So I was going through my computer and cleaning some things up. Realized that really did not wrap things up for those that were following Amanda's story. Thought I might tie up some loose ends!
First, I am sorry that the posts kind of stopped suddenly. Let's just say that things were tough in our household for quite some time. With each treatment, Amanda struggled more and more...we were literally going from day-to-day.
Now the important stuff...
Amanda is doing quite well now. She was given the cancer free diagnosis in November 2014 (yay!). She still struggles with some medical challenges as a result of the damage done by the Chemotherapy, but overall she is doing well. Mom and dad still get jumpy with each illness (especially if a lymph node goes a bit wild and swells)...guessing that will become less of a challenge, for us - with time. Her hair is back now, although she is a new person and has latched onto the short hairstyle look - can't say I disagree with her. There is something amazingly "adult" about her. She seems to have made a leap from that "know-it-all high school teen" to a young woman with wisdom beyond her years.
Biggest news is that Amanda is now officially a university student! Currently starting her BSc degree path - still has dreams of medical school! She is doing well, although she still struggles a bit with fatigue. She has this insane drive that I, quite frankly, would love to be able to tap into - she got that from her mother!
Anyhow, going to keep this brief. Overall we have to count ourselves as blessed. 2014 will forever be a blur to our family, but in the end it will help define who each of us is in our own unique ways. I can honestly say that, by the Grace of God, we have made it through a very dark time...we are blessed!
Thank you to each person that has touched Amanda's life and helped her through her Journey.
- Chris Krysler and family
PS
I would like to say Rest in Peace to Father Catfish. He was a Father with Edmonton Catholic School District and a source of inspiration to thousands of students in Edmonton. I happened to post an inspirational YouTube video he produced on his channel did after he found out he had Cancer. Unfortunately, he lost his battle with Cancer on September 24, 2014.
