Dear Friends,

Today is the 1st Anniversary of my Stem Cell Transplant, my “Re-Birthday.” Five months after my initial Multiple Myeloma diagnosis and many rounds of anti-cancer drugs, my blood and marrow transplant specialist prescribed the procedure to promote long-term remission. 

 

A recent oncologist visit confirmed there is no active presence of the disease, and I am able to start reducing the daily medications. There is also a high probability of stopping the mandatory monthly infusions of immunosuppressant drugs by the end of the year.

 

As Helena and I rejoice in these new confirmations of my recovery, we remember the numbing first weeks, emotionally draining ups and downs of the early months, milestones of God's Grace, and enduring support and prayers of so many friends and coworkers. (Not to be forgotten the hundreds of "Get Well" cards that filled our mailbox and hearts with joy every day!)

 

A precious friend had given us a beautiful plaque which proclaimed, "Be still and know that I am God." I read it daily and slowly realized in the fearful moments, silent times, physical pain that - God is always working, always caring, always comforting and always guiding His children to restoration.

 

As my strength continues to improve daily, as this traumatic event in our lives  is slowly becoming a distant memory, we are strengthened in our faith for each day and are hopeful about the future.

 

I am so happy to bring you this update. Thank you for the amazing love and support that you’ve poured into our lives. May God return the blessings a hundredfold to you and your families.

 

With Gratefulness, Peter