Reflecting

In February, I never imagined this day would come. I couldn't picture it for the life of me. I couldn't imagine what I would look like, if I would have a leg, where I would be, or what would be going on in my life. Honestly, I wasn't sure if this day would come. I am sitting in my room surrounded by pictures, cards, letters, gifts, thinking about everything that has happened in the last 9 months. On February 10th, my parents and I were thrown into a situation we had no control over, and it's been hard. The difficult times when my doctors didn't know what was going on, the times I've struggled and been extremely sick, and the happiest of moments like surprises, friends, and love.

That's what I have to be most thankful for through this whole journey, love. I have seen more love than I ever have in my life. Love and caring from friends, family, and complete strangers. I would not be where I am today if it hadn't been for that love. It has kept me going through all of this especially when I didn't want to keep going.

Tomorrow I am going to check into the hospital for the last time. I will be receiving my last treatment tomorrow and I am so grateful to be where I am. I am sitting here crying thinking about every moment, ever person, everything that has gotten me to this place and I can't express my gratitude enough. I can't believe this day is here. I've learned so much throughout this journey...patience, gratitude, and most importantly, how precious life is. I don't know why God has continued to bless me with life and to pull me through this one, but I will sure treat everyday like it is a gift. It truly is.

I am going to sleep tonight with the thought that tomorrow will be the close of one chapter of my life and the start of an extremely special one. An infinite amount of thanks goes to every one of you reading this because you have all helped me make it through this.

Goodnight and may God bless you all. The end is here and tomorrow evening, after my last bag of chemotherapy is taken down, I will be able to say that I am a cancer survivor.

Here's just a few pictures of this journey.