Michelle and Jane,
Thank you for posting. It was just what I needed this morning -seeing your names brought me back to a time this summer which was so happy in ending treatment and planning for our trip.

As you know, dreams of that trip got me through a rough winter and memories of it has helped get me through this! I think Eileen said it best when she said meeting all of you made the difference between a great cruise and an awesome cruise!
Rest assured, no matter what results I get, my plan is to absolutely keep up the fight and continue to live and appreciate my life to the fullest. My work is by no means completed here, I have lots to do still - my kids, family, friends, dogs and patients need me (and I have lots more Disney trips to take

) -so hopefully not, but if need be, I'm mentally prepared to do whatever I have to do and recognize that if so, it HAS to be part of God's bigger plan for me...
Michelle, I am overwhelmed by your kind and supportive words. You said before you got the sense there was more going on than a bunch of people meeting on a boat and I agree. You had your own crisis to deal with this year so I know hits close to home for you as well. (I'm thrilled things are going so well for Jay). Jane, I remember our talk up on Deck 10 - thank you for that (and the delicious candy

). I'm so touched that you guys care enough to "be with me" in spirit - I cried when I read both your notes but the hammock visual really broke me up. Thank you!! I've been kind of sad this week thinking we won't be on that April cruise with you guys, but it's a long way off and you never know...