I was sprung yesterday! And spring had sprung as well in my month in. I had to change rooms to a double for the last day, followed by an almost sleepless night - the last endurance test of this hospital stay. Home is less of a shock this time, and I am stronger, appendectomy and all. I really hope to be feeling good in about a week. I still wasn't making platelets when I left, but get to just go to my local hospital to be tested and transfused if necessary. Next Monday I will go to UCSF clinic, starting, unfortunately regular treks down there. As soon as my blood counts are normal they will do another bone biopsy, and this will establish whether I am officially in remission. I think I am, and most hopefully will need no more chemo until the stem cell transplant. As for that, tomorrow I think they will have the insurance OK to begin to contanct the 4-5 possible matches that the registry yielded on first pass. It could be as little as a month until I am in again, for the transplant.
I have been frightened of the stem cell transplant, but was very inspired to hear that a 74 year old man was going home the same day as me - 2 1/2 weeks! after his stem cell transplant.
I see Dennis's last post he spoke again of the importance of everyone's support, and he always speaks the matters of the heart better than I can. But I will tell you that virtually every card I received brought tears to my eyes.
Well, Lucy just arrived, not in school as she should be - she swears her grades are not suffering from her frequent absences. She was accepted at all the colleges she applied to, and will go to UC Santa Cruz in the fall. I will be glad to have her nearby.
Much love and gratitude to you all,
Anne
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4 comments:
Yay, Anne!!
I am happy to picture you at home, enjoying spring, getting stronger.
Love,
Ruthann
Hi Anne-
So glad you are home, that it is spring, that Lucy is home with you because she is knows where she wants to be, that there is just this moment for you, for Lucy, for all of us. Just this moment.
Much love from your cousin Linda
Hello Anne,
So happy to read this post. Excited for you and your strength and feelings of well being. Keep FEELING what you want, remember the "Law of Attraction" obviously I don't need to remind you-it is evident!! Lucy will be just fine, she is your daughter & has a solid sense of things too! Continued prayers and healing energy abound.
Love you,
Sharesa
Anne, HOORAY! So glad to hear it.
Much Love,
Jackson
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