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May 2, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal Stealing a little title from John Krasinski because he has been one of the best things on the internet this past month. I do have “Some Good News” today. We will start with yesterday, my white count came up for the first time! It actually doubled!Continue reading “SGN Saturday”

April 30, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal I promised you guys that I would keep it real here, no hiding the yuck. Well, I have had a crummy couple of days. Ursula is trying to show her stuff and my mouth has hurt so bad I haven’t eaten much yesterday or today. NoneContinue reading “Woe is me Wednesday (and Thursday)”

April 28, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal We covered both ends of the spectrum yesterday! Sunday my doctor cut me loose from Patty (24 hour fluids) so I was free – well….I decided to act up. About 3AM Monday morning I woke up not feeling well. I was a bit nauseated, felt woozy,Continue reading “Manic Monday (good news in here)”

April 25, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal “More of the same” has been the theme of the doctors’ rounds most every day this week. I seem to be leapfrogging a day of blood, a day of platelets. While this is expected it would be nice if my counts could slowly start coming onContinue reading “Week 2 Summary”

April 23, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal So the biopsy that was scheduled for today has been moved until Monday or Tuesday. Because of the addition of the oral chemo regimen they wanted to postpone a few more days. This targeted therapy is great because it targets the specific type of cancer IContinue reading “Change of Plans – quick update”

April 21, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal So I tried to think of a great opening hook, a good bait and switch title but then, no – I just want to shout it out how wonderful God is! He is answering all of our prayers down to the tiniest details with a loudContinue reading “WE HAVE A DONOR!!!!!!”

April 19, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal So I learned that my hospital is the hub for testing for GA, so we get results back very quickly. I am still negative. I asked about false negatives, could you get a negative but turn up positive later bc you had been exposed. I doContinue reading “I’m NEGATIVE!”

April 19, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal So my doctor just came in and informed me that one of the staff on our unit just tested positive for COVID-19. I won’t lie, I’m scared. I have NO way of fighting that off. My body can’t even heal a small ulcer right now. TheyContinue reading “urgent prayer request”

April 16, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal Well fans, I’ve officially been here a week! And boy has it been a busy one. Here is the medical recap of the past couple of days: I had my last chemo on Tuesday night – so strange “finishing” chemo that quickly when my first go-roundContinue reading “Week One Update – WORDS”

April 14, 2020 · from Lesley’s original CaringBridge journal Well, Easter Sunday was wonderful. And Monday was the Mondayest Monday. I struggled a bit more yesterday. It was a super busy day – so many doctors, residents, fellows, nurses, techs, chaplains, physical therapy, psychology, and more and more people came to my room. Before IContinue reading “Numbers and the Unknowns and waiting”