Sunday, November 11, 2012

Hello sunshine! I did it!


Yes, I did it!  
It's been a long journey.  
Now I plan to get on with my life   
finally....
My last day of radiation was Friday.  Jen, my daughter and my granddaughter, Maddie, came along.  Galen was with me too, as always.  By the way, I got to hit that gong behind us!  Then I was officially discharged.  



My family has been with me and supported me through all of this and I know I couldn't have made it without them.  

We had a nice celebration afterward at a nearby restaurant with more family (that's my sister and me and Galen in the photo).  Check out that piece of chocolate cake!  



After a few days and time to settle in, 
I have found that little things mean more to me than ever before....like my old routine.  





I have a new appreciation for life.  








I'll have more time to spend with these guys.  



And to all my dear blogging friends that followed me during these last ten months of this long journey, I want to say thank you again for all of your thoughts and prayers that kept me going.  I appreciate and love you all.   

17 comments:

MAYBELLINE said...

I found a way to a speedier recovery is by doing little things that make you feel normal. For me...showering, shampooing, sewing.

So glad you could BANG THE GONG!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

I am SO happy for you, Donna! A BIG XO!

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Wonderful! I know your furbabies have been confused-they will be so happy to have the old routine back.

Happy@Home said...

Congratulations Donna. I'm so happy for you. Lovely pictures of you and your family. You look happy and healthy.
Hooray for getting back to your old routine!
Hugs,
Kim

Catherine Holman said...

Yeah! You deserve a celebration!
Hugs,
Cathie

Karen said...

Congratulations, Donna! XOX

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

You are my warrior hero Donna! I am so happy for you.
xo
Penny

Donna said...

Words seem to be meaningless right now....I can't find one that perfectly describes how happy I am for you!!!Hahaaa...
Welcome Home Sweet Friend!!!!
hughughugs

Pondside said...

This post radiates happiness. I love the photos illustrating your appreciation for the everyday aspects of life - enjoy!

Balisha said...

Well done, Donna. It's been a long and sometimes tough road, but you arrived at the end with good health and a wonderful outlook.Now on to the holidays that you can enjoy with your loved ones. Take care, Balisha

Unknown said...

What a long, long road you've travelled. Those of us out here who have followed you are thrilled to know you've made it thru and we are truly blessed to bear witness to your strength and the Lord's goodness.

Can't wait to see the wonderful things coming your way in 2013!!

Gloria in Virginia

Peonies & Magnolias said...

Great news, I'm so happy for you.

Sandy

Mimi Sue said...

So very happy that you've made it through this hard thing you've done! When my grandma beat cancer way back in the 70's she said she'd never take the little things for granted ever again. I guess there's always a silver lining to just about every cloud. Congratulations Donna! A wonderful thing to celebrate with your wonderful family. Mimi
PS Miss Maddie is really looking grown up.

Donna said...

Yay Donna! I'm happy to hear this long journey is behind you. God bless you!
D~~~~

Ruth Welter said...

Congratulations Donna, happy this is a chapter you can put behind you.

ruth

camp and cottage living said...

Yeh Donna
I'm glad it's over!
You look so good.
Now you can get back to all those things you missed doing.
God Bless

Babs said...

Donna, Congratulations!! You're awesome! You look so cute in the photos with your family. It's wonderful that you have such a strong "support group".
Hugs.
Babs