That’s right-
I finished the race! My final radiation treatment was completed at 11:58 am Wednesday
August 21st, 2013.
As I lay on
the table one last time, I realized I was completing my treatment as I had
started it 8+ weeks ago; looking up at the cross in the ceiling, flooded with
gratitude that God was there, He was watching over me and that He was healing
and protecting me. What an awesome God; God is so good.
Then as I was
leaving I ran into the massage therapist I had had a God conversation with a
few weeks ago. I had an opportunity to bless her and she blessed me with a
farewell backrub. God is really good.
When I met
with the cancer support nurse as part of the discharge procedure, she mentioned
a number of times how I had really sailed through the treatment- “only God” I
told her; she agreed. She also reminded me why my appetite had increased (I
forgot she had mentioned it 10 weeks earlier). Anyway, she said I use 300-400
calories just being on the table for the radiation treatment and probably 500
or more for the boosts I received this week. No wonder Culver’s had such a
strong pull this summer.
When I told
her I was experiencing more fatigue the last two weeks she reminded me that
fatigue is a cumulative effect of the treatment, but also that my body is
healing- duh, of course. The fatigue should begin to improve in a couple of
weeks. I’m doing
well, glad to have finished the treatments and expecting God’s healing and
strength to continue.
Thanks for caring, praying and supporting me as I walk out this journey.
Keep praying for complete healing, total eradication of the cancer, and
protection from any and all side effects of the treatment.
I’ll probably
be winding down this blog next week and only post information if there’s
something to post.
PT
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