It is official. Andy has finished chemo! I had no idea how much emotion this day and this event would stir up inside of me. I almost went on to work this morning (I usually don't go with him for his quickie unplug session on Thursday). . . but I just couldn't do it. I felt like I really needed/wanted to be the cheerleader on the side line, to be there to see them unplug him for the last time. The LAST TIME. It was a monumental event-everyone was emotional, laughing and crying and hugging and woo-hooing! It was just awesome, all the other docs and nurses there celebrating his accomplishment with us. Thank God for those people. They have really taken us under their wing these past 6 months-they truly care about Andy and our family and all of our hopes and dreams. Not to mention they all think that Andy is the best patient ever and is doing all of this so right.
Andy gave Doctor Fisher and all of the nurses that we've come to know so well a 'GIVE LOVE' poster that he made. Very fitting, as they have given us so much love. You all have. (More crying, geez I can't stop today).
ARE WE THERE YET? Why yes, my dear, I do believe we are finally there! We are certainly somewhere significant, much much much farther down this road. And from what I can see, as soon as you wake from this last chemo-coma-funk, there's nothing but clear skies ahead. Yes!
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YEA. this is so exciting!!!
we can not wait to celebrate with you both.
we love you guys!
way to go, duts!!!
the boys and I are so happy about this "red letter day"!!!! So sweet of you, Andy, to give them a poster, and you know they will be thrilled about it!
back to "normal" again! (whatever that is!!!)
you have arrived at the no mo chemo zone!!!
we love you!!!
Whoooo Hooo! You da man Andy! Much love from Georgia.
Dear Ando and Mere,
This comment will show up as MOM because I set myself up that way to access Cam's blog (long story) but this is NOT your Mom...but your Auntie Peg.
We are all bringing up the Northeast coast line with loud and wild cheering! hooray. Thought about you all week and knew yesterday was the biggest day. Sippie Cup cheers all around. You both are heroes - you know that - you've shown us how it's done, and - as we are supposed to do but don't always get it right - you've shown us by example how to weather a challenge with such grace and integrity and strength. I am so happy for both of you, and hope you can be so proud of what you have come through and the style with which you've done it. I have prayed my heart out for both of you - and at the risk of sounding really gooey - know that all of our lives are in God's hands and always have been - He's there for you now as you put the chemo chapter behind you, and start planning the 'today is the first day of the rest of your life' chapter. ROCK ON. love love love to you both from your Maine cousins...
peg
Uh-uh-unplug the Jugport!!
Hey Ando: THE RED LETTER DAY IS HERE (Actually, yesterday- it took me two days to remember how to log back onto this blog!) We've been with you throughout your journey through your blog for these past months and are ready to CELEBRATE (from afar, perhaps, but celebrate just the same) the completion of chemo and pray for continued good news from your doctors. Your unbelievable attitude, courage and strength through your treatments have been an inspiration to your family here in NJ. Thanks for keeping us with you through this blog on your journey...I lifted a lager last night...(actually, two- one for you and one for me)... to celebrate the end of chemo and to toast many healthy years ahead. (Mere probably wanted one as well, so I had three).
You're awesome, man! Love you-
Tom, Caressa, Dave and Dan
I can't seem to bring myself to remove the bracelet this morning, but hot damn if it isn't time!
Looking forward to celebrating with both of you. Mere, I'm sure your support rocked Andy's world and now that world is back in orbit!
Good times will be had...and had some more.
Well, I can't stop crying myself...sideline joy, exhaustion, relief, you name it. We've said it a million times, but it bears repeating...you are and always will be our heros and we are so so glad you are entering this new chapter...miss you and love you and can't wait to hug you!
I haven't checked the blog lately, but I just had a feeling that I should check it today and I'm so glad I did. Truly awesome news for my kickass friends. Super excited for you. - Curtis
Thinking of you both all the time!! CONGRATS TIMES A MILLION!!!!!!!
Two atta boys and one giant cyber-internet hug.
Well done team. On to bigger and better now.
Andy and Mere, your journey and your online documentation has made everyone who's had the honor to be a part of it more gracious of our health, our friendship and our faiths regardless of which vehicle we take to the same Creator.
From the first email message I received from Andy, through the benefit to this glorious day, I firmly believe Andy was NEVER alone in this experience.
And lets all pray that no one of us must experience henceforward.
Your pal,
Nicholas Edward Gebhardt
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