Post Holiday Update

The holidays have come and gone and I'm still in shock that it is already 2014! Treatments finished on December 20th, and I can't tell you how happy I was that day- greatest present I received all during the holiday season. The treatments ended, although the side effects of the radiation and chemotherapy did not. Dad is still struggling with being very tired and not having much of an appetite. We are hoping that each day out of the treatment is one day closer to him feeling like himself again. 

The holidays seemed a bit surreal, as I realized that we were so busy going and doing that I didn't have much time to sit and think- think about the situation with Dad. Sometimes we go go go so much, that we don't have time to sit and worry about the future- which is nice. Although, it's back to work and back to reality, with Dad's follow up scan right around the corner. To say I'm not nervous, anxious or terrified of these results would be a complete lie- as I struggle daily to decided if I will attend the appointment where we find out the results. It's a difficult decision, as I want to be there with my family when we find out our next steps, although I'm terrified of hearing bad news. 

I came to work today to find my office the same as I left it, my ivy is still alive (shocking) and my quotes/verses I have on my computer monitor still there. I guess after being gone for almost 2 weeks (love my job), you forget the little reminders you have for yourself, little quotes/verses I put up to help me get through this difficult situation. 
-"A life of praise and thankfulness becomes a life filled with miracles."
-"That was the day she made herself promise to live more from intention and less from habit."
-"They do not fear bad news, they confidently trust the Lord to care for them."

Three quotes/verses, which may not mean much to some people, but for me, it was exactly what I needed to see this morning. 

I'm still blown away daily with Mom and Dad's strength and determination. Mom read my blog and told me that I give her too much credit, when I just told her that I don't give her enough. Her and Dad keep me going daily, keep me with a smile on my face and the strength to continue on. This journey has been extremely difficult, and I am beyond blessed to have a strong faith, amazing family and some pretty unbelievable friends. 

Here's to 2014: Because bad things can't stop us from making our lives good!