Day 174 // ‘Re’ Mission Accomplished
The long awaited day with the news we were hoping for - remission. Words cannot explain the flood of emotions.
The long awaited day with the news we were hoping for - remission. Words cannot explain the flood of emotions.
32 oz. of iodine and saline, two needle pokes for an IV contrast, deep breath once, then again as the conveyor moves me through the scan.
Saving hair...saving dignity...saving sanity...
But did it save me?
Sure, we've all heard of Charlie's Angels - the captivating crime-fighting trio who were masters of disguise, espionage and martial arts with a boss they had never seen.
No one ever said that moving forward would be easy.
Tuesday night, 9PM -
Gia: "Mommy, I just want your chemo to be over."
Me: "Me too, baby...me too..."
'Twas the night before chemo, when all through the house,
None of our dogs were stirring, maybe if they saw a mouse.
Two weeks from today my post-chemo CT scan is scheduled. While the results will not be immediate, we will know within days if the past five months of treatment was a success.
So no one ever told me there would be a sequel to this journey...until yesterday.
Reflecting on obstacles and learning to be grateful for them.