Thank you for your care and concern. I am feeling better each day. I was having alot of trouble getting over the mucousitis, which made it difficult to keep food down, but the dead layers have finally started sloughing off. This last week I have also been battling an intestinal bacterial infection (c-diff). Now I just have to put on enough weight that round two can eat without putting me in the hospital. (I lost 30 pounds the first round). It's especially difficult this 2nd round to have a positive attitude because I know exactly what I am getting in to, and I am feeling so good right now!
Yesterday, I got to go to a family dinner with all my siblings and their kids and all my own kids. I had to wear a mask the whole time, but this is the first time in 5 months that I have been able to get this close to my neices and nephews. Actually, it is the first time I have been in a public situation. Every time I passed someone they "petted" my head which has about 1/2" of hair now. The kids were facinated! My 15 year old nephew looked just like me! (He keeps his hair really short)
I doubt that I will be starting phase 2 for at least 3-4 weeks, so we are going to try to get to Moab now that it has warmed up, before I start.
Well, I'm half way there. By Fall my hair can really grow and I can be excited about feeling better and better. Love, Becki
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This blog is a way for Becki's family and friends to follow her journey through her fight with multiple myeloma. This way, we can keep everyone updated without overwhelming Becki with phone calls. If you would like to send her your love and concern, you can e-mail her at herheroicjourney@gmail.com. If you would like to comment on any of the blog posts, these will be forwarded to that same e-mail account.
In this blog, we are documenting the journey that Becki began a year and a half ago when she started to get sick. We have posted entries in chronicle order. If you would like to start from the beginning, you can click on the post labeled "What is going on here??" under November 2008 in the blog archive list below.
3 comments:
Becki
Thank you for your update.
I was thrilled to hear about you being with extended family once again.
Excited for your Moab trip! The warmth of the sun and the beautiful red rocks sound particularly healing. Let's hope it does you a world of good! Enjoy the trip and know we continue to cheer you on! We admire your courage and faith. Love to you and your family. Robyne Tueller
Becki - It is so good to hear from YOU! I am so happy for you that you were able to be around your whole family. Have a wonderful trip to Moab. Our prayers are with you. Love, Mary
It is good to have you write. You are so amazing! My childern include you in our family prayers every night. Know that we will double the prayers for the next round. Maybe it will be like giving birth to the second child. You know it will be hard but you also know how to get through it. I love you! Celeste
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