I open my eyes at 6am and smile. No maneuvers remain on my war board today. Chemo is done. Radiation is administered. All has been completed as planned to combat the cancer. And I, I have been given another day to be on earth amongst family and friends, to revel in the beauty of creation, to be touched by the tenderness of a Beethoven sonata, to be comforted by the softness of the tulip quilt my Mom made me.
It is a miracle. So many pitfalls avoided. So many disasters side stepped. How is it possible? Grace of God. Of the millions of people who have died young, I am not one. I embrace being on the other side. I do not look back. I revel in the moment, savor the time granted, thank everyone for helping, am grateful beyond understanding.
I am not so naive as to think there will be no more bumps in the road. I know full well there are still hills to climb, skirmishes to acquit. By comparison, nothing like what has transpired. I laugh out loud. It is good to meet the hope of your dark hours when you are standing in the light of day.
I take a deep breath. I am ready to begin recovery.
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