A couple of days ago, on 11/10/11, I (Jo) turned 1 year old!! Exactly a year ago I received my stem cell/bone marrow transplant at M.D. Anderson in Houston, TX. For transplant patients that day becomes your new "birthday". My donor, my brother Eddie, is my hero as he literally saved my life! I am doing well but still recovering. I guess it just takes time. Maybe I'm learning patience! I still take medications to make sure Eddie's stem cells and my body don't "fight" too much and to protect me from infections. As of now my bone marrow is 77% Eddie and the rest something else...I guess me. The goal is to eventually be 100% Eddie...minus the facial hair! I guess that will require more patience! But, what stands out to me is how quickly the past year has gone and how blessed we have all been!! Thank you Lord!!
Happy Birthday! And look at that hair!!! You aren't hauling hay now are you? Love you!
ReplyDeleteSending love and blessings to the three of you.....miki
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