Done and done!!!

I haven't written anything in my blog for a while because we have been so busy! I'll explain later.

The big news is that chemo #11 and #12 are over. Just finished 12 today and turned my pump in. Such a good feeling. I'm doing well. The neuropathy in my feet, legs, and fingers is challenging and seems worse with each treatment. But, I'm told it will slowly go away...something wonderful to look forward to. My hair is growing and is so curly. It's exactly what I hoped for, but now that I have it I'm not sure what to do with it. It's still too short to do much, but people tell me it looks great. I'm sure compared to being bald it is a big improvement.

Initially it was quite emotional to think that my chemo was over. Suddenly I'm left alone to wait and see if the cancer returns. It's a little bit scary after the security of knowing I was doing something to fight it. I will be having close surveillance with CT scans every 3 to 4 months. The first one will be in 2 weeks. I'll see my oncologist every 2 months and my surgeon has me also on his follow-up list. So I'm in good hands.

I must give a big hooray to the nurses and staff at the South Jordan Huntsman Infusion Center. I couldn't have been better cared for or more loved anywhere else. We all hugged, and I cried saying goodbye to these amazing nurses. I'll be stopping in to see them for sure when I have my oncology appointments. They are special people in my life.

Now for the whirlwind that we've been dealing with. We listed our house and had 2 offers 3 days later - one an all cash offer that we accepted. Final settlement on the house is October 9th. We have been so busy purging and packing, but it looks like we'll make the deadline, thanks to lots of help from our family. We will be house sitting for some dear friends who are away a lot with his work. It is a win win for us both, and we're very grateful to them for their generosity. Most of our belongings are stored in PODS and a couple of storage units. They have barely begun construction on our new house. It's not expected to be completed until April (not sure why it will take so long). Anyway, we are excited to have this move completed and watch our new house grow.

Your prayers and messages of support have sustained me, and I thank you for taking the time to send them. I'm so grateful I didn't have to do this journey alone. Most of all I am grateful for the loving and constant support of my Heavenly Father and His Son. They have carried me through the hardest parts, and planted hope and faith in my heart. I will continue to place my life in their hands - it's the best place to be.