I haven't wrote lately because there haven't been many updates.
Today I'm not going to post an update either, I'll get one eventually.
Today I'm posting about gratitude.
When I first started the blog and put up the donation button I was terrified of what was in store financially for me. This was almost more scary than the diagnosis itself. Eric watched me cry and spend endless hours looking at my bank account, insurance plans, etc. Money shouldn't be what you have to think about when you're fighting for you life. Sadly though, it's at the front of the minds of just about everyone with a cancer diagnosis. Then donations came in, this relieved some stress. Next Kelsey suggested a fund raiser. I was still terrified and gladly accepted. The fund raiser was a huge success. Between previous donations and the fund raiser I was able to pay for all the medical bills in 2014 and put the rest aside in an account I rarely checked. I, in a slight way, forgot about the money as I had finally hit my deducible in 2014 and, for the most part, didn't have bills coming in for the last few months of 2014. One here or there for $10-$15, but nothing big. This week the bills started again for this year. As I was paying them this morning I just wanted to say thank you to everyone again. There isn't any stress in paying the bills as I believe I have enough left from donations to pay for all of the bills I will receive this year.
I don't know how to put into words the sigh of relief I have from this still.
I read a study before I started chemo that they have tested tumor reactions to chemo when stress levels are high. They found that it makes the chemo less effective.
I also keep surprising the doctors that I'm recovering at the speed that I am.
I contribute almost all of this to not having the financial stress that some have to endure at the same time when going through this.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
