It seems appropriate to me that on this second anniversary of my transplant to thank all of you for the love, support and prayers from each of you. It has been quite a journey to say the least. Everyone, family and friends have lifted me so many times. I will be eternally grateful for all you have done for me.
We celebrated with a lunch today at Kate's. We looked back to 2 years ago and remembering the weather was as beautiful on that day as it is today. I am so appreciative of the healing I have been gifted with. I must mention Tina (my donor) for the loving unselfish donation of her stem cells. What a blessing she has been to me and my family. She was my one out of 13 million!
Speaking of that I want to encourage you again to join the Registry. All you have to do is contact Be the Match.org and request a free swab kit. Two individuals from the two swabbing events held for me have been called by the Registry as possible matches. As of now they have not been called as a donor. Please encourage your husbands to join the Registry also. Men do so much better with male stem cells in terms of less GVHD. If any of you are pregnant please consider donating the cord blood. One cord can save a life! You need to ask for the paper work before you deliver. If you don't donate the cord and if you're not going to bank it, it simply goes into the trash. Please consider this carefully.
Again thank you from the bottom of my heart and please know how sweet life is for me. In many ways this has been a refining process for me. God's hand continues to work in my life.
Grace and Peace to each of you. Peggy
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Friday, October 10, 2014
Post Summer Update
Hello to Family and Friends,
First of all a big thank you to those of you who follow my blog. You encourage me and your continued prayers lift me up.
My appointment with Dr. M went really well. He was very impressed with my labs and overall condition. I was beginning to experience some neuropothy in my feet due to the high levels of steroids he had me on. We are tapering that and he suggested Vitamin B complex. One or the other is working because my feet are fine now. Truthfully I was a little worried as to where the pain/discomfort was going to. My breathing is normal now, I can walk and talk even going uphill!
We had quite a discussion regarding my activities for this winter. He in no uncertain terms was not in favor of me officiating the coming season. He said he sees me as a long term survivor but I must stay healthy and let my lungs completely heal. After 3 hospitalizations for pneumonia I am inclined to take his advice. It's a hard one to accept but I know that for my family's sake and mine it is the right choice for now. Come late November I will be housebound. Den and I have decided to go to Florida the end of Jan. for 2 weeks. That will be a welcome break from what promises to be another harsh winter. I am so thankful for my home and for the opportunity to break away for a bit of time.
Now as a treat (I think) I am going to give you some pictures of our family. I feel as though
I give you medical reports only. Please know that we have had some fun as a family and all of the grandkids bring us great joy. Enjoy!
Beach fun at Piatt Lake
Lake Superior on Labor Day
Playing "House"
Splash Pad
Having fun....no worries - not driving
45 years
Thankful for a nice end to summer
First of all a big thank you to those of you who follow my blog. You encourage me and your continued prayers lift me up.
My appointment with Dr. M went really well. He was very impressed with my labs and overall condition. I was beginning to experience some neuropothy in my feet due to the high levels of steroids he had me on. We are tapering that and he suggested Vitamin B complex. One or the other is working because my feet are fine now. Truthfully I was a little worried as to where the pain/discomfort was going to. My breathing is normal now, I can walk and talk even going uphill!
We had quite a discussion regarding my activities for this winter. He in no uncertain terms was not in favor of me officiating the coming season. He said he sees me as a long term survivor but I must stay healthy and let my lungs completely heal. After 3 hospitalizations for pneumonia I am inclined to take his advice. It's a hard one to accept but I know that for my family's sake and mine it is the right choice for now. Come late November I will be housebound. Den and I have decided to go to Florida the end of Jan. for 2 weeks. That will be a welcome break from what promises to be another harsh winter. I am so thankful for my home and for the opportunity to break away for a bit of time.
Now as a treat (I think) I am going to give you some pictures of our family. I feel as though
I give you medical reports only. Please know that we have had some fun as a family and all of the grandkids bring us great joy. Enjoy!
Beach fun at Piatt Lake
Late night shenanigans with these crazy cousins
Tent making at the cottage
Celebrating Mac's 1st birthday
Celebrating Dar's wedding
Playing "House"
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