Chemo today went well. At our appointment, my amazing nurse practitioner said she had some good news.
Great, we will take it!
She said she knew the end date of my leukemia treatment!
What?!?
It seems a bit premature, but my mom is a girl who is tasky and likes firmly set and visible goals, so we listened together, as our NP revealed the date:
November 26, 2015!
Two full years to the date from the start of Interim Maintenance.
Well, won't THAT be a Thanksgiving to celebrate!!
But it is TWO FULL YEARS away, two full years of treatment. It kinda took Mom's breath away, but after a second, it filled us up with hope! The end IS in sight...
What a lucky kid I am to know that there is a recipe of disaster for my leukemia. That, if we follow the protocol, we can joyfully enter the 5 year schedule of cancer-free check ups that start two years from now and we will be able to put this all behind us...
They told us it would be a long road. And so far, I really haven't much minded it.
Maybe it's because I'm 2, and don't really know what's happening. Or maybe because, with all of your prayers, I haven't had the awful side effects that are a real possibility for kids getting chemo. Or maybe it's because God gave me a great demeanor and nothing much bothers me ever!
Thanks for taking this journey with me. Thanks for your prayers, your well wishes and your support!
Have a merry Christmas.
My silly little smile is my present to you! It's free and you can regift it! Enjoy!!
Two years! It seems so long and yet it'll be over before you know it. Thanks for keeping us posted.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad the news is good! Gosh, she enjoys life so much already. What will think when the hospital stays stop and she can go places with crowds of people? What an amazing little spirit. Happy holidays to you all. Our warm thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious gift she is....what love your family has....We will continue to pray for you...Long roads are hard but it's good to have family and friends who are there along the way..Love you guys... Merry Christmas from all of the Zampinos!
ReplyDeleteHi there! I was actually just reading up on a few of your posts and had quick question about your blog. I was hoping you could email me back when you get the chance, thanks!
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Emily, can you find me on Facebook? I'm not too good with blog stuff. I'm just lucky enough I know how to post from my phone. Giovanna Zambito Moses
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