Several Posts In One ;)

3/30/2009 ~ 9:01a.m.
There is a test (C125 tumor marker test) used to detect breast/ovarian cancer (and others). Yesterday I learned my original no. was 1,011 (a typical for advanced Stage III). In January it had dropped to 285. Not really meaningful because no one could be sure if it dropped due to surgery or agressive chemo. But then yesterday the number was 9 !!! ... and anything below 35 is considered a VERY good sign I'm kicking the cancer's butt. WooHoo!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRAYERS and SUPPORT !!!!!

3/31/2009 ~ 9:12a.m.
Your WooHoos (29 "likes" and 45 "comments" on FB) are overwhelming! I have happy tears galore :0) THANK YOU! Chemo today (Series 5 - Session 1 - 5.5 hrs). I already miss my brother, sis-in-law and nieces! What a break in my routine & a breath of fresh air they have been to me. Looking forward to being able to travel to Denver in June!! :)

3/31/2009 ~ 7:57p.m.
At chemo today I met a woman who has embraced a Stage 3 cancer journey for 9 yrs. Gloria has decided to enter hospice and return to the Universe. Her grace and peace was overwhelming. I will think of Gloria the rest of my life! I only hope to exhibit that level of grace on my journey to my human end ... we're all "terminal" some haven't gotten an end of life "diagnosis" ;O) ... Moral of the story - Live every day, Y'all ♥  ~~~ Don't get me wrong with this story... I'm here for a VERY long time ...I'm just realistic that each of us will ultimately have to face our transition to that which is next ... and I'm convinced that it's a beautiful journey.

Blessings to everyone !!!
Colista
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