Happy Friday!

I ended up having my last chemo treatment yesterday (due to scheduling issues at the clinic) and it went well. Pat and I celebrated last night with gifts from the chemo nurses (yummy chocolate cake and sparkling grape juice) while I wore my 'Not Dead Yet' headband (see photo). 😁

I will have my usual post-chemo symptoms for the next few weeks and then some of the symptoms may start to resolve over the next several months. During that time, if you ask me 'Are you feeling better?' The answer will probably be "In some ways."

I am forever changed. I may feel more like 'myself' in some ways, but it will be more of a 'moving through' versus a 'moving on.'

I can't thank you all enough for your encouragement and support over these last 6 months. Hopefully, the worst physical part is behind me, but I have a feeling the toughest mental challenges may lie ahead. If you'd like a glimpse behind the cancer-curtain, see this article, which is spot on in addressing what this process has been like for me: dear-future-cancer-patient, elephantsandtea

In peace and love, 

Mel