Well in this new world of mine there is news, not great news, and good news. We received some good news this weekend in that my 'blasts' the nasty leukemia white blood cells are at 0. Now that was the goal - to eradicate all the leukemia white blood cells and allow my bone marrow to begin the process of resetting itself. This will be a long process but I am beyond encouraged by this forward move.
Another wonderful weekend with loads of company including my sister in law MaryAnne who, along with her husband Pat, are in from Long Island. They went to Emma's Basketball game last night which was apparently a great game for our St Mike's team.
Just wrapped up a visit (and a mochahino) with two of my dearest friends and waiting on Joe and Jim to arrive. When my friends arrived earlier they brought with them an honest to God rainbow! How beautiful and profetic.
So the next big milestone is another bone marrow biopsy eeeeeeeeeeeeee-yow which will happen early next week (probably Tuesday). While we are no longer seeing the existence of the nasty blasts, the biopsy will tell us the true health of my marrow and help lay out next steps. Could be more chemo - could be recovery as we prepare for bone marrow - I kind of just want to go to TJ Maxx but they say no.
Love to all and thanks for checking in on Moe!
Hello Moe, Checking in from Michigan where we're spending the holidays with Judy's family. Sending you healing thoughts and wishing you good news following the bone marrow biopsy. Stay strong. Love, Jack, Judy, JJ, & Genna.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear that the first milestone has been reached. Love you and miss you! Kate
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen, we're really happy to hear that everything is progressing as planned and we're anxiously awaiting news on how things progress this week. Best, Paul and Ashley
ReplyDeleteHi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see this update, and I'm glad things are moving in the right direction. You're so incredibly strong, and a role model for all of us. Thanks for keeping everyone so well informed. We're thinking about you all the time.
anthony
Hi Maureen,
ReplyDeleteLots of prayers are headed your way from the Wisconsin relatives. We were lucky to have Fr. Dan and Fr. Mike with us for Christmas dinner and you were included in a special prayer. Thanks for the updates, we are checking in every day.
Tim Donohue
Way to go Moe! Good riddance to those blasts - keep up the good fight because we love you!!! Karen
ReplyDeleteDear Moe,
ReplyDeleteYour blogs are an inspiration. Your spirit is obviously strong and you seem to have a first class team around you. And, clearly, you have the love of your wonderful family and friends. We have been thinking of you constantly these past few days and are glad to hear the encouraging news. Keep up the good work! Sending you much love and all positive thoughts, Riyad, Sarah, Emily and Jamie