We have been looking forward to this week for a long time. Kylie’s mom, Kristi, was so kind to hop on a last-minute flight to help us this week. Even with me being gone, working, and sick with a sinus infection, she picked up all the slack and helped us keep going while Kylie rested and slept in bed.
Kylie and I went to the last Chemotherapy appointment on Tuesday, April 15th.
For the Chemo treatment, Kylie sat right next to someone we have seen in the room many times, who is also on the last chemo treatment! They chatted, and her new friend said they would pray for her. Here is a link to Kylie’s Facebook post detailing that conversation a little more, it also includes an amazing video recapping the last six months. In short, they have a lot in common and the sweet lady was so happy for Kylie finishing up her Chemo.
We met with the nurses and went over the standard blood numbers. The nurse, Becky, said her numbers look good. The extra-strength neutrophil shot after the last chemo round worked well.
As Kylie was getting her treatment, we were chatting a bit about miracles. A really big miracle during this whole process is that Kylie has never gotten sick during the whole chemotherapy. I have been sick, the kids have been sick multiple times, but she has not gotten sick. Thankfully, because that would delay her treatment or send her to the hospital. God is watching over us.
After she got her precursor drugs pumped through, it was time for the last Red Devil. She put the Suzzy pads on for one last time, and I fed her ice by the spoon for the 10 minutes. This helps keep the mouth sores and neuropathy away. This is another big miracle. Kylie has not had any neuropathy and only had a few small mouth sores. Some people suffer from many sores that make it hard to eat.
Once treatment was all complete, we took our time so the team of nurses could come and be there to cheer Kylie on as she rang the bell. Everyone watched with tears in our eyes as she walked over, grabbed the rope, and rang the bell!. The whole room erupted into cheers and clapping as everyone celebrated this huge accomplishment. Kylie, with tears, hugged the nurses, they hugged me, and then we walked out of the chemo room.
We hopped on the elevator and rode it downstairs. Then we walked to the car and got inside and held hands and cried and cried. Relief, joy, happiness. The tears flowed. The hardest 6 months we have ever been through are over. We are so grateful and so happy to be past this stage of recovery. After crying for a few minutes, we left and drove to get some milk for Tommy, then made our way home.
As we pulled onto our street, and saw a bunch of vibrant pink signs. A bunch of our friends were gathered on our front lawn. They were holding cute signs saying things like “Peace out Chemo” and “Congratulations”. Our eyes got sweaty again, haha. Kylie’s girl friend group here in SC also brought some lunch for her and ate with her before she became a hibernating bear.
The rest of the week proceeded like the other weeks. I worked and Kiki and I took care of the kids and the house. Kylie slept and rested, letting her body recover. We did not go anywhere because I could not be in bright lights because of my eye pressure issues with the sinus infection. Thankfully Kiki took Willie out to the library and had a fun time with him.
Kylie was up and moving a little on Friday and a little more on Saturday. Then on Sunday, she was up and moving around. She spoke at Church for Easter Sunday and the spirit was so strong, testifying of the Savior and his Resurrection.
This year at Easter, I have a new appreciation and love for Jesus and the fact that every person will be resurrected one day. I don’t comprehend it that well, but I know it will happen. All the issues and things our bodies struggle with will no longer be a problem. Our bodies will be perfect. We will have no pain or sickness. Because Jesus Christ lives today, we too will live again. He Is Risen. The hardest trial we have ever gone through is made easier because of Jesus Christ. He helps us every day and in many ways He helps us through the angels surrounding us. Friends, family, doctors, nurses, and others.
Kylie is beating Cancer. Jesus is healing her.
I’ll write again in about a month after surgery on May 20th. Thank you for being there for us.
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