It’s been a LONG 4 1/2 months of chemo.
But here I am, the night before my last chemo. I can’t believe it will be over tomorrow (well not really, but at least the infusion part of it).
4 1/2 months ago we prepared for the worst – my full time care with Tom working from home and a friend here the day he was up in Seattle working. Fortunately, it was not as bad as we had prepared for. There were some very hard days, but there were also some good days. It’s the very end of chemo and today, I was able to be a normal mom, taking our 6 year old to the Dr. for her allergies and going to school play auditions for our 2 oldest kids. I am so thankful my body handled the chemo as well as it did!!
I’ll be honest, I have mixed feelings about tomorrow being my last chemo. Don’t get me wrong. I’m very glad it will be over. I just really want it to be my last one, forever. I don’t ever want to walk back in the infusion center again in my entire life, for me or for anyone else I know.
It’s not a horrible place. The nurses and people that work there are wonderful and I have loved getting to know them. They are very friendly and kind. They know us by name and greet us with a smile each week. I’d love to run into them when we are out and about. But never want to see them at the Infusion Center again. 🙂 I look forward to saying goodbye tomorrow and taking them some yummy blueberry scones as a “Thank You” for taking such good care of me these past 4 1/2 months.
We have been focusing so much on chemo and managing the side effects that come and go each week. It seems strange to be coming to an end of that.
I have a few “Horray I’m doing with chemo” things planned this week, and hopefully I’ll be feeing good enough to enjoy them. More on that later . . .
I had a rough start to the week – total exhaustion and discouragement. I was too weak to go to Bible Study on Thursday. Tom stayed home with me on Friday morning and just sat next to me on the bed for a few hours and that helped a lot. On Friday, we had a fun family night full of laughter, spoons, and trivia. The rest of the weekend was relaxing as none of us really wanted to do much. I had some dizziness again on Sunday and a little on Monday. I will be glad when that is over!
Today I was able to do a few normal mom things – take our youngest to the Dr., pick up our middle daughter from school play auditions, etc. It was nice. 🙂
As you pray for our family will you pray for:
- My last chemo to be uneventful.
- Energy for me as we travel this weekend for a Sport Stacking Competition the girls are in. Tom is headed out early to visit a few of his restaurants and the girls and I will be taking the train to join him on Friday. Friday needs to not be a high fatigue day or the train trip might be tough.
- Wisdom for us as we meet with the breast surgeon on March 7th to find out details about surgery.
- A PET scan should be happening the week of the 21st and we will get the results at my Dr. appointment on Friday the 25tth. This is when we will find out how well the chemo worked and if there is any cancer left in my body right now.
If there is something specific I can pray for you, please email me and let me know!
So much to be thankful for . . .
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Hooray!! This is your last chemo and even though the prognosis is that you might have more that’s all according to the best guesses of man. Chemo is the worst and so I pray you will recover from the side effects quickly and enjoy some normal time before the next phase. I’m glad I was done with radiation the same week as you are going to be done with chemo it gives us one more connection ❣ praying for you all Your port sister
Yay for us both being done (or at least done in a few hours for me!) Thank you for all the messages of encouragement the past 4 months. It was so nice to chat with someone who just went through what I was going through. 🙂 Praying for you too!
Sweet Jennifer, I’m so happy you’ve made it through the first leg of this race. Proud of your courage and dedication to your blog, even at times when you don’t feel well. It was nice that you had a normal mom day today. I’m sure the children were over-joyed. Will continue to hold you in prayer for traveling this weekend and wisdom for your appointment on the 7th. God works in mysterious ways, but I do know His hand is on you every minute of every day. Sweet dreams, and I’m sure the nurses will love your blueberry treats. God bless. Much love!
Thanks Nancy. 🙂
Praise God your last one. I have been praying for you and many other friends who are battling this satanic thing called cancer. My heart and my love to you. Stay strong my love. God has this
Thanks for praying with us Emily. 🙂
Praying for you tonight and especially tomorrow. “Everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.” I John 5:4-5. As I have been praying for you this verse came up–you are an overcomer because of your faith. I know that disease is a mar on God’s creation–remember we overcome the world . He is with you. We love you.
Thanks Aunt Patti. Love you too! 🙂
Yay!!!! Tomorrow we will celebrate. You looked great tonight. Caroline wanted to know how fast hair grows back because yours looked so good. When I told her it was a wig she was in shock…..she said she had no clue. We will pray for your upcoming scans and appointments.
Haha! I love it. I had someone a few weeks ago compliment me on my new hair style too. So funny! 🙂
You made it!!! I’m so VERY relieved for you, dear Jennifer. I will continue praying for your body to rid itself of all the cancer. You’ve made it through the first major hurdle of cancer treatment…and you’re not the same person who started it…Your’re stronger in spirit and faith, and that’s a beautiful thing! God’s blessings tomorrow as you finish up. xo
Yay!! Back to workout in a few weeks now, right? 🙂
I feel a sigh of relief for you! What a hill to climb but you did it with the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior and a lot of people who love and care for you and your family. I’m so glad this part is now behind you. Continuing to pray for you and your family as you walk this path, always remember you are not alone in this fight.
Proverbs 3:5-6
So thankful I’m not alone, ever! 🙂
Yippee ! You did it ! So happy that the chemo is over for you. Prayers for your next step. We pray for you and your family everyday. You are one strong lady. God Bless.
Thanks Pat! I look forward to a month of as normal life as possible!!
Jennifer,Praise God that this part of the your treatment is over today. We love reading your weekly posts and praying for you and your family. We have also been praying for the doctors and nurses that they will see Christ in you. You and Tom have been a blessing to us thru your struggles, and the peace throughout your treatments. I am so glad you are sharing your experiences with us. I remember your Mom and Grandmother and the peace they experienced throughout their illness. You and Tom are truly showing the World that God is there and there is peace in every situation in Life. Thank you! May God continue to pray for you and your family. I’d love to call and talk to you, but don’t know when a good time is to call. Maybe I’ll try next week when the girls are in school. Love you If there are typo’s sorry. our computer keyboard jumps all over the place. I’ve tried writing this four times. Love you
Well, glad the comment finally worked! 🙂 Love you Aunt Carol.
I meant we will continue to pray for you in every situation