It was great news yesterday to get confirmation that my younger sister, Nancy, who lives with her husband, Albert, near Corydon is a perfect match for a Bone Marrow Transplant.There was ONLY a 50 percent chance that either of my sisters would be a sibling match so we and the Doctors are elated for the match and for Nancy's willingness to be a donor.It seems that there is always something new coming along that needs to be resolved before being able to get back toward a hopeful Bone Marrow Transplant time schedule.
One of my un-expected surprises last week was the development of some esophagus irritations that not only kept me from eating but also not able to even sip/drink water without severe chest heart-burn. So I've been on IV nourishment for several days now.
Hopefully my irritated esophagus will be healed and I can be taken off IV feedings over the weekend and the Chemo can start on Monday.The doctors are anxious to begin my next round of Chemo to kill off the balance of the bad Leukemia cells so I can receive the Bone Marrow Transplant.They estimate that it will probably be the end of May or 1st of June before they'll have me through the Chemo, do another Bone Marrow Procedure and have me ready for the actual transplant.Sounds like lots more hospital time before as well as after the transplant. :-(
It hardly seems possible that that we're beginning May with the Mini-Marathon activities scheduled for this weekend.
The Sunny weather looks delightful from my 6th floor vista point in the Oncology Wing of St Vincent hospital.
Sharon & I really appreciate all your prayers, thoughts, e-mails and cards of encouragement. They mean so very much to us.
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Hi Bob: Your truly optimistic outlook is a lesson of importance for all of us. Even we ourselves need encouragement as we live and dwell on the events of your illness. So many of us know the trials you are going thru, if not for ourselves, then for our friends and relatives. You and Sharon continue to be an inspiration. Thanks for sharing at this difficult time and ....God Bless.
Vivian
Hi Bob,
It seems that this email came into my life at a most opportune time. I am going on Thursday to a hematologist with the hope that luekemia will be ruled out. I have had some anemia problems and several blood tests and my GP felt that I needed to see a hematologist. He told me that luekemia is one of the possibilities. Your wonderful attitude has helped me at a very
"scary" time.
I am fortunate that Eddie Douglas came into my life after the 50th class reunion and we are now together. He has been such a support for me and I do not have to face the waiting alone. My husband, Don Holz, died from a heart attack 17 years ago.
We have you in our prayers.
Edna May (Adams) Holz
hi bob,
sorry for your bad medical news and happy that your sister is a positive donor.
i was jackie schutte in hs. in oct, i will have been jackie schutte curd for 53 yrs.
you will have our prayers and we hope to hear good news soon.
the prep time is scarier than the knowing. at this time bob is having some health problems (nothing serious we hope) but it is a worry.
sharon will be your strength.
prayers, always
bob and jackie curd
We, and your Castleview friends, are praying for healing without complications as we give God all the glory for what HE will do in these days ahead. I hope to visit again soon.
Blessings,
Rick
Hello old friend, you Thompsons are surely made out of good stuff! What a terrific outlook you have taken with this piece of lemon that life has thrown your way. Know that you are on both mine and Hanley's heart everyday. Beth
Bob: I think of you daily and wonder what is going on now. I miss our runs and during this hard time think of our many ventures.
Now that you are not eating you migh just think of the many eating experiences we have had.
One that comes to mind is the time we stoped at the Mix resturant in Phonix and the gas most of experenced after eating that strange meal.
Keep on fighting and lets start thinking of biking after you get out of the hospital.
Boomer
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