Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Cleared for takeoff

Well I never would have believed it but I am travelling to Europe tomorrow. Last Wednesday my hemaglobin was back up to 129 (120 - 140 is normal for women) - probably higher than most of you! Dr. B and Dr. A said we better "make hay while the sun shines" and go ahead with Europe! I will have another bone marrow biopsy a couple weeks after I return, but in the meantime Mom and I will make our European debut and visit Germany (and meet Oliver Bosch who donated his marrow for transplant #2), do a tour from Rome through Italy to France ending in Paris, and then spend 5-6 days in Scotland (and visit my aunt and uncle Louise and Dave) before returning to Calgary in early August.

One day you think your life is shattered and the next you're going to see the Sistine Chapel and the Eiffel Tower. 44 pills per day to none (which means a glass of fine Italian wine is in order). Life is like Calgary's weather...just wait a few minutes and it will change.

Cheers (and thanks for all your prayers)

7 comments:

ed said...

Tricia and Marie,

Haben eine große Reise
Hanno un grande viaggio
Ont un grand voyage
Hae a stoatin trip.
Have a great trip

Hugs and love

Ed & Deanie

BJ said...

Bon Voyage!
I hope you and your Mom have a blast.

Mary Ellen said...

Wow Tricia & Marie,

Meraviglioso!How wonderful that you're on your way to see some awesome parts of our world and visit some awesome people at the same time. ENJOY! ENJOY! ENJOY!

Love,
Mary Ellen & Bob xoxoxoxoxo

La ma tante préférée de l'autre said...

Fantastic!
Have a glass of wine à Paris pour moi !!!
Enjoy,


Dominique

Louise and David said...

Have a wonderful trip, Tricia and Marie. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Andrews towards the end your European travels.

For us it is simply amazing to be able to say: "We'll see you soon."

Have fun!
Lots of love,
Louise and David

LLSC said...

From everyone at LLSC we are so excited for you and what a fabulous trip you have ahead and can't wait to hear about it when you return. Enjoy Enjoy and don't forget to rest and eat well!

Warmest wishes

barb said...

Just dropping by to say that I'm thinking of you, love you lots, and am hoping you are having an absolutely incredible experience in Europe!! Soak in those sights, sounds, and feelings. It is amazing.

Hugs.
Barb