Here it is, the end of July, and the end of the Great Stem Cell Transplant Adventure of 2009. I’m really not feeling remotely “patienty” anymore; I’m pretty much just going about my business. There are the occasional energy crashes, but who doesn’t have those? I’m having such a good time with the kids, and have planned a way-too-kidcentric August full of pool days, road trips, and berry-picking outings.
Basically, there’s nothing to report from Cancerland. I hear it is nice there, this time of year, but I’m not looking to go back any time soon.
I have a scan in late September, and I’ll probably post about that, but for now, the cancer fight is won, and accordingly, the blog is likely to be a bit quiet.
Thanks for reading, all these long months, and for posting comments, sending email, and sending positive energy my way. Cancer is a team sport, and I am incredibly grateful for all of you choosing to be on my team.
Love, Jen
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July 27, 2009 at 8:41 pm
francesca
hi jen..
WOW… and remember that Saturday is Aug 1st and as we predicted , on Swiss National Day, you will be celebrating.
I am in Brazil with my Dad. he is doing relatively well and has been fighting this monster with the same stamina as you. Kind of corny but I am proud of you. Even in tough days , I could “hear” such hope and tenacity in your voice.
enjoy… a big kiss and we catch up soon…
xo
francesca
July 29, 2009 at 8:53 pm
smokey
Jen, Wow. Wow. I was recently thinking about chowhound and how long it had been since I had seen your name on the boards (I’m rarely there anymore either, as I have two young children and still work FT). I decided to do a bit of googling and this is where I found myself. At (what I hope is) the end of your cancer story. Have you left the JD thing behind? Did you ever pursue cooking stuff FT?
I wish you continued recovery, even if slow, and repeated CBC’s to celebrate.
Smokey/Anne
July 30, 2009 at 1:21 am
kae
You continue to amaze me. I am proud and happy to be your friend.
xo
July 30, 2009 at 2:31 am
ADuggan
Way to go Jen! You showed all of us what it is to be a FIGHTER!! Enjoy your August before the rat race of the Fall begins.
July 30, 2009 at 4:34 am
margaret
Jen, you are amazing. we are so happy to have you back in our company again.
August 1, 2009 at 2:42 am
Terri_A
Jen – this is all such amazing news for an amazing woman who has an amazing life ahead of you. I ran into my friend Angela’s mom the other day and I was telling her about you. She was so happy to hear your story and that you were able to get your transplant and that for you it will be a cure. I couldn’t think of a better woman for all this to happen to! You’re amazing!
August 4, 2009 at 1:58 am
Julie Matthews
Here’s to a happy memory-making month! “Pool days, road trips and berry-picking outings”…you sure know how to enjoy the season!! Wishing you sunshiney days!!
August 4, 2009 at 2:27 am
amy bartlett
I feel like you need a cancer cap and gown as you graduate and leave that tough (yet meaningful) chapter behind you. Wishing you nothing but the best things
Your friend, Amy