do have a couple conference calls then I'm done for the day.  I want to thank my long time friend and Halftime Sports staffer, Kea, for bringing the awesome Reuben sandwich to the house.  Best Reuben I have ever had (actually first Reuben I ever had, but won't be the last).  And, Claire for the unreal soup (so much flavor and awesomeness)....I may be sick but I still love food.

So, excited to take Elisa out on a date (movie, dinner and good company) on Saturday night.  May have to sit near a restroom, but anything to get my lovely bride out of the house and just enjoy each others company.   Watch out Alpharetta/Milton, here we come!

Thank you all so much for the prayers and awesome text messages.  You are the Best!!!

Good Morning,
It's very early and Elisa and I are ready to head to Dr. McCord's office for my last SEEDS procedure.  We have knocked out all of the prep work and about to handle our SEEDS business.

Just remember, sometimes we have to do things, that we don't want to do, to get where we want to be!  Stay focus on the end goal and know that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and that is where your dreams will meet you.  :)

Thank you so much for all of the wonderful text messages yesterday and last night.  All of them were full of positive vibes, and words of encouragement.  It is so hard for Cancer to stay in my body with so many Prayer Warriors on my side.  It feels good to be LOVED.  Thank you and Love you.

This might be my last message of the day as after the procedure, I will probably be binge watching something on Netflix.  Again, thank you for all that you do for me and my family.  #WEGOTTHIS

So, I was asked by a former player, Tori Waldner (playing in Germany), "Coach, how are you feeling, and don't give me a blog answer."  Well, she is right and that was a great question.

Well, here we go!  I am in constant pain and discomfort - a friend ask me, "How do you handle the pain and discomfort"?  Easy - with a positive attitude, frame of mind, strong spirit and work.  Yes, I said work!  I have only missed 1.5 days of work since being diagnosed with this dreaded disease.

I have the best jobs in the world (Halftime Sports, Halftime Health, Oglethorpe Assistant Basketball Coach).  What more can a person ask for???  Working keeps my mind off of the cancer, radiation and pain.  Also, keeping my mind fresh with imaginative ideas, along with thought provoking conversations and meetings, reminds me to crush this disease on a daily basis.

I have been in pain and unusual discomfort for the past six weeks, but through my strong spirit, family, loving rock star wife (Elisa) and friends, I'm able to rock each day with a smile.  People say I don't look sick, well, I have been working very hard (so I don't look sick), as that was a goal of mine from the very beginning.  However, some days are harder than others, and my father-in-law told me to make sure my body gets rest, as it needs rest to fight off your cancer. And, he is right.  My workouts are less intense and more with body weight, while my walks (through the mean streets of Alpharetta/Milton) are smooth and easy.  Although, some of my "smart ass" friends say they can see me a mile away because I'm glowing from the radiation.  Ha ha ha ha ha.  I sweat alot more than I did in the past; even a 2 mile walk has me dripping with sweat like Jalen Rose trying to guard Kobe Bryant (when Kobe scored 81 points on him and the Toronto Raptors - google it if you don't know what I mean). I get tired very quickly nowadays and have to rely on my 2nd & 3rd wind much quicker than before.

I have knocked out 19 Radiation Treatments with 9 left and one more SEEDS procedure, which I am not looking forward to.  But it is necessary to get this cancer out of my body.  In fact, during my last procedure, I was told (afterwards), that I was talking in my sleep and that I said, "Yall need to hurry up as I cannot be late for my meeting with the LA Rams."  Oh boy, who knows what else I was talking about.  I really try to keep a sense of humor through all of this, as there are lots of other people and families going through much more than I am.

I have my last SEEDS procedure tomorrow which means I will be mentally "out of it" for the day and will rely on Netflix to occupy my time.  Do you have any NetFlix suggestions for me?  I watched both seasons of Ozark, and can't wait for season 3 but need some binge movie suggestions.

Last by not least, how did I feel after my last SEEDS treatment?  Well, I felt groggy all day with pain, and craved a grilled cheese sandwich.  Elisa made me the best grilled cheese sandwich ever, but half way during eating my sandwich, I had a bolt of lightning go through my butt up to my chin and back through my backside.  If you ever wonder what that feels like - just stub your baby toe against a door and imagine that pain, then multiple it by 10.  That's what it felt like....pray that never, ever happens again.  Actually, brought a crocodile  tear to my eyes, but I did continue to finish off that great grilled cheese sandwich.  Love you and thank you for reading today's blog

Off to a Good Start this am.  Workout, then work, Radiation treatment, work and loving life (well this part all throughout the day).  Chat with you later.  Make today an awesome day!

