Yes, everything has started, and I am on a roll. I have had my 4 shots of neupogen; which helps my body make white blood cells and gets my stems cells all excited. Remember, the stem cells live in marrow, but when they get to crowded they start exiting into the blood stream. I have to have enough activity in the blood before they can "harvest." Well, I do! They check my blood and I need a 10 measurement of stem cells before harvesting and I had a 14 and that was before my 4th shot...so I will have plenty for harvesting tomorrow. My white blood cell count is up to 40,000!
AJ will take me in tomorrow for the central line to be installed at 7:30 am (you all know what morning people we are!), and then start I start the harvesting. I should be at the clinic for 5 to 6 hours. They say no pain, just boring hours sitting in a lounger. I will have my computer, ipod and movies.
Lately I have been doubting my health and what direction it was truly headed (reading to much Internet and mind games!), even though everything has been so positive and the doctors have been very impressed with my progress. But I know that God is always with me, and so many of you have reminded me; For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Scripture is so fulfilling and just brings me back home to my faith. I love the Lord! He has truly blessed me.
We will catch up tomorrow!
Love,
T.
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I'm so happy that everying is going well and that the results have been so positive!!! I will be thinking of you tomorrow!!! Big Hug!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to tell you how happy we are that you are doing so well and that we love you and will continue praying for you!!!
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