One More to Go! #32 of 33

Monday, September 8 – 32 of 33

The three day weekend was amazing. I gave myself some rest and recovery time, and my body responded with something close to a miracle - my skin is healing so fast. The soreness is easing up, the redness is fading, and I can already tell that my body has turned a corner.

I spent most of Friday and Saturday finishing up thank-you notes for the people who’ve helped me through this journey. It felt good to be preparing - not in dread, but in celebration. It gave me a chance to reflect, to offer gratitude, and to feel like I was slowly stepping out of this chapter.

I also wrote two little note cards for the ladies I see every day in the waiting room - strangers who became familiar faces, fellow travelers on this difficult road. I wished them good luck in their own treatment and healing, and thanked them for keeping me company during these weeks. Our brief conversations and shared smiles made the experience feel less lonely, and I wanted them to know how much that meant to me. When I gave the notes to them, it felt so good - to share in my happiness and excitement with people who are still going through it. Hopefully this has also given them a sense of hope - they will be here soon enough!

Every time I stop and think about my situation, I’m amazed at how normal I’m starting to feel. Truly. The fear, the pain, the weight of it all - it’s lifting. My body is still tender, yes, but the discomfort is going away. I’m sleeping better. I’m laughing more. I feel more calm and relaxed. It’s almost hard to believe.

I know I still have one final treatment tomorrow, I’m not ringing the bell *just* yet. But something about today felt like the beginning of the end. Not the end of everything - just the end of this particular chapter.

One more to go - I am actually looking forward to tomorrow with excitement and happiness!