One thing that has been really important to me through all this is to try to keep things as “normal” as possible. When your life gets turned upside down, normal and even mundane activities can become a real comfort. I hate to miss out on things I normally enjoy. One thing I LOVE to do is travel! Years ago, and long before the movie, my family christened me “Happy Feet” because I’m always looking forward to my next vacation or a new place to visit. When I was diagnosed, I thought it would be a while until I could take a trip and that was depressing to me. I had a tentative trip planned with girlfriends to Florida for this February and was sad I would now miss it. I thought “Hopefully, next year.” However, God is good and details fell into place for me to still go and it would be during my “good” week. When I asked the Dr. if I could go she replied “Cindy, I don’t think you ‘can’ go, I think you SHOULD go!” She then proceeded to write me a “prescription” for a trip to Florida! How could Dave argue with that? I was a little worried, thinking what if something happens and I’m far from home? I’m happy to report that I’m now home from my trip to Florida and we had a GREAT time! It was so wonderful to be there and not have to think about treatments, Dr. appointments and what happens next. We enjoyed sunny weather in the high 70’s, walking the beach, shopping, reading by the pool, eating at great restaurants, laughing (a LOT!) and celebrating the gift of friendship and being alive! It was so nice to take a “vacation” from cancer and I think it was probably good for the family, too! I just felt “normal!” (Well, as “normal” as I get!!)
My next chemo is this Thursday, February 21 and my LAST one! YEAH!! The surgeon appointment went well and surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, March 25. I’m asking for prayers that this last treatment goes well. It took me a good week to really bounce back from the last one. I was tired and cranky! Also, praise for the great trip…it really was good for me emotionally. Please continue to pray for all of us as we continue to figure out “living” with cancer.
In the condo we stayed at in Florida, there was a magnet on the fridge with Isaiah 40:31, which as I mentioned in an earlier posting, is my favorite verse. As I re-read those words I know by heart, He gently reminded me that He WILL renew our strength just when we need it. I love how God speaks to us, even with a refrigerator magnet!
In His Strength,
Cindy and the VK’s
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