Emerging From the Mist

Yesterday LucyAnn went back to the cancer center to review the result of her first aftercare CT scan and CA 125(tumor marker) blood test. On the surface she and I felt confident that all would be well, as LucyAnn has been getting her energy and strength back and has gained back most of the weight she lost. But underneath the optimism, fear enjoyed playing with us. Fear whispered in our ears, "what if the cancer's not all gone? What if more treatment is needed?? What if we have to reverse course and have to retreat back into the mist?" 

I suspect that for the next 18 months of 3 month follow-ups we will have to contend with that petulant little voice. But for now, that voice has been silenced, as LucyAnn's CT scan was perfectly clear and the CA 125 indicator and blood work were all good  So now we continue our journey out toward normalcy, whatever that is. And the weather up ahead is looking pretty good. Prediction is for clear skies and only sunshine ahead.