Yes. We had a really weird Thanksgiving.
Not at all like we planned.
No big family gathering. No big dinner. We weren't even together just the 5 of us, because my sister had Shingles and we couldn't risk me catching that with my immune system so deflated, so she wasn't even living at home that week.
No last chemo pill. No big celebration. No after cancer party either.
But, we had a Thanksgiving yesterday. Dad brought home from the store a special treat: Chinese Food! We had egg drop soup, veggies and chicken, General Tso's Chicken, and shrimp fried rice. We held hands, prayed, and went around the table and told each other what we were thankful for this year.
And you know what? It was worth the wait. We thanked God for Diana's sacrifice, leaving home for 3 weeks just to keep me safe. We thanked God for my grandparents for taking good care of her. We thanked God that I didn't get Shingles, that could have been so bad- I don't even want to imagine it. We thanked God for all of the things we have, like food and a house. We thanked God for our family and friends who supported us this whole journey through.
This year Thanksgiving was nothing like we planned, but it was perfect in its own way. We eat Turkey quite often, Chinese, once a year... What a fun memory and way to finish off this cancer experience.
Now on to Christmas, potty training and signing me up for some saddle time with SMILES and maybe even a toddler dance class at the Dance Factory. I have to wait for my immune system to come back all the way and for flu season to be over... But keep your eyes peeled. I just might be out and about in the community soon!
God Bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving FaceTime call.
Playing with my kitchen on Thanksgiving.
Playing with play dough from my friend Shay.
Helping Mom decorate our Christmas Card tree.
Cooking.
Smiling my cheeky smile.
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