This week has been a roller coaster. It’s been a combination of some pretty high highs (my counts have started to recover) to some low lows (spending hours in the ED due to an infusion complication).

Like most journeys, the path to the end is not a straight line and also like most people, I handle the highs way better than I do the lows. I’m human.

I discharged from the hospital last Sunday and for the most part this week has been fine. The hospital stay almost took me out, mentally. Missing my kids almost takes me out, daily. BUT physically, I am recovering. My white blood count went from not reportable to over 1.0. If you’re in the medical field you get it. If you’re not, just know that’s GOOD!

Having strong counts is one step closer to my babies and home.

“Soul strength develops when we keep showing up to the lives in front of us even when the pain and disappointment feel like more than we can bear”

-Katherine Wolf, Treasures in the Dark

This quote resonated with me today and I can imagine it will for you too. None of our lives are absent of pain and disappointment. Kudos to you for showing up.

Important Dates:

September 13th: Repeat PET scan and Bone Marrow Biopsy. These tests will show what % of my bone marrow is donor DNA and how much is mine. The goal is 100% however we don’t expect that this early, just that we are making progress towards that.

Shameless plug. My son is raising money for his school through a Fun Run. Under normal circumstances this is an event I would have helped with and been a part of with him. Obviously this year I cannot. However, maybe with your help we can make him principal for the day 🙂

https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/student-webpage/66ce81b7e08f4

Thank you of being a part of my healing journey,

Danielle