3-Year Cancer Survivorship Birthday

Tuesday of this past week marked 3 years since the end of my primary cancer treatment @CancerCareNW (not counting my maintenance chemotherapy).  On that day 3 years ago I finished my last of 6 chemotherapy treatments.  I remember it being a big deal that day - a big deal to the nurses and staff there, and of course a big deal for me and my family.

I think I've written previously about the significance of the 5-year mark when talking about cancer survivorship.  For me, ever since being diagnosed, and since having the experiences me and my family have had over these 3+ years, each and every day has different and deeper meaning for me.

I cherish my relationship with my Heavenly Father - who He is, who I know I am, and what this relationship means to me.  I know He is there, He cares about me, and that He has a perfect plan just for me.  I believe that this plan does not and should not spare me from pain, but when I partner with and rely on Him during my pain and always, it progresses me on the path to returning to Him, and becoming who He wants me to become.  I am so grateful for that.