My sister Patty is now in day sixteen of leukemia treatment. Seven days of chemo started on Friday the 2nd. Then there was seven days of waiting. On day fourteen bone marrow was taken, and today she received the dreaded results. She needs zero cancer cells in her body, or she gets no bone marrow transplant. Day fourteen was tough. That was the day we shaved her head. Her long … [Read more...]
Sister’s strength and faith
She had a call from her doctor on Thursday afternoon explaining the results of her blood tests. She was in the hospital Thursday night, and receiving chemotherapy Friday. Initially I was in denial, asking questions, and trying to make sense of what I was hearing. I called her and felt calmer upon hearing her voice, and knowing she was optimistic and hopeful. I cried like a … [Read more...]