Many of you know my story....many don't.
When cancer strikes it effects so many......kind of that ripple thing.
Well my ripple extended here and I want to thank those of you who supported me through my year and a half as a caregiver to my sister.
I hope this is my last cancer post for FOREVER.
But this is a good one. I have shared many bad ones....wanted to share this last one with you.
About a month ago, my sister was invited to a survivor dinner the cancer center she attends puts on each year. They asked her to be the cake cutter.
They told her the date, June 5th...tonight, and it happened to coincide with the last day of her treatments.
She asked mom and I to attend the dinner with her.
She has had chemo, radiation and today was her last herceptin shot. (They have been hell... the one last month took eleven pokes and collapsed veins til they finally got in.) Well as she walked out of the cancer center today she rang the bell for the last time signifying it was over. She was done.
When we walked into the dinner she was greeted and hugged by docs and nurses. She was like a celebrity. I felt so good for her. There were over 200 people in attendance. The event went on and it came time for the cake cutting ceremony.
Her surgeon got up to speak and introduce her. (He was by her side as her three biopsies came back a year ago ....positive, positive, positive. T said he was so ashen looking she felt she had to comfort him...lol)
He said he wanted to introduce everyone to T. A woman who had inspired him. He said he loves his job and meets so many people, but she was one who stood out. He said she had such a positive attitude despite all she has had to endure. He said she had gone through so much but continued to look forward to each new day. He spoke about how he has known our mom for years and how difficult was to discuss all of this with her. He said I want you to meet a special lady......he got choked up and then said...this is T....
she is truly my hero.
Well.....hand me the tissue box right then!!!!!!
She is my hero too.
Afterwards I leaned over and said...can we be done now....I am running out of gift ideas for you.
We laughed.
It was a good night.
Chapter over.
I am closing the book on this one.
Jenna posted on Jun 05, 2008
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secretlife said on Jun 05, 2008....
God bless you all! -
satyr said on Jun 05, 2008....
Praise be!!! -
Fallyn said on Jun 05, 2008....
YAYYYY, that is so very awesome.
i want to be able to handle difficult things with such grace.
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Mamie said on Jun 05, 2008....
I am so happy for all of you! -
mobil said on Jun 05, 2008....
Jenna I think Fallyn used the right word; Grace. We check our humility at the door when we enter any medical facility. About the only thing we get to keep is our Grace, that is if we have any to begin with.It's evident from the love you and your sister share that you both have a good deal of Grace............all my best......and give your Sister a hug from all of us here who have followed this and care about it's outcome. -
Twylarants said on Jun 05, 2008....
She's something, your sister. Grace is definitely the right word...and dignity. It sounds like she made sure she kept her dignity during this terrible time. She certainly is a hero. -
polarheart said on Jun 06, 2008....
That is wonderful, wonderful news!! Thank you Father!! I am filled with gratitude and happiness at this news, Jenna.May your sister, you and the rest of the family continue to be blessed!Much lovePolar -
PAPERBACKWRITER said on Jun 06, 2008....
I ditto Polly :), Godmomsie!
Continue to be blessed!
Godspeed,
joanna
:)
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quietone said on Jun 06, 2008....
How wonderful for you and your sister and whole family. May good blessings continue with your family ~ This is a great book to have closed! :) what an inspiration.
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destinydiva said on Jun 06, 2008....
I am really glad it is over for your sister, and for you and your family too.
She's lucky to have had you by her side throughout :-) xx
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Lucytorial said on Jun 06, 2008....
Just don't throw the book away, great reads, inspiration and love, congrats to your sisters final treatment! I'm so glad it was the same day as this special night!
:-D
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DramaQueen2 said on Jun 06, 2008....
glad it's behind you, my mom went thru cancer of the gallbladder last year, and i'm glad that is in the past.~~duke
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hotaka said on Jun 06, 2008....
Close the book and shelve it. Damn that was one inspiring story. And I think there are at least a couple of people here who could use such an inspiring story. You guys know who you are. Take courage. The battle can be won. -
Jenna said on Jun 06, 2008....
Thank you dear friends for your loving support and for bearing with me through the year. I know there are so many people here who are in pain and fighting battles of some sort. I do know that I am one of the lucky ones. I wish you all well.....thanks for the read!
Love to you!
Jen
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pickersplock said on Jun 06, 2008....
Rock on Jenna! :) -
CreativeWoman said on Jun 06, 2008....
What a wonderful moment to share with your sister. Congratulations to her. That's no small victory. :-)
CW
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RollingC said on Jun 16, 2008....
Wonderful news Jenna....Congratulations and God Bless you and yours.:^)Rc
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