Book: It's Me Again, Lord by Jack Teeter

categories: Book, Cancer Survivor, Peg Tube Living, Medtronic Neurostimulator, Radiation Therapy, Inspirational Christian Fiction

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Jack Teeter

about this book: "I want to tell my story in a way that celebrates life." That's how this author describes his latest work – It's Me Again, Lord. Jack is a long-term throat cancer survivor. Every day of life is a blessing, but there have been stumbling blocks along the way.

A few years back he had a Medtronic neurostimulator implanted to control debilitating pain in his head, neck and shoulder. "I was home-bound and bedridden for a long time, costing me my career as a computer consultant," Teeter said, "the neurostimulator literally gave me back my life."

More recently, residual radiation nerve damage caused all foods and liquids to aspirate directly into his lungs. "I now take all of my nourishment through a PEG tube in my stomach," he said, "man, I miss tacos!"

But rather than give up, Teeter decided to write a book. It's not about his health problems. The book tells the story of Sonny Jacobs, a songwriter who has his music stolen. Joel Reed, the artist who stole his songs, is now 'off the charts' as a Christian Country singer. Despite the trials of pain management and the loss of his ability to eat or drink, Sonny and his dazzling wife Jenny still manage to get Sonny's music back!

Jack Teeter lives in Brighton, IL, with his wife Karen. "We're very proud of this work," Karen said, "and we hope it's an inspiration to cancer survivors everywhere."