Since this whole process started at the beginning of the year, many acts of service have been conducted on behalf of my family. Words can not express the depth of gratitude I have for the staff in our schools, neighbors, friends and family. Not only locally but around the world. Many people have asked what they can do to help. In the beginning, it was all about prayer and still is. I have seen the Lord's hand in our lives many times over the last several months. Miracles of peace, strength and comfort as well as health. My family really hasn't been sick except for a little bout we had with fevers and flu symptoms but I never got it. Blessing!
As people have asked what they can do to help, I just remind them that if there's not something right now, don't worry. I promise I will call if I need help. This is a full years process and I will need help in different spurts throughout the year. We've had several thoughtful secret deliveries to our house, some with unsigned notes, others just delivered. I have no idea who they're from but know that our family has been blessed and yours will be too as service always brings blessings.
As the school year comes to a close, I want to thank all my kids teachers and staff. They have not only shown love and support in the classroom but in our home as well. Mesa Elementary staff has brought treats into our home each Monday night, for our family night, since this whole process started. It's been cute to see the kids get excited to see what teacher brought treats and ask, "what did they make us?" It's funny for my younger kids to realize teachers don't live at school. They have lives outside of the building as well. I think we should do a cookbook fundraiser for the school next year. We have some good cooks and I'd even be willing to do the typing as I will have plenty of sitting or bed rest days. Just an idea! We've also received some delicious freezer meals from the high school. I know your lives are extrememly busy and I truly appreciate the time you've taken from your schedules to help our family.
I've received many notes and texts of encouragement from neighbors, friends and family. I have felt much love and concern from all of you and know that your kind words help me keep going. I have good days and bad days. I think I've been pretty honest in my writings. If sometimes I seem to be vague in my writing, like when I'm describing current symptoms, it's just because some things are too personal to write for everyone to read, since this is a public blog. But, like I've written before, attitude is everything; but every once in a while, when things get real tough, I need a little cry session. Just for a few minutes. Walks are good too, but do wear me out especially with the hotter days.
I appreciate all the rides that have been provided for my children these past several months. Busy time of life at our house, with six kids at home, all going different directions. I rarely have to call and ask. People have been so good to call and offer for many of their activities. Even just to have kids come and play after school or on Saturday for a few hours. I know my kids have loved it! Getting away from the house for a few hours is always nice.
To my family and friends that live far away, I love you for keeping in touch even from a distance. Suprise phone calls, texts, emails and even packages have arrived over the past several months and always make my day. The thoughtful ideas of what can be done to help our family is incredible. As we all go through our different experiences in life, it helps prepare us to know how to better help each other as diffferent circumstances arise and our family has been the beneficiary of many of these.
In two weeks I have my last chemo treatment. Excited to be at the end of the first phase. I have been blessed to not have been admitted to the hospital or have problems with my mediport getting infected. Blessings of many prayers in my behalf. People have asked, "what's next?" After my last round of chemo, they wait four weeks for my body to heal before we do the double mastectomy. I'm guessing middle to end of July. Then I need to fully heal from that before they start radiation. Again, usually plan four to six weeks to heal. Guessing they'll start radiation at the end of August beginning of September. I have to do radiation every day for 6 1/2 weeks after that. I will try to take a couple days off to take Rachael to college then resume radiation when I come back. The doctor thought that might be possible. Then after that, end of October or November will be the hysterectomy. Wow! 2015 will be a loaded year and one I'll always remember.
To all of you I say, "I love you!" Thank you for all you've done and are doing for my family. I pray my family always remembers the love that's been shown to us and carries it forward, when, like my title states, we See Ya On the Other Side.
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