Best dictionary word of the day: Remission

Six months and twenty days. That’s how long ago I wrote my first CANCER SUCKS blog post. I re-read it this morning. There was an undertone of confidence that this day would come, but definitely fear mixed in with a healthy healthy dose of anger. So many more in my family did much for her throughout the past six months, my sister by her side when there was overwhelming information – translating it for her and for my family, all of the kids by her side at one point or another, my aunt coming from Montana a few times to help her get through some treatments. And the wonderful people of Ansley keeping an eye on her, errr… I mean loving on her! (I know you’re fine Grandma! I know! ).

But today is the day people. Today is the day! I logged on and read the most wonderful email, the email we’ve been waiting for (not hoping for, we knew it’d come – just a long journey to get there):

Yes this concerns me and I am so glad to write it.  Went to the Dr. Wed. and he says they can’t find any Cancer cells.  All my tests came back normal and good.  I guess I will be very tired for several months but I can handle that. He said no Dr. can say a person is in remission for two years. So will have to wait that out.  Thanks for all the prayers.  God does answer them.
Love ya   Bonnie

Short. Sweet. To the point. And not a brag in sight of what she did, what she went through, how she fought so strongly. That’s not her style – so I’ll brag for her.

I’ve written about her before, click here to see how awesome she is. So in review – the past 18 months this is a lady who has survived the loss of her lovey of 59 years, six months – went through a major surgery, the outcome of which was a cancer diagnosis, intense chemotherapy, and intense radiation. And do you know what she told my Aunt Kay one time? That when she’s going through radiation (which was everyday), that is when she prayed for her family. All of us. Don’t know about you, but if it were me, my first inclination would be to pray for myself right about that time.

“Classy” does not begin to describe her. “Love” does not begin to describe what we feel. So on this day there is a celebration both in heaven and on earth.

I ask you – if you know her, or if you don’t, what is one thing you love about my Grandma? Has she encouraged you in some way? Has she been there for you at some point in time? If you could give her a word of encouragement, what would it be? Write it down in a comment below – I have a plan for them beyond just the use of my blog.

Love you Grandma. God is so incredibly good, thank you Lord.