I had an appointment with my consultant yesterday. He did his usual examination and looked over the results of a blood test i took last week. All were normal and uneventful - which is good. I had this nagging feeling the past few days that it was a significant date. Like a birthday or anniversary. The 12th was my dad's 60th birthday - so i assumed it was that - but something kept nagging away at me. I was sure there was something else.
Yesterday i realised that it was exactly 1 year and 1 day since my last infusion of ABVD. Its officially one year since the last dose of chemo. Its incredible to think of all that has happened during the past 12 months. Its been an amazing, epic journey.
In ways it is another landmark along a journey - some aspects are fading away in to the past, such as memories of trips to the hospital for the chemo, yet other aspects of the 'journey' are just beginning.
Dear Arif,
That your test results are now normal and uneventful is indeed the best news of all! I have spent the past few years plagued by one illness after another, and it is tiring. It takes its toll. I look forward to the day when I can also write "all is well."
Paul Davids was so kind to send me a DVD of the film just in time for Christmas. I watched it for the first time today. My, but you are handsome! You came across as cool,calm, in control, intelligent,and interesting.
I hope there are many more such appearances in your future. Whatever capacity you appear, whomever or whatever you represent, you will be an asset to that purpose.
I wish you and Rachael a very Happy Christmas. With so many things now going so well for you, you have much to celebrate and be thankful for. I am very happy for you both and send you both all my love and support...
Warmest best wishes for the holidays,
Sue
Posted by: Sue Olsson | December 20, 2008 at 10:37 AM
SAllam,
That nagging feeling - HUH - are you sure that its a date in your life and nothing else..... :)
Posted by: Shareef | December 20, 2008 at 10:37 AM