For the last twenty years, I've watched my two young children grow into beautiful and talented young women. Now, with an 'empty nest' and a full-time schedule, I look towards the future for what it has in store for me.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
It has been a tough month but I think I am back on track now. Four years ago, I heard the words that changed my life forever: you have cancer. I had ovarian cancer which is still a cancer that kills most of its victims. I had two kids that need a mom though, so I had no choice but to survive. I had surgery followed by intensive chemo and radiation together followed by two seperate courses of chemo and a final round of radiation. I got very sick and one day after being sick for what felt like the millionith time, I was so weak I couldnt even stand anymore and sank to the floor. That is when I decided I would not lay there and die. This THING that had invaded my body would not take my life. Now, I am cancer free but still find myself fighting this fight. There are days I am still so tired that my entire body aches and I feel like I can sleep for weeks. My blood counts keep falling and I have to have blood transfusions or antibiotics. This past month this has gotten out of control. I have been in the hospital for a couple of times for iv antibiotics and have been told to stay home for a couple of weeks to limit my exposure to pathogens. However, I have started a new medication that I take every week that is supposed to help prevent this. I think it might be working. In the last week, I have not been nearly as tired. People think once you get rid of the cancer and finsih treatment, it is over with. I now find myself wondering if it will ever be over with. I get so frustrated with myself sometimes because I feel like I should just be able to "cowgirl up" and get over it. My body just wont cooperate sometimes. Before cancer I was very active and on the go. I just want to feel that healthy and vibrant again. Hopefully I am on that track.
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