100 Days of Happy

Day 29 - Out of Jail, (Almost) - April 7th

We saw the Doctor today for my 30 day check-up.  All good news!!

Looks like the lock down period is over!! We are so blessed to have made it through this time without complications or having to be hospitalized!  They say about 80% of all stem cell transplant patients end up in the hospital at some time over this 30 day period. As a little side note, We saw some friends we had made at transplant time, the husband had his transplant a day after mine, having a different doctor, we hadn't crossed paths until Wednesday of this week. They had mentioned how difficult this time had been. He had been hospitalized at day 11 for 4 day, and has been fighting infections and diarrhea for most of the 30 days.  Oh, how our hearts ached for him, and yet we realized how truly blessed we had been.

As I contemplated why perhaps we were able to dodge the bullet, so to say, I know I owe so much to the Lord and the many prayers that have been offered in our behalf.  That being said I also have to give much credit to my gate keeper, and loving caretaker husband, Robert. He has been extremely vigilant to keep me safe and protected! He never left my side, night or day, making sure I never came in contact with any possible germs lurking anywhere! He stayed with me through all good, bad and ugly, waiting on me hand and foot.  No one could ever ask for a more devoted husband, friend and companion.  I can't even express a smidgen of the gratitude I have for him and his nonstop loving care! Which brings me to the Title of the Blog today, as I expressed that sentiment to a good friend, that I was finally out of Jail, Robert quickly reminded me, I might be out of jail, but I still have an ankle monitor attached. I will be wearing my mask in public and extremely vigilant to not share any germs with anyone as my immune system continues to grow!  But, what a wonderful day it has been!!