And In The End...

Today was the day that we have been waiting for. We've been waiting since July for today to come...Thankfully it was very uneventful, so unexciting in fact that I wasn't even there...

Jon had his final Chemotherapy treatment.

Our book is closed.

The final chapter is written.

I'm so unbelievably happy to be putting this journey behind us. SO happy. I won't miss the Doctor's visits. I loved spending the time with Jonny, but I feel like I can schedule time somewhere else in our otherwise full lives.

And in my life, where there is good news, we always know... There typically will be bad news.

I got a call after returning home from picking Jon up this afternoon... My Mom called to let me know that one of our very close friends had been diagnosed with breast cancer. My Mom? she cried. I thought that was appropriate... I on the other hand, wanted to poke God in the eye. I thought that would be appropriate too.

How ironic that just as we're finishing our journey, our friend is now embarking on her own journey. One we all know too well. One that none of us wanted to hear about again...

I have faith for her, I have such hope for her, and I have unbelievable love for her... But regardless I feel so bad... I wish that every person that I know was somehow not touched by this terrible, nasty, disease...

This week has been hard, not so much this week, but this past few days... What with my sisters "anniversary", Jon's recent illness, WhyMommy's surgery, and now this... It's all weighing on me. It's a lot. A whole lot.

Say some prayers... Pray for W. Pray for her family. Pray for me, and help me apologize for poking God in the eye today... But mostly, pray for her to have the strength, the courage, and the wisdom to journey through this courageously...

Comments

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[Monica]

I'm so glad Jon's chemo is done. My prayers remain with you...what a year it has been. And what grace you have displayed.

[katie]

Just thinking of you!
I've missed you and the fam, been offline for a while. Were always thinking of you guys.

[Kerri Christie]

sigh..... what a mixed bag of news! I haven't checked in on you in awhile! I am glad to hear of Jon's final treatment and that all is going well. He really handled it like a trooper! Something to put in the past.... I am sorry to hear of you and your mom's friend's diagnosis. I truly can't believe how this insideous disease touches almost everyone that we know. I lost my aunt this weekend to cancer as well, and wish it would all just go away. I pray today for all of those affected by this disease, and wish them strength to endure! By the way, I watched your video and all your babies are growing so big and just too adorable! Lots of red hair!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!
Miss you all and wishing you love, health and happiness!
Love, Ker

[Katie]

I am very sorry to hear about your friend. My grandmother and mother both beat breast cancer..I will say a prayer for your friend. I know she will have a tough road ahead of her. Great news about your husband!

[Deana]

I have a note posted above my computer - one I placed there when I discovered I was going to have 3 children under 3 and my brother & his wife were going to have triplets. I have discovered it applies to almost everything. Hope it helps.
"I know God won't give me more than I can handle, I just wish He didn't trust me so much."
Deana

[Elizabeth]

Praying for all of you.

[Fern]

I will pray for you and your friend. I think God would have to agree that from our perspective an eye poke looks to be in order. Glad Jon is finished!

[WhyMommy]

I'm so happy for you and Jon, and so very sad for you and your friend at the same time. My prayers are with you still.