And about much bigger issues as well. The importance of family. Im really honored i played the role that i did. But i cant say that it didnt take a lot out of me. And the uncertainty of life. This is the year that archer was born. This is the time we celebrate. This is when we recognize that with loss comes gain. A very personal story from me tonight. Lessons from a lucky life interrupted. Good evening. Im tom brokaw in my home away from home the nbc news studios. Ive reported so many stories from here. Tonight, my story. Its about the most pernicious disease known to medicine, cancer. In one form or another it touches almost every family in this country. I was luckier than most because i have resources that many do not. Still, it was much tougher than i anticipated. It tested me, but it taught me lessons that may help your family. And although it was capable of taking me away from those i hold most dear, in the end it brought us closer. Ive seen a lot of Seasons Change in my time but,
Questions. And about much bigger issues as well. The importance of family. Im really honored i played the role that i did. But i cant say that it didnt take a lot out of me. And the uncertainty of life. This is the year that archer was born. This is the time we celebrate. This is when we recognize that with loss comes gain. A very personal story from me tonight. Lessons from a lucky life interrupted. Good evening. Im tom brokaw in my home away from home the nbc news studios. Ive reported so many stories from here. Tonight, my story. Its about the most pernicious disease known to medicine, cancer. In one form or another it touches almost every family in this country. I was luckier than most because i have resources that many do not. Still, it was much tougher than i anticipated. It tested me, but it taught me lessons that may help your family. And although it was capable of taking me away from those i hold most dear, in the end it brought us closer. Ive seen a lot of Seasons Change in m
Interrupted, i recount what happened next and hope to offer some guidance to other families who face cancer. It brought out the worst and the best amongst your daughters. And it was also the time that we became that much closer. My cancer journey began in summer, in the hot and humid summer of 2013. It had already been a big year, biking in south america, fishing in montana. I was still having the time of my life. At my side, meredith. Weve been together more than half a century. Weve known each other since we were 15. And things have gone extremely well. You once told your sister you married me, in part, because you knew that we would have an interesting life. Yeah. I also told her wed never have any money. And i said and i dont care because i know its going to be a very exciting and interesting life. And it was still interesting. I was 73, a retired anchorman who was still on the job reporting stories from around the world. I went to africa with meredith for the today show. In malawi
Youre watching Market Makers. I am alix steel. Golf fan, buthuge i enjoyed playing the game. You got to sit down with tiger himself. That is pretty cool. And rory mcilroy. He could have a career grand slam. He is only 25 years old. Things inputting perspective. We will have that whole interview in the show. These are the top business stories. Home depot rose today. The biggest retailer in the u. S. Beat estimates. They also raised the fullyear forecast. Consumers are spending more on a renovations. Bhp will spin off into another company. They weresays expecting a buyback for shareholders. There was some disappointment. James shirov has died. At Price Waterhouse coopers. He was also a lead director at goldman sachs. A why is there such disconnect between Housing Starts and homebuilders. Homebuilders of not been this optimistic in years. Brokehows that they ground on 1. 1 million homes in july. That is two thirds of the average between 2003 and 2007. Michael mckee is here to explain why.
As well. The importance of family. Im really honored to play the role i did, but i cant say it didnt take a lot out of me. And the uncertainty of life. This is the year that archer was born. And this is the time we celebrate. This is when we recognize that with loss comes gain. A very personal story from me tonight. Lessons from a lucky life interrupted. Good evening. Im tom brokaw in my home away from home, the nbc news studios. Ive reported so many stories from here. Tonight, my story. Its about the most pernicious disease known to medicine, cancer. In one form or another it touches almost every family in this country. I was luckier than most because i have resources many do not. Still, it was much tougher than i anticipated. It tested me, but taught me lessons that may help your family. And although it was capable of taking me away from those i hold most dear, in the end it brought us closer. Ive seen a lot of Seasons Change in my time. But as i like to say, more sunny days than may