It has been a very long time since I shared anything here.  I always seem to have good intentions...we all know about good intentions...

More Gratitudes:  November 8, 2021

            The last couple of weeks have been stressful and there were times when I just went dark.  I try to stay positive and I try to stay in the 'now.' but there are times when I feel overwhelmed and sometimes can't even indentify what it is I am feeling. 

            I saw my oncologist on Oct. 19 for my regular 90 day check.  There were some anomalies in my blood work so he scheduled a skeletal survey (x-ray from head to toe) for October 21.  A bone marrow biopsy on October 25.  Then meeting with Dr. M again on November 3.  A small lesion in my was detected so a CT scan of my skull on November 4.  In the midst of these tests I had so many blood draws I lost count. 

            With all the tests and just generally not coming to any conclusions in the process it was stressful and sometimes scary.  Through all this it has been challenging to stay positive.  This morning I saw Dr. M again to go over all the results and move on.  I was not feeling optimistic.  Dr. M went over all the findings and we talked for some time.  The result is that the Multiple Myeloma is stable (smoldering) and we will continue to monitor.  To say that I was relieved would be an understatement.  I felt a weight lifted and could have done a happy dance right then and there (I didn't...but I could have).  As I was getting ready to leave Dr. M says:  "Take a couple of deep breaths...and be thankful...all the news today is good news."  Stable is the go to on this journey. 

            I am so grateful for my Bellin-Health care team...and my family...and all the friends who are so supportive...I don't know what I would do without you.  Thank you...Thank you...Thank you.