Well, as "usual" so to speak, I am always surprised when the doctors say that I will be discharged in two days. I can never believe it but it always comes to pass. So, I will be discharged today, Monday December 5th which is day +14 from the stem cell transplant. I will be staying in St Louis for a while in an apartment across the street from the hospital so that will be a new experience as well.
I must say that I was remiss in blogging the last two weeks, but today is the first day I have any energy (the doctors truly know when you are ready to leave). I enjoyed having Thanksgiving with Stephen, my mom and the kids. A friend quipped that at least they could have made my porridge into a turkey shape that day, as that was about all I was consuming at the time.
Of course this Thanksgiving was especially meaningful, to have a donor donate stem-cells was something to really be thankful for. Also, I am ever so thankful to everyone for all of your continued love and support through this incredible journey, it has definitely made such a huge difference for all of our family members - thank you!
I love good news!!! Janelle
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic news, Deborah!
ReplyDeleteHope the new you feels wonderful & strong! Janet & Michael LeRoy
ReplyDeleteWe are very thankful for you! You are such a blessing to our community. We miss you and wish you much patience in this journey.
ReplyDelete--Stephanie Pregent & Family
Better yet, we wish you such a speedy recovery that patience isn't needed. If we meet you at the fair, we don't want it to be in St. Louis, we want it to be in Urbana.
ReplyDeleteDeborah! Congrats!!! Praying that all continues to go your way. We're starting a woman's soccer team and are looking for more moms to join us (name of team: Menopausal Moms--but you don't have to be menopausal or a mom to join. Our motto: We're on fire!) We'll save a spot for you ...
ReplyDeleteYes, I will take a spot on the team - call me "The Hot Flash!" Ha, Ha
ReplyDeleteDeborah
Great news.... thanks for keeping us posted.
ReplyDeleteTony N
Deborah,
ReplyDeleteEveryone here at the Foundation is so glad to hear this good news. We miss you so much.
Love Pat
So glad to hear this.
ReplyDeleteWe wish you all the best, you are in our thoughts all the time. Lots of love from
ReplyDeleteMike and Toni in Germany