Still recovering from the SEEDS procedure but feeling better. I'm not urinating razor blades anymore and my strength is coming back.  Looking for a Titans win today!  Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.

Good Morning,
This time yesterday, I was getting prepped for my SEEDS procedure.  Very nervous, excited and ready all at the same time.  Well, today, I feel much better!  After urinating orange razor blades, binge watching Ozark (which I'm pretty sure, I need to say a bunch of Hail Mary's for watching), and sending some loopy text messages, today is going to be a GREAT day.

Most of the time, I don't feel or look sick, but yesterday kind of reminded me that I'm battling an evil inside of my body, and I need to stay focus on the prize (Family, friends and our Celebration Party); if you haven't seen our pre celebration party, please scroll down to the very bottom of the blog "the beginning" and there is a video of our forthcoming party). 

My family and I thank you for the wonderful, uplifting text messages and phone calls yesterday as they were all absorbed in our hearts and spirits.  Also, a big thanks to Carolyn, Cindy, Gail,
Dr. McCord, ​Dr. Banks, Cara (who when I woke up from my procedure, had cartoons on the TV for me), and everyone else involved in our procedure (as I can't remember everyone's name, heck I barely remembered my name after the procedure).......You Are Awesome and truly Appreciated!

Just remember, everyday may not be a good day, but there is something good in everyday.

Oh yeah, thanks to my lovely wife for assisting with my prep yesterday and preparing me with the best Grilled Cheese Sandwich ever.  LOVE YOU FOREVER!

Here is today's challenge for you;
You don't need a reason to help someone, I ask that you help at least two (2) people today.  It can be from opening a door for someone, to providing some change to a homeless person, to buying a stranger a cup of coffee, to providing a compliment to someone (this can be a "Day Changer" for someone's life, as you never know what another person is going through), to letting someone move in front of you while driving, etc.  Show your awesome love today!

Started off the day waking up to the most beautiful woman in the world (my wife, Elisa), then it kind of went down hill from there.  Today, I had my SEEDS treatment, which is a necessity and part of the crushing cancer process.  We arrived at Dr. McCords office at 7:00 am and left at 11:30 am.....not going to give you the crazy details but it was done by a sweet, professional and very courteous staff and left me very, very sore and extremely fatigued.  For the first time, in a few years, I took a half day off from work and will take Friday off.

Thank you for your awesome prayers and thoughts, as I needed every single one of them.  Now, I'm craving a grilled cheese sandwich and Netflix.  Not too much more to write as the below picture describes my mental state right now (LOL).  Love you for loving on me!

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Well, thus far, treatments have been going very well.  I don't look or feel sick, but the cancer is still in my body but is being crushed as you read this blog.  Thursday is going to be a challenging day for me, as we embark into the SEED procedure.  This process is where they implant several radio active seeds (size of a grain of rice) into the prostate, and they will emit radiation to kick the cancer cells butt.  This actual process is about 4 hours in length and I will be asleep, unlike my biopsy, for most of the procedure.  "They" say I will be groggy, and experience extreme fatigue along with soreness, thus I have Ozark and some other NetFlix movies lined up to watch.

I'm a little nervous and asking for your prayers of comfort and steady hands & eyes for Dr McCord and Dr. Banks, as it relates to the procedure.  You may just get a bitmoji from me tomorrow with how things are going.  Again, to everyone who has read my journey and who has been a part of this journey with me.....Thank you.
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​This is me going through Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport after Thursdays treatment

Well, Elisa and I did something that only a few have ever done.....hosted a 3 year old birthday party with about 100 3 year old, cupcake filling, endless energy kids.  It wasn't actually 100 but it felt like it at times. :) We celebrated Cody's third birthday.  Hanging with 3 year old kids will quickly put things into perspective for you -this mean, what is most important - uhhhh, Pony Rides, Bouncy Houses, birthday cake, food and of course KONA ICE.

Also, besides partying with the future CEO, CFO, COO of our generation, my awesome father-in-law (Eugene) and incredible brother-in-law (Eric) surprised us with a visit.  It was great seeing and hanging out with them for the weekend.

I also want to thank the following little rock stars; Cody, Kal-el (who wouldn't share his pink cupcake{s} with me), Charlotte May Mero (the ultimate kids ring leader), Chance, Lourali, Livi, Sophia, KJ, Julian (who has the coolest hair), Charolette, Ryleigh, Maggie and Harper.  Your lively, energized spirits allowed me and my family to forget about cancer for a day and I thank you for that.  You re-energized my spirit; you reminded me of why I'm fighting to crush this disease; you reminded me of the love that fills my home, on a daily basis; and how much fun my family and friends are.

