Cheers!

In less than a week, I will have completed my last and final chemo, yay!  I'm more than excited at the prospect of returning to my 'normal' self, (whatever that may be!).  Although my journey is far from over, the most difficult part, chemotherapy, will be behind me.  I'm most looking forward to my mind clearing and all that comes with that.  Being able to multi-task once more, increased concentration & energy, the return of my short, (and long-term), memory, but most of all, I look forward to the ability to once again do more for my friends & family, instead of  them doing things for me...

It's been extremely difficult being the patient in so many ways, one of which is having my friends and family dote on me.  I thank all my Angels for taking care of me during this most challenging time in my life.  From the food (yum!), the flowers, the lunches, chemo cocktails, understanding my memory sucks! (I'm so sorry if I forgot something important to you...haven't been there for you as I would have in the past, I have had a lot on my mind...), the words of encouragement, the chauffeuring, and in general, just being there, and understanding, putting me at the forefront of your thoughts.  I am so lucky and thankful that I have so many wonderful people in my life that have often stopped what they're doing to be there for me.  Wow!  I'm so often left without words.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I'm thinking that it will take 3+ weeks post chemo for me to BEGIN to resemble the shadow of my former self.  I will then have 3 weeks from that point to the start of radiation where I will be able to be more myself again, and forget about being a patient.  Then onwards to the next phase of my journey.

I will take my successes, and celebrate the end of each part of my journey.  It's a long one.

Cheers!
Jill xo