Off treatment

Is this what being off treatment feels like? I am beyond grateful that my son is the fighter that he is, and that he is as brave and resilient as he is. After over three years of cancer treatment, he is done. He had his last dose of chemo on May 14th and his port removed on July 8th. He just had his second set of follow up lab work post treatment and his numbers just keep getting better.
His next visit is in two months. This is both scary and exhilarating to me. Scary in the fact that for the longest time he was going in every week for labs and treatment - then we moved to monthly. He has gone monthly for labs, and treatment every 3 months, for over 2 years. Now the thought of going two months without knowing what his body is doing is a little hard to think about. But I have faith, and HOPE that he will continue thriving.

We had a fun end of treatment party the end of June for him - this was eye opening for me in many ways. One - I can't talk about my son and what he, and we, have been through without crying. I don't know if it will ever be something that will not elicit tears. And two, we have been, and are, surrounded by a multitude of loving and supportive family and friends. These people have prayed for our son, helped support us, and stayed by our side no matter what.

One week from tomorrow, Titus will be entering second grade. When he was first diagnosed before his 4th birthday, it was hard to imagine ever being done or even making it through treatment. But he made it, he is healthy, happy, and the bravest kid I know.
He is in remission, has been for awhile now, but the fact that I can say that, and he is no longer being treated, is feels different. I feel like I can breathe a little easier. I honestly do not know what his future looks like, but I pray that it is long, and full, and that no matter what is put in his path, he will have his family and friends to support him.

My favorite verse for many reasons is Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with your wherever you go".

No matter what our future holds - this I know - we will never need to go it alone.