Today is a day for celebration! My early morning bone marrow aspiration revealed that I AM IN COMPLETE REMISSION! Now, this is not the end of My Unexpected Journey but it is the best news delivered in more than a month and news that brings hope for a future. Thanks to the hundreds of you who have kept me in your thoughts and prayers and who have sent positive energy to me. It has helped me heal and will continue to do so.
The remission news, of course, is the highlight of this day but other important things did occur - like, I WAS DISMISSED. Yes, I was sent home - to Sue and John's house and spent my first night since 11/4 sleeping in a non-hospital bed. Heaven! I thought the first thing I would do when I stepped into the house was take a shower but - no! I have to wait 48 hours after a bone marrow aspiration to shower. So, Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. is my appointed shower time. Gosh, I'm suprised anyone can stand to be around me.
Before I could be dismissed Sue and I had to attend a class on caring for my port, learning to flush the lines and change the dressing. Sue will be doing this for me everyday while I have the port in my arm (and am in Houston). I was allowed out of my room to walk to the other side of the hospital to attend the class. I wondered if I could walk that far with my IV pole and all after not walking more than 10 steps at a time in so long. After the class we had to pass a test given by someone from the IV Therapy Team. Quite a few laughs and mistakes were made before receiving the OK to go home.
When all was packed and finished the nurse sent for that white sleigh (the one that took me into the Twilight Zone) to take me to the waiting car and my first breath of fresh air in 31 days. It was emotional to say good-bye to the nurses who took care of me for so long. I'll never forget them. My next doctor's appointment is Thursday when I will find out what my course of treatment will be over the next 7 months. To date, though, (Re)mission Accomplished!
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Wonderful news! This is so exciting to hear June. All the love and prayers of friends and family have helped get to this day.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news! We are so happy for you!
ReplyDeleteFantastic news June bug! Very exciting news.
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June
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful news - we are so happy for you!! We will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers
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Kate and the Bachmann gang
Christmas has certainly come early this year! What a gift we have all recieved in this good news!
ReplyDeleteWe all can't wait to see you again.
Skip
PS The Christmas Party is December 17th. Shall I hold a spot?
Congratulations on the great news of remission and on leaving the hospital...it has to feel very strange to be out in the sunlight, after so long???
ReplyDeleteThe UNIPOWER Family is now aware of your fight June, and we are all praying for you!
We love you and God Bless!
Joe Merino
June I am so happy for you. Even though I have not written you, you have been in my prayers daily. Take care. Becky
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ReplyDeleteGreat news! Keeping you in my prayers. Wishing you and your family a wonderful holiday.
Hooooah! A wonderful gift for the Holidays. We will keep you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless! Pat Stallings
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ReplyDeleteSara, Claire, and I are very happy for you! It will be great to be home for the holidays. We look forward to seeing you during your next trip up to Atlanta.
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The Bidgood's
What fantastic news. Always remember "Nothing is impossible for God." He has given you a new outlook on life and how awesome. Now we must all be sure to thank Him for this wonderful gift for you. Take one day at a time and move forward taking baby steps to begin with. You have made my day with your great news and I pray that things will continue to improve so that you will be back in Boca soon. PRAISE GOD.
ReplyDeleteThat is incredible news! I am so happy and you will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers!
ReplyDeleteJune, I was in tears reading your newest post. There hasn't been a day that I haven't prayed for you and now I am rejoicing on this exciting news. Remission!!! Yippee, Praise God and thank you God. I can't wait to hear your voice and share this excitement with you. Love you so much my cousin. Hugs and kisses to you.
ReplyDeleteLove, Nancy
So happy to hear the news June! Hope to see you very soon! M Medwin
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ReplyDeleteKnowing you and your strong will to overcome any obstacle put in front of you, I knew you would conquer this horrific disease. Come home soon. Your birthday will be hear shortly and I'm looking forward to taking you out to dinner.
Jim H
June
ReplyDeleteHow did it feel to take your first shower after so long. I am SO SO SO Happy to hear this news. I have been praying for you every day since I heard about the diagnosis. Come back to Boca soon so we can hang out.
We love you.
Bianca, Don and the girls
June,
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely amazing! You're a true inspiration to all women. You are strong, smart, and stunning.... I'm so relieved and extremely happy to her of your most courageous success. I'm praying for you daily and truly look forward to your return here at the office. Have a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year! God does answer our prayers...
Warmest wishes,
Crystal
June,
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Thought you were sick? From everyone here at the Broward College Econ Dev Team, our prayers are with you. We look forward to having you back soon.
Hi Kid,
ReplyDeleteGREAT NEWS! I never had a doubt that you would pull this off. God takes care of good people. However, I must caution you not to over do, for I know you. The road is rising up to meet you. God bless.
Jimmy
Just when the catepillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly. Congratulations on your release from isolation and your renewed life - aka(RE)mission.
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ReplyDeleteI'm delighted that you are in remission and coming home soon. What a blessing. You will stay in my prayers! When you are back let me know if I can help with anything...you will be very busy catching up. xxConnie
June, Real good news. Hope to see you soon. I pray God will keep you in his care. Julie
ReplyDeleteGreat news...congratulations I knew you could do it! I am thinking of you often and still sending lots of healing and loving energy.
ReplyDeleteLove, Cathy
June, Nancy has been sharing your story and sent your blog along. My prayers have been with you since hearing about your journey. I am so excited to hear that your journey has taken a positive path...keep it up, girl. You'll be home soon.
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Dee
June, Bianca sent me the email with your blog. I have always admired your beauty, and now, after reading your blog, I am even more impressed with your inner beauty. You are truly inspirational and I have no doubt that you are going to pull through this... more beautiful than ever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Cara
June,
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear how great you are doing and how couragous you really are!! You are amazing! Your positive attitude is going to be your lifeline and you are going to be a winner!! I cant wait till you come home I will look forward to seeing you at credit union and hearing where you are planning a vacation for when this is all over!! You will be in my prayers hurry home!!! shirley
What wonderful news, June.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have to tell everyone when you will be home.
We postponed our Xmas group dinner until you could make it....we'll make it a New Year's Dinner with plenty to celebrate!
Love, Maria
June,
ReplyDeleteYour strength and positive attitude through this whole process is inspirational and we continue to pray that it will stay in remission! Home in Florida is your next stop where your family, friends and business colleagues anxiously await to welcome you back!
Ken Y.
June, So happy to hear. We are looking forword to your return to celebrate your upcoming birthday. Words can't express how happy we are with the news today. You are in our mind and prayers each day. Love Nancy and Ray
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