Reflections 8/7/2020: Yesterday’s doctor visit and ultrasound rendered some good news and bad news. Good news first. My cancer markers from both my blood work and cat scan were tremendously good! Pronounced “clean” of the marauding cancer! Both oncologists feel that even without the expensive follow up drug, just by watching my blood levels, I am good to go it on my own! Hallelujah for that!!! My poor body is screaming for a break from the onslaught of poisons! (Also will allow me to address the knee pain that has me wincing and hobbling.) Now the bad news. The ultrasound revealed that the blood clot in my neck hasn’t dissolved a bit in the last few months. Dang! Still 80% occluded. Might be due to the port in my chest that they recommend I keep until they see if the cancer comes back. But also could be due to the side effects of chemo, which, now is exiting my body… so that might allow the clot to dissolve. Thus, no escape from the blood thinner just yet. Kinda creeps me out, but giving that over to You God. We’ve come this far. I can trust You for the rest. I’m gonna relish the good news and relinquish the bad!