Celebration

On January 14th I finished my last chemo treatment. What a day of rejoicing it was. I was a little apprehensive since the week before I had such a bad reaction, but on the other hand I eager to finish my last treatment. All went as it should without any major drama. Later that night we went out to dinner to celebrate Mark’s birthday and afterwards went to Matt’s basketball game.

It was the homecoming game and it was very exciting. Matt’s team was losing, but in the last few minutes of the fourth quarter he stole the ball and made a basket. Then two different teammates also scored and those 6 unanswered points made the crowd go wild. The team came from behind and was now ahead. I was especially going crazy. They won the game and it was awesome!

Then, while the senior boys on the team washed up and changed into suits, the gym was transformed and things were set up for the homecoming ceremony. When they announced the homecoming king, Matt’s name was called. What a day this was! There was so much to celebrate, I couldn’t get over it.

I have wanted to write all this for over a week, but I wanted to include the pictures we took with it. I still don’t know how to do that yet, but I decided to write this now and add the pictures later when I can. I now have something else to celebrate and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

I had another CT scan yesterday and I already have learned that there was no evidence of cancer found at all. Can you hear me shouting, “Hallelujah!!”? I know this is a work of God. I knew He was healing me; I knew He was hearing all the many prayers that have been lifted on my behalf. I knew He had and still has a plan for me. I knew this would work out for good, but I didn’t know how long this trial would last. All I could do was trust the Lord knowing He was in control and that His timing was perfect.

The verse with which I started this journey, continues to speak to me, “Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” No matter what our circumstances may be, He is there to help us through. I am so thankful for God’s healing and faithfulness. Rejoice and praise Him with me.