Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Our guest blogger today - Me (Jill)

As I get ready to go to my last chemo session I find myself reflecting back on the last four months.  Wow!  I have been so incredibly blessed through this entire process.  My family, friends and co-workers have really stepped up and taken care of my family and me more than I could ever imagine.  People - I have someone that comes and cleans my house once a month for free - how spoiled am I?  I have met great people at all my dr. appts from the nurses, doctors and fellow patients.  For those that have not been through something like this, I have found that the people you meet that are also going through their own journey are so supportive.  It is an amazing community to be a part of (not that I would choose it).  I have met some great women during my chemo treatments!  Every single need we had (some we did not even know about) was taken care.  Thanks to God for all of it!!!  He has put amazing people in my life through all of this and I would not change a thing.  As you can imagine, I am so excited to have these chemo treatments behind me.  I am ready to conquer the next step and get one step closer to having this whole thing behind me.  Thanks to all of you for your support and prayers!  I truly appreciate it.
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15 comments:

  1. Dave JankowskiMarch 23, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I am soo proud of you and how you have handled this whole thing. It sure brings a new dose of reality to life.

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  2. MoniqueMarch 23, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Jill, praying for you tomorrow. And hope that you have a beautiful
    month of April to recover and spend with Greg & the girls.
    If you need help in your yard you know where to find me:)
    xoxo

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  3. ChristalMarch 23, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    My heart almost stopped as I soon as I seen you were the writer! Jill you are absolutely amazing! Im so happy that your doing well and that your body has been so strong. Some you know are very weak and don't endure as well! Be proud, and continue to be strong! Many thoughts and prayers for you and your family!

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  4. Sharon DankeMarch 23, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I pray all goes well for you as you enter this next phase. May your month of recuperating be a special time with your family. You are so strong, Jill. You never cease to amaze me. I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers.

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  5. MurMarch 23, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    love you!!!

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  6. Pam Jankowski-MelfiMarch 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Jillian, I am so proud of you. I am very proud to be your Mom. Out of all the women in the world, God chose me to be your Mother. What an incredible honor!!! I thank Him everyday for this blessing. You ARE an amazing woman!!! I love you so very much. You are this family's rock!! We will continue this journey and get it behind us. Then we will celebrate like no other!! You, Greg, Holly and Lauren have done a fabulous job with this journey!! Love to you all...Mom

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  7. JeanMarch 23, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Blessings and courage to you all.

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  8. IleneMarch 23, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Jill, you have been a shining example of grace under pressure. Good for you. Enjoy this next month of recuperation and regrouping. You will continue to do great! Love you!

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  9. candy rugalaMarch 23, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Jill, I do not know you, but what an inspiration you are.
    Talk about making lemonaide out of lemons......you have such courage and i wish nothing but the best for you and your family.

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  10. Tami ScismMarch 24, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    RING THAT BELL!!!!!!!! I will be thinking about you all day - I know how you're feeling. :)

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  11. Michael PoormanMarch 24, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    You rock Jill!

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  12. Judy CassMarch 24, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Again, my dear, you are my hero. It's amazing what we can do with God in our lives. Why we're chosen to go through it is a mystery. What we reap from it is a miracle. We're going to walk in the Race for the Cure with heads high and cheers of delight. Love you dear and praying for you everyday.

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  13. JoyceMarch 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Jill,

    I have been thinking about you today while you go through this final Chemo treatment!!! And like Tami said- RING THAT BELL LOUD!!! You have done awesome through all the blah and good weeks! You enjoy this month off!!

    Joyce

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  14. Megan S. Ott FoundationMarch 24, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Jill,

    I woke up smiling today knowing this was Jill's last chemo!!! I hate the circumstances we have met under but I must say I am so glad I have met you!! You are an amazing women and an inspiration to all women who are fighting this terrible disease... A TRUE WARRRIOR!!!!!

    I hope you rang that bell loud and proud.... you never let this terrible disease get your down and that is truly amazing!!!!

    A chapter closed in this journey. You enjoy this next few weeks and let's please meet for dinner when you are up to it!!!

    You do ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!

    Nicole Carnahan

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  15. Courtney KulpApril 3, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I type this with tears in my eyes, so happy for you that you are able to ring that bell! I agree with all that has been posted...you have shown amazing grace and strength! Wishing you all the very best as you continue to rise above this challenge. You are in our thoughts and prayers!

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