Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Waiting....

Hello all!  Well it's been 4 days since I received the chemo infusions I needed to produce more stem cells.  I'm happy to report that I made it through without any nausea and just a few minor issues.  Also Matt did a great job replacing the IV bags I had to carry around for 2 days during the process.  We are both glad that is behind us.  Now we are back to reporting to the clinic each day for Neutropen injections and hopefully in a few days they will be able to start the stem cell collection process again.  They've collected 1.37, I need to get to 2.50.  More then half way there.... come on cells!

Matt and I have already been here for 4 weeks and haven't started the stem cell transplant yet!  If all goes as planned without any surprises and they collect the stem cells needed I should be admitted to the hospital for for the big guns on November 18th,  meanwhile we wait.

Luckily the weather has still been very nice.  We had a few days last week when we woke up to snow but by the afternoon the sun was shining bright and the last few days have been around 70 degrees.  Most of the leaves have fallen from the trees so the pretty fall colors have faded but when the sun shines bright and the view of the mountains covered with snow it's a beautiful sight!  Below are a few pictures I've taken of our surroundings.

I know God is watching over us and we sense the power of your thoughts and prayers.  xo


On the way to CBCI - High St.












5 comments:

  1. Hi Debbie,
    I love your blog... Your in my prayers..Take care.
    Dee Attebery-7:30AM CCCH door greeter.

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  2. Great Pictures! I hope this is just a speed bump and things start progressing again. Glad to hear you didn't have any nausea. Praying....Love, Carrie

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  3. Love the pictures, Debs, very coloursful. I love snow, I love the way it disrupts everything; schools, roads and railways grind to a halt here in the UK at the sight of a couple of flakes. But it brings a sense of peace and quiet.
    We're all still thinking of you.

    Robbie

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  4. Debbie...I am sure time moves slow but things sound like they are moving in the right direction...His mercies are new every morning...you are in my prayers. Sue Nelson

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  5. Hi Debbie, The pictures are beautiful and I love hearing from you. Thanking God for helping you through the Chemo infusion and that the side effects were manageable for you. Praying that you will be able to start the Stem Cell process on the 18th. You are in our prayers!!
    Much Love, Ann

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