THE FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT!!!!!

I can't believe that my last treatment is Tuesday! Wow, what a journey it's been! I start back to work on June 10th. My last treatment was not too bad. I had about four days that I felt I was in a haze and experienced fatigue. Every treatment brings back the neuropathy in my hands and feet, (it never goes away completely) indigestion problems, hair loss, and fatigue. Boy, am I looking forward to getting my taste buds back!!!!
Yesterday I had the opportunity to visit one of my boys who lives in Portland. He had not seen me since last December before I started chemo. He just laughed when he saw my "moon face" caused by steroids. I hope that goes away soon. As I look back at the past 7 months I see the Lord's blessings. I know that He helps us and will use us at His witnesses of what He can do at the end of our trials. I'm so grateful that He blessed me with such a good husband. His love and support during this time has been so precious!! My family has been so supportive. I especially have appreciated all the phone calls with my daughter Jessy. She has kept me going with her funny stories of the grandkids and her love and encouragement. Friends have never cease to call, send emails or visit. I've been humbled by their continuing kindnessess.
I feel that I have grown in patience. I think that's was a byproduct of going through cancer treatment. I definitely have empathy for others that struggle. I don't think I'll ever forget all those days that I struggled to even get dressed, or walk. I had many "one foot in front of the other" days. I will remember the patients I met in the infusion room. Each one with their own story but basically the same physical struggles that I went through. We were in a league of our own. I hope and pray that I'm healed and can put this behind me except for the lessons I've learned that I could not have learned any other way. May the Lord use me to bless others like I've been blessed.