Chemo Finished!!! 12th and Final!

It’s been a long 9-1/2 months since I was diagnosed. Cholangiocarcinoma has nothing on me!!! 6 months of chemo. Going home with it for 2 more days, after each long cancer center day. Dragging around the pump has been so annoying.

But it’s off! I’m done with this part of the journey!! More to look forward to. Another surgery. Whatever though. I am so freaking excited to be done with this part. Rang my first bell at the CC and did it to “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor.

I decided that no matter what I’d be grateful. And I have so much to be grateful for. So many to be grateful for. I have no idea what the future holds. I do know Who holds my future. I will keep going through no matter what may come. The emotions are varied. The times are up and down. But no matter what, even if death comes too early, my lifeline and love will survive.

“At first I was afraid, I was petrified
Kept thinking I would never live without you by my side
But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong
AND I GREW STRONG!
I LEARNED HOW TO GET ALONG!

Go on, go, walk out the door!
Don’t turn around now
You’re Not Welcome Anymore!
You’re the one who tried to hurt me with good bye
Think I’d crumble?
Think I’d lay down and die?

OH NO, NOT I!
I WILL SURVIVE
LONG AS I KNOW HOW TO LOVE
I KNOW I’LL STAY ALIVE!
I’VE GOT ALL MY LIFE TO LIVE
AND ALL MY LOVE TO GIVE
AND I WILL SURVIVE!!!!!”