Tomorrow is chemo six, my last chemo day. It’s hard to believe I began round one of this journey only a few months ago. As I get ready to turn the last page of this chapter, I feel a huge sense of accomplishment. I’ve had my ups and downs, and it hasn’t been easy, but I have gained a wealth of life lessons, and I am still standing tall.
I thought about writing many times this past week, but for one reason or another, I kept putting my writing hold. Then, again, I believe everything happens for reason, so, the question is why couldn’t I let my fingers run through the keyboard? Why wasn't I able to sit down, write and post?
Would you believe me if I told you part of me will miss my chemo sessions? There is something about them which makes me feel immensely loved and cared for. Dr. K, the nurses, my loyal cold-cap companion and the other chemo-patients have become a big part of my healing community, and that will be something very hard to let go of.
Tomorrow is graduation day of this six-round chemo chapter. A phase of my treatment will be over, and I am getting my diploma with style and feeling strong. Despite the nausea, the hair-shedding and the other not-so-stylish side-effects, the upside of chemo has been a new level of strength, outpouring love and companionship, and a clean fertile soil where new life will begin to grow.
So, here’s to the upside of chemo! Here’s to healing communities and chemo support!
I did not choose to walk this walk, but the glass keeps getting fuller, and (once again) my god has this journey given me a lot!
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