I’m glad this week is finally over. It’s been rough especially Wed. and Thursday. Although I’m still sore from Wed.’s bone marrow biopsy, I’m better today. Today I saw the physical therapist and the exercises actually seemed to help. I’ve been moving around more and today I actually went inside two stores with my mask on – Dollar Tree and Blockbuster. Sunday morning we’re going to go to the grocery store. Basically, I’m trying to go when there may not be as many people around and by wearing my mask, I’m just protecting myself. It’s a little weird, but if people stare, people stare. I would think many would be used to it since Moffitt is so close.
It’s hard to believe that the boys were here last weekend; it seems so long ago – probably because this week was so long. Three biopsies in one week is a lot, but next week there are no prrocedures – yeah! Now we wait for results. Yesterday’s will come in first and the doctor who did the procedure said all looked well; no inflammation or ulcers. Dr. Fields thinks she’ll have results by the weekend; we officially see her again next Wed. morning. The bone marrow will take a while; weeks may pass, but she told us that she expects good results.
Overall, I’m much better today. Yesterday I was pretty sad and missing home to tears. I can’t say I don’t still feel the same, but I’m handling it better today. We’re going to go walk in a little bit; moving around does seem to help the soreness from the bone marrow, which is nice.
We’re not due back to Moffitt until Monday because mom infuses me at home. It did change. No more magnesium; it’s now an antifungal to counteract possible infection as Dr. Fields lowers the steriods she put me on when I was sicker. My cold (which is what she thinks I had/have) is much better, but I still have some cough so until it’s gone I’m still technically on isolation from everyone else. I kinda like it; you get into a room faster and get some special treatment. Dr. Fields said the cough could hang around for a couple of weeks so we’ll see.
I’d like to thank those who prayed and thought about me while I was undergoing my procedures this week. I especially appreciate my sister-in-law, Lidia, who called to pray for me Wed. morning. I found myself repeating the verse she gave me – or at least close to it as I waited and before they put me to sleep with what they jokingly call Jackson juice (it’s what Michael Jackson was taking). All things are possible thru Christ who gives me strength. I can do all things thru Christ who is my strength. I can’t say my memory is perfect, but it’s the message that’s more important.
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God bless you Jamie. God has given you a good husband in Joel; I worked with him and could sense his compassion & tenderness for others.
Glad to hear you are feeling better, and trusting God withfaith that all the results will be good:)
@Crystal, thanks for your kind words; I'm blushing at the moment.Definitely going to print this one out and store it somewhere. It may come in useful the next time I leave the toilet seat up or something.
Good luck and good health!
Joel my thoughts and prayers are constantly with you and Jamie! You two are such an inspiration to me. Jamie and you will survive this and God bless both of you! You two are the meaning of Family and survival!!!
God bless you both..your whole family and the kids…I pray Lord for speedy recovery to perfect health.