The Decision

Well, the final hour has come and gone, and yes folks, we've made a decision.  How it ended up happening is that after days of discussion, and thought, and talk, and many many long hot baths alone with candles lit and incense burning, and blah blah blah...it came to actually making a decision, and Michael said, you can't make this can you? And I said, no.  So he asked if I wanted him to make the decision, and I said yes. 

So here we are.  It is decided.  I am not doing any more chemotherapy, but will continue with my vitamin C IVs and hyperbaric chamber sessions.  I am going to do a cleanse, saunas, and just keep my fingers crossed that I will stay cancer free forever!! 

Because my last chemotherapy session came and went without giving celebration or closure, I felt like I needed some sort of distinguishing or remarkable experience to note this fact that indeed I am done with therapy!! And to acknowledge that my cancer is gone.  We are ready to move on with our lives, start a new, and celebrate life. I'd lost about 2/3rds of my hair, and it was all wiry and thin.  What other time in my life will I ever even entertain the notion of  shaving my head?  So tonight Michael and I shaved our heads.  It is time to start fresh and let the healing begin. 

Want to see pictures?? 
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AFTER:

Yes, the household is happy.  And feeling good about our decision.  Lots of love, and lots of gratitude.

So what's next?  Karen is raising money for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Foundation when she runs the ING half marathon in March. We are going to support her and volunteer with the American Cancer Society handing out medals when the runners cross the finish line.  From there we are headed out on our honeymoon!!  We are going to go camping on the coast of South Carolina, and then finish the week at the Arie on Kiawah Island.  Relaxation, revitalization, and nature.  Just what the doctor ordered.