On Monday morning I woke up in a GREAT mood…..I’m DONE with cancer treatments! What a strange but wonderful feeling! The weekend my radiation burns were super itchy and rather painful. But, my Monday….it had subsided somewhat. I was alone in the house as the “boys” were at work and our daughter had left the day before for a week of camp. I relished the silence…..no TV, no music…..just me and my thoughts as I cleaned. I realized by about lunchtime that I was sighing an awful lot…..immense sighs of relief!
I’ve officially ditched the wig and wow…that felt great! I’m now sporting a very short and sassy “do.” I couldn’t help but smile today when the desk person where I get my PT complimented me on my new “haircut.” I just thanked him and didn’t bother explaining it was actually just the return of my own hair. And, it was nice to be seen as a “normal” person, not a cancer patient!!
Life just seems that much sweeter right now and I really hope I never lose this perspective. Sure….I knew before this battle how blessed I am and how precious life is, but honestly, never at this deep of a level. So now my life will be all sunshine and butterflies and nothing will ever bother me again!! And if you believe that, I’ve got some ocean front property in
We see the oncologist on July 9 and I’m hoping to hear I’m “NED.” No, I’m not changing my name….that stands for “No Evidence of Disease.” (I’d never heard that before this.) It’s what every cancer patient longs to hear and unfortunately, not everyone does.
Prayers of thanksgiving that radiation went well and that we are done! (we hope!) Also, I'd appreciate prayers for peace. I said to Dave I feel like the physical battle is over but the emotional one could be lurking around the corner. Is that headache ONLY a headache, or a symptom of something else? Should I be concerned with that shooting pain in my side? It can be a little unnerving!But, for the most part, it’s been a boring and beautiful week…..grocery shopping, cleaning, meeting friends and celebrating life! “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!” Have a joy-filled day!
In His Strength,
Cindy and the VK's
2 comments:
Well, your July 9 dr. appt. falls on my birthday, Cindy, so you know I will be remembering to pray! :) Continuing to lift you up (and missing seeing you around school!). Love- julie
Cindy:
I love the sassy new hair! It has been such a priviledge to pray for all of you, and those prayers will continue. We are all hoping on July 9 you will hear NED. Your faith in God, your sense of humor throughout this road you have traveled, have been a real blessing to me.
With my continued thoughts and prayers, and hugs.
Kathy
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