The Time is Drawing Near

It’s been a challenging few days. We got a call from the Transplant Unit a few hours before our appointment to notify us that we are scheduled to be admitted to the hospital on Friday to begin the preliminary workup for the BMT. It felt really odd to...
Happy Days  Are Here Again

Happy Days Are Here Again

It’s hard to describe how wonderful it has been to be at home with everyone playing and laughing, even fussing and crying. I’ve caught myself many times over the last week relishing moments where I’m walking around my house doing nothing more than...

In the Queue

Mireya’s transplant was originally scheduled for yesterday, but has been postponed until next week. She was in the clinic yesterday and had to get both blood and platelet transfusions. It was a very long day. She’ll have another checkup on Monday to make...

Throw Me A Lifeline

SOS…I think I’m drowning and I don’t know it. Most women are key at multi-tasking, managing and maneuvering it all. I did it in the corporate world and I’m the head chick in charge in my home, but this diagnosis has changed and shifted my...

There’s No Place Like Home

Dorothy had to endure quite a journey before clicking those heels and returning home. It’s been a long 18 days and word on the street is we get to go home today. No need to click the heels, just sign the slip and get me out of here. Mireya is ready and super...