Waiting for April

So it looks like March is all about waiting, preparing and practicing my faith walk through the hall way that leads to Chicago for April.

Reminder of next steps:

Tuesday, April 3^rd We are back in Chicago and I get to acquire a PIC line for treatment.

Wednesday April 4th (Day – 5) check into Prentice Women’s Hospital at Northwestern and begin the countdown to stem cell transplant with 5 days in a row of seriously nasty chemo.  The point is to get my immune system to as close to zero as possible while still leaving a small amount in case for some reason my stem cells can’t be returned to me.  (This is crazy highly unlikely)

Thursday April 5 – Monday April 9 (Days – 4 to Day – 1) to get me close to zero on immune system.

TRANSPLANT DAY Tuesday April 10^th I get my stem cells back. and many call this day my new Birthday.  It is actually my 1/2 Birthday.

Wednesday April 11^th to April 21^th or longer ?????

I get to start to rebuild my immune system making it strong enough to go home.  Then when home I must rest, recover and NOT be anywhere near anyone who is in any way shape or form sick.  This can cost me my life and where folks perish so no kidding.

This past Friday I was honored and lucky enough to celebrate 15 years of marriage with my husband.  Get to walk through all this with him at my side.  Amazing.

Until April 3rd I get to hang out, see folks, work some, rest plenty and enjoy this one precious life.  So many of you have sent me gifts and love.  I am blown away by all of it.

Here’s a pic of one of the great head covers I received, this one from Lee and Walt, Thanks you two.

I am trying to get all the Thank You Notes out and hope I don’t forget anyone’s kindness or generosity.  Please know I am bless beyond words and description thanks to so many of you.