Hello friends and family,

This is Sarah chiming in with an update on Carol's month long treatment here at Mayo. First, Carol and I would both like to thank you for all of your kind messages of well wishes and support. This is a long journey and so many of you have shown up with your hearts on your sleeves and extended so much love. It is felt and she knows she has so many of you who believe in her and her recovery. 

She continues to be graceful and in good spirits while undergoing her first challenge of a Stem Cell Transplant. Despite discomfort she triumphs in her true form and keeps saying "Let's do this, I have a life to get to",  then proceeds to tell me (and all the nurses) stories about how running marathons has prepared her for enduring discomfort to reach her end goal. With that said, she is still being her tenacious and feisty self and surprising the staff with her lack of side effects (badassery). 

In two days she will be undergoing the actual transplant procedure which will be the hardest part. She is mentally and spiritually prepared and continually inspires us with her calmness. Her doctors and team are clearly brilliant and committed to her swift and thorough recovery. Details of the medical info are in previous post with attached links if you would like to know more. 

Please know she sees your emails and messages and appreciates all of them. She will check in soon and answer emails, messages, etc. when she's feeling up for it. 

Thank you all and we will keep you all apprised of her status as we keep moving forward. I can tell you this, we will have one hell of a dinner party where all the hugs can be had, soon! :-)