Happy Tears...........

   As Thomas and I headed for our last chemo treatment we tried to be positive. But in the back of our mind we knew there was a possibility that I would have to have two more rounds of chemo. We were prepared for good news and bad news. Luann took my blood and sent it over to the lab, then Debbie came in and informed us that Dr. Olivarez was stuck in traffic in Indy. They were to read by blood count and if all was good we were to start chemo and talk with her when she arrived. Thomas and I looked at each other knowing we had to wait a little longer.
   It became a joyous day at the cancer center. The good news was the CT scan came back showing the lymph nodes had gone down considerable. Some have gone back to the size they were a few years ago and some are back to lying dormant. The chemo did what it was suppose to do. Happy tears flowed down my cheeks. Thomas was elated. Dr. Olivarez was thrilled with the progress. We talked a little more about the future and what to watch for, but for now we kicked cancer's butt.
   Debbie came and helped me back to my chair and she also was excited, I think she even shed a tear or two. The other nurses were thrilled and we all did a little dance.
   As I got settle in my chair I sent a text to Sarah and Sandra at work. By then some of the meds were making me sleepy so I took a nap. Sandra stopped by and woke me up with a big hug and she was all smiles. Sarah had text on her break and was thrilled....You kicked butt Mommy!!
   I told cancer not to mess with me. I was stronger and more powerful than it was. Cancer still sucks. But I can put it on the middle burner now instead of on the front one. Now when I wake up it will become the second or third thing I now think of. Maybe life can get back to normal. Robin one of my other nurses wanted to know what Thomas and I was going to do on the next third Wednesday....Thomas said stay home and enjoy the day.
   Thomas and I have a couple of projects that we had put on hold but now we can proceed with them. I have a few trips planned in the next few months and I'm excited about them. I just have to get through the next three weeks with this chemo. The tired days, the hair falling out and the aches and pains.
   It will be worth it knowing that I--little ole me kicked cancer's butt.......