Yesterday I met with my the newest member of my treatment team, Dr.Collins. Chris and I have decided to go for the bone marrow transplant. The current status is that we must verify if my sister is a perfect match. Currently, in the bone marrow national database, http://bethematch.org/, I have people that match me with a 9 out of 10. According to the treatment team, 9 out of 10 is just not good enough. This is why we have our fingers crossed, prayers going up, hopes and wishes that my lovely sister Vanessa matches me...Valencia.
I also met up with my buddy Tina. Here she is on the left eating with me last year. Talk about good times. Good times last year and good times yesterday is what I live for. I LOVE and ADORE my friends. They support me in all of my decisions even when they don't understand. It's amazing how Tina has been a true friend throughout my journey. Secret alert: She slept at the hospital with me and held me when I had my cry moments. This my dears is what God gives us in a friendship. Tina, love you hun! And yes we will have more dinners and good times!
Family and friends, thank you again for all the support. The fundraiser Tiffany Jackson has created has produced amazing results. These funds have helped with medical bills and co-pays for my doctor visits. I am forever grateful to all who have donated and supported me financially. I know my mother taught me at an early age to be a cheerful giver. Well now, I am a cheerful receiver.
Last but not least, I will be receiving my 4th round of chemotherapy soon. Many people have given me the look of WTH. Yes, it's hard. But, you all tell me everyday anything is possible with God. I stand firm on that thought every time I have a doctor's appointment, hospitalized for chemotherapy, or given a blood transfusion. I am grateful to have a relationship with a higher power I call God. And with that, I pray you all celebrate this Sunday the resurrection of Jesus. Remem