Since her stem-cell transplant in May, Sarah has had 3 MRI's.
August, November and February
All clear so far!!!!!!!
Next one scheduled for May 2013.
Sarah is doing well, she is ready to give back and will be participating in Relay for Life with her sorority sisters at Ramapo College this April.
Keep up the good work my darling girl!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Reflections.......
Wow, it is February 25, 2013! I have not posted in 2 months, where have I been? Physically, I have been either at home, or Saratoga Springs, NY. I spent 2 weeks in January with my mom when she had shoulder replacement surgery; she is amazing and doing very well, I am sure she will be back on the tennis court in no time. Mentally, I have been in recovery mode, spending time reflecting on the past year. I don't really know how to describe or explain what I have been feeling, but enough time has passed for me to give it a try. So here goes.....
Sarah's illness came on fast; there was no time for thinking, only action. Everything we did, we did with one purpose, saving Sarah's life! The very real possibility of losing my child to cancer was unreal, unbelievable, unacceptable, and painful in a way I did not know existed. Our lives were taken over by Cancer; it was the first thing I thought of every morning, and the last thing I thought of every night while I tried to sleep. For my baby, it was a year of hospital stays, treatments, blood tests, scans and fear. Sometimes my family was strong, we held it all together and supported each other, and many times we fell apart; each of us overwhelmed by our own fear and pain. Sarah's stem-cell transplant was the ultimate test of faith for all of us. Sarah was so sick, and so scared; Zen and I felt helpless, we could not make her pain go away. Then all at once it was over; not the fear, that will always be with me, but the treatments, weekly doctor visits, and day to day dealings with cancer ended, Sarah entered the "surveillance" stage. Now we watch; Sarah will have an MRI, blood work, and doctor visit every three months for the foreseeable future. Now comes the business of moving on, getting over the past, and living a "normal" life. I have to say that Sarah is living life with a positive attitude that is inspirational. She is back in college, taking a full course load, making friends, becoming involved, and doing very well. Cancer will always be a part of her, but she is determined to not let it define her. My daughter is strong, brave, determined, and beautiful in every way. I am proud and privileged to be her mom. My goal is to follow her example and to get on with living, post cancer.
I would be remiss if I did not tell you how amazing Sarah's medical team is. These doctors and nurses are honest, compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and dedicated professionals. They saved my daughters life, and I am eternally grateful to them all.
Cancer takes a monumental toll emotionally, physically, and financially on all who fall prey to this powerful disease. I pray that someday a cure is found.
Sarah's illness came on fast; there was no time for thinking, only action. Everything we did, we did with one purpose, saving Sarah's life! The very real possibility of losing my child to cancer was unreal, unbelievable, unacceptable, and painful in a way I did not know existed. Our lives were taken over by Cancer; it was the first thing I thought of every morning, and the last thing I thought of every night while I tried to sleep. For my baby, it was a year of hospital stays, treatments, blood tests, scans and fear. Sometimes my family was strong, we held it all together and supported each other, and many times we fell apart; each of us overwhelmed by our own fear and pain. Sarah's stem-cell transplant was the ultimate test of faith for all of us. Sarah was so sick, and so scared; Zen and I felt helpless, we could not make her pain go away. Then all at once it was over; not the fear, that will always be with me, but the treatments, weekly doctor visits, and day to day dealings with cancer ended, Sarah entered the "surveillance" stage. Now we watch; Sarah will have an MRI, blood work, and doctor visit every three months for the foreseeable future. Now comes the business of moving on, getting over the past, and living a "normal" life. I have to say that Sarah is living life with a positive attitude that is inspirational. She is back in college, taking a full course load, making friends, becoming involved, and doing very well. Cancer will always be a part of her, but she is determined to not let it define her. My daughter is strong, brave, determined, and beautiful in every way. I am proud and privileged to be her mom. My goal is to follow her example and to get on with living, post cancer.
I would be remiss if I did not tell you how amazing Sarah's medical team is. These doctors and nurses are honest, compassionate, caring, knowledgeable and dedicated professionals. They saved my daughters life, and I am eternally grateful to them all.
Cancer takes a monumental toll emotionally, physically, and financially on all who fall prey to this powerful disease. I pray that someday a cure is found.
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