Friday, September 3 marked my last day of chemo. A journey that began in May is finally complete. I am not filled with deep thoughts much anymore. I guess that is why my blogging has been scarce. I am living life as it is, and I feel that there is not much else to say about it. But I know few of you are curious. So here are a few thoughts: Yes, I am thrilled that chemo is done. We did have a small celebration party on Friday night, but I did not have this overwhelming sense of relief or completion like it was college graduation. It just felt like another step in a long process. I have 4 weeks off and then I will begin 30 rounds of radiation, 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I handled the chemo very well. The first rounds were my hardest and even then it was just overwhelming fatigue. The last 4 were much easier and found that I really didn’t need to alter my plans any on those weekends and was usually still up for my weekend run with my buddy. My hair has been slowly growing back in for the last 4 weeks or so. It is still thin, but definitely longer. And for a visual, I would probably still look fairly bald from a distance. When I say long, don’t get carried away. Megan pretends that she has a pair of binoculars and says, “Let me see if your hair is growing.” It should began to grow back immediately and I am looking forward to no hats, bands, or scarfs. I have become comfortable with just a baseball cap or even my BondiBand around the house and neighborhood. But to have a head of hair will be great again. All in all, I think I have been one of the lucky ones that has handled this process so well. I won’t chalk it up to diet or nutrition, or even being in shape. But only to God giving me the strength and endurance to make it through this.

The only thing left is to thank you for your prayers and support and now ask for more money. We have created a Fight4Julie Team for the Race for the Cure in Nashville. It is Oct 9 and as of today, Fight4Julie is ranked #10 in the Top Ten Fundraising Teams. I thought that was exciting! We have about 19 on the team currently and are looking forward to a day of celebration and supporting this great cause. If you would like to donate toward our team, go to: Fight4Julie Team . We have raised $2,291.00 and I would love to keep going. Please don’t think a $5 or $10 donation isn’t worth it. Imagine if everyone who read my blog contributed just a little. It would all add up. If you are in the area, we would love to have you sign up with us and walk with other Fight4Julie friends.

Thanks for your support through this all.