Keep on keeping on!

Well more great news and I'm so incredibly relieved! My scans yesterday revealed no evidence of disease! To say I am over the moon is an understatement. I feel as though I am well and truly dodging a bullet! I had tears of joy when I heard the news...and a giant sigh of relief! I now have 12 more weeks to enjoy before doing it all again.

As far as treatment goes, we just push on. It is never ending when it comes to ABC...but that's ok. I am incredibly lucky to have minimal side effects. Yes I do get very tired, suffer various side effects and feel 'blah'...but that's ok too...a very small price to pay for my life.

I am so incredibly grateful, but at the same time feel a sense of guilt now and then. About 12 months or so ago I was introduced to 2 very lovely ladies (about my age) where I have my treatment, both of whom had ABC. Sadly, both of these women have since passed away...and I am now considered "the last man standing" at the hospital. I have other friends also battling this disease, and not doing so well...I wonder why have I have spared so far? Of course I am not complaining...I just shake my head in disbelief and wonder why some times.

So who knows for how long I will continue to get this wonderful news? When will my number come up? All I know is that I thank my lucky stars! I continue to look forward and appreciate each day. I continue to feel so very, very grateful and to make the most of my 'health' at the moment.

I have just finised a 6 month (part-time) university field placement in Social Work...something both my medical team and I thought I'd never be able to do! I loved every minute of it! I will continue my study, for the sheer joy of it, regardless of whether I ever get to use the degree in a work capacity or not. This gives me a sense of purpose and enjoyment...my study provides me with sunshine throughout the rain!

I have also been able to see my 15 year of daughter win her first part-time job recently! I was here to guide her, and I am so very grateful for that.

So for this little black duck, I just keep on keeping on :). In celebration of my wonderful results, I will be heading off to Queensland in October to put my feet up, relax and enjoy the beach...my first holiday in 6 years, and bloody well deserved I say!

For those who are fighting along with me, I hold you close to my heart. Never, ever give up! ?