Hello, 2013

Happy New Year!

It's finally 2013. I have been waiting to be able to say that for 6 months.

I am on my way back "up", and it's really weird to think I am not getting knocked back down again. I am still fighting the urge to get everything done before I can't do it. It's all uphill from here!

The neuropathy in my feet is still with me. It's getting slightly better each day, and I am hoping acupuncture will speed up the process.

I spoke with my nurse at the cancer clinic, and have the process started to work with a nutritionist to get my system cleansed and to try and get my body working normally again. This will involve several blood tests to figure out what the chemo has screwed up, and then we use food as our medicine to heal. I am also hoping to get into some kind of exercise routine soon. I am still to fatigued to attempt it now, but it's in the game plan. I am so looking forward to getting my body back to "functional". I have been sick way too long.

I am feeling a wave of gratitude starting to overcome me. I think it's because I am beginning to believe the worst is finally over. I am so thankful for my loving, supportive husband. I couldn't have fought this war without him. I am thankful for my support circle of family and friends who have been so generous with offers of help and prayers. My cancer has brought people out of the woodwork that I didn't even think they knew I existed. It's overwhelming...in a good way.

I think I am going to come out of this battle a softer, more caring person. I want to be able to reach out and help those who have been affected by this disease, just like people did for me.