Friday, July 11, 2008

Bittersweet Symphony


There was nothing but blue sky appearing in the skylight above me today, as I reclined back into the blue chair in the chemo room. The cherry tree outside, now adorned with it's summer plumage, had mirrored my own seasons in this chair. I wasn't sure how I was going to feel today, sitting in that chair for the last time, closing this chapter. As thrilled as I am to be finished, chemotherapy has pushed me to my physical and emotional limits, there is a part of me that is sad and frightened to be moving on to the next step.
It is amazing how we as humans, become so easily attached to one another and are able to adapt and normalize an amazing spectrum of circumstances. Six months ago, I walked into that hospital terrified and today I'm crying because I have to leave. The care I recieved was amazing, my nurses and doctor were compassionate, warm and genuinely caring people. I feel amazingly blessed to have crossed paths with them, regardless of the circumstances bringing us together. Now I must look forward to my next challenge. Radiation will begin on August 18th and continue for 6 weeks. I'm ready.
But first, VACATION. Our bags are packed and we're ready to go. We're leaving tonight, hitting the open road and we are suspeding our reality for five weeks leaving our stress, our tears and worries behind us. I'll keep you all updated as we go.
Thank you so much to everyone who sends me constant love. I would not have made it this far without you.
Until then, this is my wisdom, my joy and my journey.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jenn,
I am so happy that you are doing well! Have a great trip, you deserve an escape! You are still in my prayers.
Jenn G.

Anonymous said...

Have a safe trip home. your Island friends are looking forward to seeing you.

Anonymous said...

George and Maggie
Have a safe trip home your Island friends are looking forward to seeing you.

Dating said...

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy your vacation!!!!!!!
Hugs!
Tracy

trailerpark butterfly said...

Wishing you all the love, light and inspiring possibilities to you and your family as you enter into the next realm of treatment. Know that our thoughts travel and transcend what is here and now. Know that I am thinking of you often and look forward to seeing you again in September and waiting to hear how PEI churned...
lots of love... ann marie