Life

On Tuesday, February 24th, I will be going in for my last chemo treatment. The results from the last CT scan show that the treatments continue to work, at this time it is undetermined to what extent, but there is definitely progress, which I’m extremely happy to report. In approximately 3-4 weeks, after the last treatment, I will be undergoing a series of tests and scans to determine what will come next, depending on the results from the tests, my doctors are very optimistic as I. The results from my blood work have always been right on target, my immune systems couldn’t be better. I will continue to take good care of myself physically, emotionally and mentally to prepare my body for whatever might come next, as far as treatment. I’m staying very positive and that helps tremendously (most of the time) particularly when coping with some of the side-effects.

I can honestly say that life has a completely new meaning for me. If someone had told me that I would be going through these circumstances 6 months ago, my reaction would have been of FEAR. The strength and courage that I have gained through this ordeal have been unbelievable. I know that whatever the outcome, I am more alive now than I had ever been. I can definitely say that I started living the day I thought I was dying. I’m passionate about living each and every day of my life. Sharing moments with the people that I love are such incredible gifts for which I’m extremely grateful. Whether I’m riding on the back of Ron’s bike enjoying the view and our time together, baking cookies with the kids as we joke and have fun with eachother or having a heart-to-heart conversation with one of sisters (for which there is never enough time), these are all moments that I live with a passion I never knew before. The sky seems bluer, music sounds better, the moon is bigger – I had never before noticed how the snow up on the mountains can glow just as daylight is breaking...

No moments are ever wasted, and the word “regret” is not part of my vocabulary anymore.