Great job Steph, as it relates to organizing this awesome event.  Can't wait for Cody to turn 4.

We survived having no Play-doh on couches and no cake icing on the floors.  WHEW!!!

Well, my 13th treatment session was completed today and I feel great!  But, what was even better than me completing my 13th session was seeing my friend, Howard (Gail's Husband) outside in the lobby area waiting to see me.  What an awesome surprise.   For those that don't now, Howard and Gail's son (Michael) has played in my Halftime Sports program and Jr. Eagles programs for years and we have developed a beautiful friendship.  Just so you know, it's not the "hormones" typing this post (lol), but I was so excited and surprised to see him.  We chatted for awhile, hugged each other, loved on each other and then the big surprise....Howard presented me with a bottle of Jim Beam to have during my Celebration Party....what a great surprise!!! Please do not think I'm an alcoholic because I'm not, but I do enjoy a good whiskey/bourbon every now and then.  And, since my diagnosis, I have not been able to enjoy a good glass of bourbon, but you better believe I will......real soon.

13 treatments down and only 15 more on the slate.  Let's GO!!!!  Thank you for reading.  Love you!

Many times, the answers to your prayers will not look as we imagine they would.  Always remember that GOD knows what you need more than you do, and beyond that.  He knows How you need it.  My Brother In Law (Ricky) sent this to me this morning.  Love it

Treatments have been going very well.....I'm suppose to start feeling the side effects, but so far, I still feel stronger than ever, and simply don't feel sick (knock on wood).  Still putting in 50-60 hours of work each week, loving on my wife/kids/friends every minute of the day and rocking my treatments.  However, I'm a little nervous about September 20th and 27th as those will be the challenging days as those are the SEEDS treatment days.  No radiation on those particular days, just implant of seeds into the prostate (BTW: I will be in la la land - in a deep sleep - thank goodness); and the seeds emit radiation and crush any cancer cells on my left side of the prostate.  It's a four hour procedure, so I'm not sure if I will be able to communicate with clarity on those days, but will attempt to do so.  If you see a bunch of mnfkdjfkdfeekrnwknkdddfdlloikdew,@)#5kmdn, that means my mind is still a little foggy.  Well, have to go for now, lots of City of Milton Winter Recreation Basketball League stuff, U.S. Basketball Games literature and Hoops 4 The Cure Classic (High school exposure event) work needs to be attended to for now.   Love you and thank you for reading my crazy blog.  Make today a GREAT day!

There are days when I'm exhausted but realize that there are many other people out there who are experiencing worse situations than me.  Thus, when I'm tired and workout, I take that extra step for our brothers who can't take that extra step; I push through that extra set of push ups for our friends who can't; I'm putting in the work for all of our folks that can't because we are ONE!

When I'm tired, I continue to walk because I walk for my new friend John, who finished his treatments and prays everything is all good.

When my spirits are low, I rejuvenate my spirit for Allen, who had his prostate removed but the cancer came back.

I will beat cancer because of the millions of people who have been diagnosed with this crap, but need their spirits lifted and need a voice to help. 

I normally feel good at the beginning of the week, but as the week trends, I become a little weaker, but stronger in spirit because my Prayer Warriors won't allow me to succumb to the radiation side effects. WE stay strong because we have to!!!  There is no option!  I feel your angels with me, I feel your thoughts and prayers with me, I feel loved....how can cancer defeat us????  It can't!

Every text message, get well card, awesome email, beautiful gift, loving hug & cherished prayer crushes the cancer cells, one by one (daily/hourly).  Cancer is on the run....thanks to you!  These wonderful blessings couldn't occur without you, thus I thank, cherish, appreciate and love you!

As I have mentioned, We have the best Oncology Team in the world.  Cara, QB for the Oncology Team, created a Play of the Week audio for us.  Please listen....it is simply awesome!

So, sometimes I forget I have cancer.  I wake up, watch my cartoons, then GMA, eat and head to the gym - where my trainer kicks my butt and then I start my work day.  Well, the radiation part of my treatments alerted me on Friday that it was time to slow down and rest.  My body was tired and there was nothing I could do to get "fired" up and create some energy.  I continued to work in the office, but my body was telling me, "hey dummy, go turn on the Flintstones and lay down."  Well, I finally did so.  And then, my angels came to work for me.

