In just a few hours, 2008 will be history. This year has provided challenges - a diagnosis of breast cancer and the death of my mother. I have experienced a range of emotions including disbelief, sadness, humility, frustration, advocacy, love, and gratefulness. I have grown spiritually and deepened my faith in God. I am forever thankful for my family, friends and colleagues who have shared so much of themselves to support me in 2008. The acts of kindness, cards, phone calls, suppers, and prayers are deeply appreciated. The celebrations of my healing are heartfelt.
I have completed most of my treatment for cancer, although I will continue receiving Herceptin weekly until July, in Pittsburg. I covet your continued prayers.
I hope you have a great new year - I am expecting 2009 to be soooooo much better!
So we don't look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18
Happy New Year!
Love to you -
Ellen
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I am so glad you're through most of this stuff - 2008 was surely an not the most enjoyable year you've ever had, although I suspect you found strength in your friends, family and faith. I pray and trust 2009 will not be so eventful.
I keep you and your family in my prayers. You have been an inspiration to me, Dr. C. By the way - that's middle sized C - between the big C and the little C mentioned earlier in your blog.
Bless you always!
Ellen,
I just recently found out about all that you have been going through. Janice Jones shared your blog with me and I have certainly been thinking about you. I will be praying for your continued recovery.
Laura Hamlin
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