Archive for October 2013
Words of Hope – Balancing Act
Oct 2008 versus Oct 2013 As I mentioned in the September blog, it was a weird time of recovery. I had received the FLAM treatment in August and spent September getting better and getting ready for a bone marrow transplant. I was visiting Hopkins everyday and having my blood “checked”. In September I was receiving blood transfusions and…
Read More5th Year Anniversary
In 2008, I was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. I was told my singular option for survival was a bone marrow transplant. I received the transplant in November, 2008; 5 years ago now. I met terrific friends through that experience; doctors, nurses, other patients and, of course, Isabel my donor from Germany. For years, my patient friends…
Read MorePreamble to HeroPalooza
I have had a challenging and rewarding week that will culminate tomorrow at Hero Palooza. I spent Saturday and Sunday with CAM and his family at Hopkins as he continues his battle. I also got to meet a new friend face to face Saturday on “the unit” at Hopkins, VG. I have been speaking with her…
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