My Farewell - Sunday, June 20, 2010

Have you ever had a project you were so passionate about that you referred to it as your "baby." This blog has been just that for me. Although it has only been ten months since I began work on this project, I believe the time to end it is at hand, and it is with mixed emotions that I do. On the one hand, I feel that I have shared enough, and the rest of my experience would be anti-climatic. On the other hand, I am concerned that at some later date I will have something really important to say and no venue in which to share it.

It is so interesting to look back on some of the posts in this blog. At times I am still surprised at how frank I have been. The one standard for guidance I always used regarding whether or not to share an experience was the phrase written on the back of my blog cards. It says, "For those dealing with cancer and those who love them." Those words have driven me to push past my comfort zone because it was always my desire that sharing my experiences would help someone else. If you are facing or have faced cancer, or love someone who is, and have received help from anything in this blog, my purpose is fulfilled, and my joy complete. In addition, I want to truly thank everyone who has faithfully read my story. For whatever reason you did, I am thankful for your support. I am also grateful for those of you who have told me in person how much it encouraged you. It always blessed me to hear this.

Only God knows what my future holds. However, I will say my immediate dreams and goals include removing the remainder of the mercury amalgam fillings, detoxing, and working with Bryn Mawr’s Complementary Medicine Program. I also want and need to finish the work for my Certified Nutritional Consultant license. All of these projects require time and energy which, at this point, I am still rationing. Ending the blog would allow me more time on the weekends to study and complete my course work. By the way, if any of you are interested in my continued progress, feel free to call Martindale’s @ 610-543-6811 and ask for me.

For the long term, I plan to live, live well, and for a very long time. I also plan to serve God and help as many people as possible along the way. My question, dear reader, is what about you?

Fare well and thanks for reading,
Joan