A Reflection of Thanks

I know Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, but I can’t help but reflect on the amazing journey my family has been on for the last 3 years. (My chemobaby will be 2 very soon–can you believe it?)

I am eternally thankful for:

• My husband, the saint, who married me even though I had cancer
• My friends, who have been my cheerleaders every step of the way
• My family, for accepting what was happening to me, even if it made them uncomfortable
• My co-workers, who have listened to every chapter of this story and have supported me throughout this journey
• My stepdaughter, who accepted chemobaby and her challenges so easily
• My chemobaby, who gave me even more incentive to fight cancer and beat it to a pulp –You will always be my ultimate inspiration

My family is so blessed to have survived this ordeal. I read online posts every day from mothers raising children with spina bifida reciting challenges that they are facing, while we face minimal challenges. And I am cancer-free, watching my spina-bifida child walk, thrive, and embrace life as if nothing stood in her way. We are incredibly blessed indeed.