I’m so excited right now because I finished the last of my cancer treatments this week. Now, I can begin the next chapter in my life. It’s been quite a while since I’ve written anything. It got to the point where I had difficulty thinking and lacked the energy to write. But that phase is behind me now, never to return again.
Wow, I learned a lot through this experience. I met a lot of very nice people, many of whom
were at the hospital seeking treatment far away from their home and
family. I learned a lot about myself and
the strong bond between physical wellbeing and mental attitude. But the biggest
lesson of all, I think, was the strength that can come from counting your
blessings and how far I had to dig to see those blessings at certain
times. Fortunately I have wonderful
friends and family who helped to point those blessings out when I needed it
most.
My surgeons were skilled, efficient, and kinder than I
expected. That being said, my radiology team was definitely my favorite. I saw them every day for 6 weeks, so
naturally there’s a bit more of a bond there, but it was more than that. This team of folks made it their mission to
be happy and upbeat every single day. No
matter the circumstances, I was always greeted with a smile and positive energy
was flowing generously from each and every person I encountered. After months of feeling rotten physically,
being injected with a few minutes of happy attitude every day for 6 weeks did
as much to heal me as the radiation has done.
So picture me doing the Snoopy dance! I’m ready to create a new life with the
lessons I’ve learned and the extra time I’ve been given.
