It's funny how big events seem normal over time. I mean, 4 months ago, Christie received a cancer diagnosis. And now, how often we forget she still has it.
She has chemo every other week, and on her off-weeks we completely forget about the cancer. Such a blessing to be able to forget about the cancer on those off weeks.
Of course, the flip-side to that is the jolt of remembrance every other Monday when we drive back to Stanford and sit with everyone else who has cancer and receive scans, treatments, and updates.
Yet, we do not want to completely forget. The clarity and grace that Jesus has brought to us through this are just too important.
Christie's PET/CT scan came back a few days ago - still normal, showing no signs of cancer. There is still scar tissue, but we won't know how fast it is receding until we bring the old scan in to compare. It looks like radiation will begin sometime in February, depending on treatment. Christie's white blood counts have been fluctuating since the doc only puts her on Neulasta when her counts are really low (as in, below 200!). So - please pray that I do not get sick. If I do, I'll have to isolate myself from Christie (not sure if that means sleeping on the couch, in the doghouse, or somewhere else =) since her counts are so low.
PS: just kidding, there are no New Year's Resolutions =)
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Ryan, Stasya says you can't have her igloo, so stay well!
Love you both--Praying that as 2009 unfolds, God will move you beyond this chapter completely.
Mom
Since Stasya won't share, I'll just have to pray extra hard for a healthy, happy new year. Stay well. Love you, Gahgee
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