The stomach troubles are still ongoing, but perhaps the pace has eased a bit. I feel a bit better than yesterday, so that is great. My counts are bottoming out, so I had a platelet transfusion today, as the risk of bleeding is very high. Uncle Ed, with his weekly donations of platelets, would appreciate that one! The doctors also gave me a shot of GCSF, the same concoction my brother received last week, to try to help my very brand new marrow gain speed. The quicker my white count can recover, the lower the risk of complicated infections. My doctors are being pretty cautious.
The one bonus to being in bed or bathroom the past few days is that I caught all 5 days of the US Open. Perhaps the unending focus of Tiger or the laid-back attitude of Rocco has given me a little boost. Or maybe it's the unending supply of energy and prayers you have been sending. Or all of it likely. That's the way the world works! I'm just enjoying this time of feeling not half bad...I'm even wearing jeans to prove it. Cheers.
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Hi Tricia,
Thanks for letting us know about your"little relief". We pray that, that little bit grows a liitle bit bigger every moment, and also that your brand new marrow gains speed very quickly!
Enjoy wearing your jeans - they always look so good on you!
Cheers back to you!
Love, prayers, & Qi,
Bob & Mary Ellen xoxoxoxo
Dear Tricia,
Thanks for bringing is up to date. Our hope is that your relief will increase hugely in the next few days and your white count will recover quickly. We continue out prayer line and wish you Godspeed.
Love and admiration always,
BJ
Dear Tricia,
You inspire me to continue the donations, it's a 14 day cycle and it's actually something I look forward to, I even get a free coke and treat when I'm done. And.. and...sometimes they even serve burgers. They really treat me good there. Yeah, I know, all for a bag of platelets.
Love, prayers and Qi continue your way.
Uncle Ed
Hi Tricia ,
I was so hoping of a little easing off of the bad waves.
Great to hear that you wore your jeans,that's a plus.
I did not watch any of the US Open,but I did
play a little golf in Tofino.
I love to think that you have relatives that are blood (plateletts) donors.As they say, what goes around comes around.
Sending more sunshine your way.
Dominique and George
Dear Tricia,
It is so good to get up in the morning to find another blog posting from you. You are really spoiling us!
We know that you are in good hands there in Calgary and we appreciate the cautious approach of your doctors. You are obviously as precious to them as you are to us.
We were able to catch very little US Open action here in St. Andrews. What we saw of Rocco's attitude made him a winner no matter what; and Tiger's focus was just as inspiring. I'm glad their performance gave you "a little boost", too. It seems that you are able to tap into energy sources of every kind. That's one of your greatest strengths.
Take good care of yourself, Tricia ... just for today!
Lots of love,
Louise and David
Hi Tricia,
Glad to hear that you were feeling a little better. I hope today brings you a little (or better yet, a lot) more relief. I am thankful that the sun is finally shining here in our previously dreary city and hope it bring you a little cheer and warmth also. Thinking of you and sending positive energy your way.
Love Lindsey
A little relief, Is a GREAT Thing! - tomorrow will hopefully be even better, way to go! I update the people in my office and they are also cheering for you!
Go Tricia GO! there are LOTS of people cheering for you, more than I think you know, complete strangers! all sending you positive engery!
Love you!
Melissa, Alan and Bjorn and the staff at Pets First
Hi Tricia,
This is great news to hear you are feeling some relief, i hope your new marrow gets that little boost it needs to start building up those counts for you!
You are doing great and all the positive vibes and prayers will continue to be sent your way.
Love Sonia
Hi Tricia,
It is nice to have updates from your blog. Glad to hear that you feel a little better. Hope each day gets better!! We are thinking of you and sending lots of positive energy!!!
Looking forward to seeing you for lunch or coffee!!!
Sunshine!
Linda, Reynold, Emily & Cole.
xo
PS - Cole was wondering if we could go over to your house to see the bed you sleep in!! He told me that you and him had a conversation about his and your bed?! The things that 3 year olds want to talk about!!!
Hi Tricia,
If thoughts and prayers were flowers, man you'd have the biggest garden ever! I've been wearing all my angel jewellery for you too. Hope today is better than yesterday.
Row on!
Michele
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