It's 8:54 p.m on Tuesday evening. I just let loaner dog out for the last time tonight and am watching Jon & Kate Plus 8 as I wait to take a bunch of pills (steroids, cumidin, and a sleeping pill) before going to bed. At 8:54 a.m. tomorrow, I will probably be on my way to the hospital for my FINAL chemo treatment ever?!? There are no words to express the anticipation, dread, excitement, fear, happiness, and whole host of other emotions that I feel tonight on the eve of my final eight to ten hours treatment for the flippin' cancer that has both taken away and given me so much.
I want each and everyone of you who has written, called, commented on this blog, sent me a Facebook message, written my parents, cooked me a meal (let alone a vegan one!), given me a generous cancer gift (from autographed get well wishes from Glenn Close to pretty pajamas to life-changing books to massage gift certificates and on and on), etc. to know that the ways in which you've supported me over the past six+ months has made all the difference in my outlook and is one of the main reasons that I am and will remain cancer-free. It is true that our friends are the family that we choose for ourselves and, as I have said before but will say again, I have chosen well. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything. I hope that I am able to repay each one of you for your generosity someday but if not, please know this: I promise I will spend the rest of my days crusading against this awful disease, particularly raising money to find a good diagnostic test for and building awareness about ovarian cancer or "the disease that whispers" as it is known in cancer circles.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Time to go pop those pills...for the last time!
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So much love for you Jennie!! Kick butt tomorrow!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
love you. lots.
ReplyDeleteSo happy that you are nearing the end of this journey! You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou have already repaid me - and I know all your friends. This was our opportunity to repay you.
ReplyDeleteI miss you and am so happy today is the last day. I can't wait to come visit very soon.
Love,
Shannon
three cheers for the last of the three final rounds! T looking forward to celebrating by taking you out on the town this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWords can't express how happy I am that you've had your last chemo EVER. You were a cancer survivor the day you were diagnosed. Thank YOU for all I've learned from you these past 6 months about friends, family, grit, attitude, dogs and many other things.
ReplyDeleteLove you tons,
michelle
Think how far you've come and how much you've accomplished this summer...you've kicked cancer's ass! I hope today's ass-kicking was a great success! And you've done this, all the while keeping your social calendar full, getting (ok, borrowing) a new dog, re-decorating your friends' homes, throwing showers and parties, getting your power walks in, keeping a regular blog, and I'm sure I'm leaving other things out! You are simply an amazing person that we all are blessed to have in our lives!!! I can't wait to toast to your achievement!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ali
So glad that you can close this chapter of your life FOREVER! We have all learned a lot through this and are so fortunate to have you as a friend. Now it's time to start training for that Tri! xoxoxo, Jori
ReplyDeleteJennie, congrats on FINALLY finishing up w/chemo. You were a trooper through and through! I wish all of our patients could have your outlook,attitude, and courage. Looking forward to celebrating w/you tommorrow!
ReplyDeletexoxo- Thuy (aka Twee, lol)
The greatest gift has been in sharing your inspired survival with all of us.
ReplyDeleteYour family and friends are more than repaid by that, and your energetic presence in our lives.
All our love,
Uncle Chris & Gail
Yay for Jennie!! As always an inspiration, tackling a tough situation with complete calculation -- and staring it in the face with that "Quit while you're ahead buddy"-look. If only we could package that determination and give it to others.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on finishing up treatment! I just stumbled on your blog and I love the way you write, as well as the name of your blog. Don't forget you're also giving props to Chelsea Handler with her book Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with everything!!
Kelly
www.chemopalooza.com