In the back of my brain, I know there are many more appointments with specialists, possible surgery and lots of tests over the next 5 years, which will all be slightly anxiety-inducing.
But this week has been about me trying to put those back-of-my-mind future hurdles out and celebrating all the hurdles overcome already.
We just came back from a lovely gathering of friends (the Yeungs, Chans, Wallaces, Watsons, Duifhuises, and many others who were there in spirit with us) celebrating my being cancer-free. Gil, June & Rhys, generously hosted us and invited the mayhem of a 12 kids (and their parents) into their home. They have been an amazing cancer-butt-kicking family and have been instrumental in walking us through the scary parts and showing us how to face it with faith, humour and grace.
Earlier this week, my awesome neighbor Vicky brought by a treat of fresh young coconut juice and handmade lei (!!!) in celebration of our upcoming Hawaiian trip and all it represents. Grace blessed me with a fragrant and beautiful bouquet of roses.
And with my energy returning, I've been cooking up a storm. Risotto, beef noodle soup, banana bread, lemon chiffon cake, red bean soup, dumplings, etc. I'm being more mindful of foods I need to cut down or foods I need to be more mindful of including in order to decrease the chances of cancer returning.
Roses, coconut drink and handmade lei from friends
Noley in his delirium after a fun night at the Yeungs
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