Done! What a lovely word, uttered at the end of an achievement or task. Done. No more treatments, beyond that pesky little pill I have to take for another four and a half years. But the hard part is DONE! Now I settle into a routine of checkups and just one more scheduled procedure, to get the port out. Hoping to get that done in October then full steam ahead!
Thursday was the last treatment, and it was a lovely day. Took some homemade treats to the staff at the clinic, rang the bell at the end, and then out to lunch with my friend at Half Shell. Had a lovely meal with an adult beverage followed by a relaxing massage Friday morning. I’ve just chilled this weekend, reading and watching TV. Spent a little time by the pool yesterday. Doing my best to just be normal again.
Now that the I am officially a cancer survivor, the plan is to continue focusing on getting healthier. I’m so much stronger now than I was in February when I started back with Pilates, but still have a way to go to fully get back my strength and stamina. Beyond that, I want to improve! Prior to getting sidetracked with cancer, I had made up my mind to focus on my health. While the path has been more circuitous than planned, the plan is still there. Should the economy cooperate, my plan is to retire when I turn 65, and I want to be as healthy as possible by then so I can enjoy my retirement. Adventure awaits!
It’s also time to get back to “new” things that don’t involve cancer treatment. Toward that end, I’ve got a quick trip planned in July, just a couple of hours away but somewhere I’ve never been with a friend I haven’t seen in a long time. Will be on the lookout for future newness, something that preferably doesn’t involve a hurricane, a pandemic, or cancer. Have had all of those experiences I could ever want!
Finally, one last thank you to all my family and friends who have stood by me this past year, to my co-workers who have always had my back and taken care of the hard stuff so I could heal, and to all the many health care providers who have had a hand in my treatment and recovery. A girl could not have a better support group. Thank you, God, for granting me peace throughout this process and for sending all these people into my life.
I am blessed.
That Sassy Age 
Congrats on finishing your treatments and being a cancer survivor now. I think of my many friends and family members who are survivors often and esp when I participate in Relay for Life. I know you are headed for some fun days ahead! Let me know if are headed down toward Tallahassee, but be aware that we are in hurricane season now š! Take care of yourself! Woot ā„ļø
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