2 years post transplant
April 5, 2008 marked two years that I had my bone marrow transplant. If you can believe it, I have felt speechless and unable to put into words
how special it feels to be alive. Every stepping stone has become a mile stone, but my secret success of statistical data and research led me to
know making it to the two year mark was crucial.
I went to my 2 year appointment at the transplant center thinking my doctor (Dr. Rowley who I named my puppy after) would be present. I typically
tell him to keep his mouth shut with his terrible statistics but I hoped he would be there because the numbers get better after two years.
I have been compiling a two year mix cd to send out but have not completed it yet, but very shortly I will be mailing them out. I have an extensive mailing
list through the years, but please email me your address if you'd like one.
Yesterday, I got an email from the geneticist (the person who dealt with the National Marrow Program in coordinating my donor and my hospital to make sure
I would get the transplant properly) who attached a faxed paper with my donor's information.
After two years, I found out my donor is from Sweden. Of course, last night I was coming up with all the swedish things I could and taking GREAT pride in them now.
It was so intense and a happy moment for me. This person gave me life and allows me to continue my life on earth with you.
When it comes down to why we live, I am sure we may have different reasons, but for me, I know it is the people in my life.
Today i had a photo shoot for an article that will be in a local magazine about young and upcoming people doing things in their community. For me, it is the Smile
Forever Organization. The photographer told me he was always so happy to see someone "winning the battle".
As much as I have wanted to "kill" cancer in my body, leukemia has become a part of me. It has changed my life. It has opened my eyes to so many wonderful
things and people.
I have learned that I cannot just be a human being but I must be a human doing.
Thank you for being a part of my life. i love you and i thank you.
love,
jenn
how special it feels to be alive. Every stepping stone has become a mile stone, but my secret success of statistical data and research led me to
know making it to the two year mark was crucial.
I went to my 2 year appointment at the transplant center thinking my doctor (Dr. Rowley who I named my puppy after) would be present. I typically
tell him to keep his mouth shut with his terrible statistics but I hoped he would be there because the numbers get better after two years.
I have been compiling a two year mix cd to send out but have not completed it yet, but very shortly I will be mailing them out. I have an extensive mailing
list through the years, but please email me your address if you'd like one.
Yesterday, I got an email from the geneticist (the person who dealt with the National Marrow Program in coordinating my donor and my hospital to make sure
I would get the transplant properly) who attached a faxed paper with my donor's information.
After two years, I found out my donor is from Sweden. Of course, last night I was coming up with all the swedish things I could and taking GREAT pride in them now.
It was so intense and a happy moment for me. This person gave me life and allows me to continue my life on earth with you.
When it comes down to why we live, I am sure we may have different reasons, but for me, I know it is the people in my life.
Today i had a photo shoot for an article that will be in a local magazine about young and upcoming people doing things in their community. For me, it is the Smile
Forever Organization. The photographer told me he was always so happy to see someone "winning the battle".
As much as I have wanted to "kill" cancer in my body, leukemia has become a part of me. It has changed my life. It has opened my eyes to so many wonderful
things and people.
I have learned that I cannot just be a human being but I must be a human doing.
Thank you for being a part of my life. i love you and i thank you.
love,
jenn
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