I had no immune system to fight it.
Chemo had wiped that out, which made it really, really tough, he said.
For me, cancer was nothing compared to the Covid.

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I couldnt understand how youd fight it.
So I fought by surrendering, which is not the same as giving up, he added.
What I really felt at the time was love.

Love was certainly magnified for me during this time.
Not only from the people around me, but also the love in my own heart for them.
So what I did was more like giving in to love, you know?
I didnt want to be on it, and the doctors didnt necessarily want that.
But Sue was adamant.
As Season ofThe Old Manbegins, Bridges says the tumor has shrunk to the size of a marble.
Im so blessed to have this cast, he said, adding, to talk to and jam with.
To get back to doing what invigorates you it feels great, man.