One-year Anniversary

Today marks my one-year bone marrow transplant anniversary! As I reflect on what was happening this time last year I am amazed at just how far I've actually come. It hasn't been easy, but it's been profound, extending far beneath the surface.

As you might guess, today is a day of reflection and thanks. Please bear with me while I ruminate. I'm grateful that I was eligible for a transplant and I'm grateful that Brad was able to be my donor. I'm grateful that I have a bright future ahead of me and I promise to honor that by being a good person and working to help others. I am thankful for the support of my family and friends. Their prayers and good wishes kept me going when things were at their bleakest. I'm thankful for the doctors and nurses who took such good care of me then and continue to do so now. I am grateful for all that I have and all that I have to look forward to. I am thankful that I can still have hopes and dreams. I am grateful for every sunrise and sunset and all the hours in between. I am grateful for my mind and it's capacity to sense and understand. I could go on and on, but just let it be said, I am grateful!

My journey with leukemia has been eye-opening as you might imagine. I've learned a lot and I've asked a lot of questions, not only about my disease, but about life, death, faith, hope, friendship, love - all the biggies! I'm now equipped to continue my journey with new knowledge and insight. Nothing can break my stride!

It is my intention to update this blog as I have things to report or feel the urge to reflect. There are still so many who tell me they check in from time-to-time. Thanks for that. Thanks too for your love and support through good times and bad. I really, really appreciate it. I couldn't have made it without you. I am blessed and I know it. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

P.S. Don't forget - June is cancer awareness month!