I received a delicious Editable Arrangements fruit basket inside of a basketball bowl from Ashley, Lindsey, Erin, Z, Molly, Hazel, Serena, Benna, Courtney, Allison, Saf, Lynn, Laura, Val and Blair with a card saying, " Coach Kim, good luck on your journey to kicking cancers butt!  We will be here every step of the way to support you!  Anyone can defeat this, it's you! We can't wait to kick your butt on November 12!"

You see, these are my former Emory players who still have love for Coach Kim, although I'm at Oglethorpe.  But, they are so crazy if they think they will kick our butts on the court.  Love them but November 12th is going to be a beat down for them.

Then, I receive a package from the Reilly family with a gift card for Elisa and I and a wonderful "You Got This" book and card.  By the time evening rolled around, I had energy and was able to get some more work in.  

Saturday, I was able to see my Oglethorpe Girls at our Elite Camp, and went into full force coaching mode, although Alex (Head Coach) had me simply evaluating, I couldn't help myself, so I started coaching the young players in attendance, jumping around, teaching, shooting air balls and more.  Then, my body said,"What the heck are you doing?"  And made me start coaching from a chair :(
All in all, it was a good day but my body was so tired, thus I left camp a little early went home and simply rested all night.  However, we did receive a beautiful card and "Warrior" bag with lots of kicking cancer butt stuff from our niece, Arielle and her fiance (John).

Dear Cancer,
I know you're feeling kind of low right now as you have lost some of your cellmates over the past week due to my Oncology friends and GOD!  Coming into this, you didn't expect a battle as you are undefeated vs. the Coleman family.  You visciously took my mother (Iris), brother (Wylie), sister (Jackie), Uncle (Howard), Nephew (Tyrone), and grandmother (Gertrude); so I understand your unwavering confidence.  In sports terms, you're 6-0.

Well, what you didn't know was I have been preparing for you my entire life.  Your reign over the Coleman family ends now!  You thought this was going to be a Mike Tyson fight from the 80's (a quick shot to the gut and down goes your opponent).  NOPE!  Ain't happening here!

Let me say this with clarity and conviction, Cancer Be Gone!  Your days of bullying the Coleman's are over.  You are not wanted here, thus you better enjoy the cozy confines of my prostate for a just a little while longer, as you will have to take up a new residence soon.  Get use to seeing my new friends, "Mr. Radiation and Mr. SEEDS," as they are there to kick your butt and provide you with an eviction notice.  GOD has claimed this victory over you!  We will celebrate your eviction with a new tattoo on my left tricep, some butter pecan ice cream, a fried crustwich (from CRUST), and a nice glass of some good old fashion Kentucky Bourbon (not necessarily in that order, well, what the heck, maybe in that order).  Hey Cancer, "see ya and wouldn't want to be ya."

Good Morning My Friends,
Another tough sleeping night, part of the side effects of having this crap, but a great morning workout with my trainer, Katie, who crushed my legs and shoulders.  Not going to let the "so called" side effects of me losing body mass, and gaining weight - happen!  Not going to happen here cancer - NOPE!

Doctor McCord states that the treatments will get tougher and the side effects will become more prevalent.  He really doesn't know his patient.  When the treatments ratchet up, so does my "will."  When the side effects try to kick in so does my strong spirit.  Cancer, I guess you forgot who you are dealing with; this is not your normal, feel sorry for yourself, "why me" type of guy.  All of your craziness, and attempts to get me down won't work!!!  I'm fighting for my wife, children, family, friends, and all of the families who have to deal with cancer.  It's not about me, it's about crushing this disease and giving hope to others who are dealing with a lot worse than me.  I'm truly blessed - I have a beautiful, rock solid wife, awesome kids and family, undying support from friends, two incredible companies, a home, food in the refrigerator, an awesome fantasy football team, Marcus Mariota as my Titans QB, love from current and past collegiate players, Rocky (our dog with two torn ACL's) shows me love daily, and of course GOD!  #WEGOTTHIS

Love to my childhood friend, Stacie, who was recently diagnosed with a rare bone cancer......WEGOTTHIS Stacie

​Let's all go have a Great Day!  Much love

Today's treatment went very well and I feel strong and good!

Had a good weekend with family and friends, and got lots of needed rest.  The radiation slowed me down a little bit but nothing to be concerned with.  Let's Go Get It!  Picture of Cody showing me some love.  Thank you for the awesome, positive text messages over the weekend.  Much needed and appreciated. Thanks to Karly and Steph for brightening my day after today's treatment.