Friday, July 1, 2011

Update on my recovery

Sorry I haven't posted much. I've just been too sick. But I thought I ought to let you all know what's going on. It's now day 38 since my transplant. They say for the first 100 days, I need a full-time caretaker. That's why my mother-in-law is here. It was very difficult to get out of bed this morning, knowing I was going to feel lousy. But . . . I got up. sigh I feel like this recover moves in three speeds: slow, slower, and slowest. The docs say I'm doing really well and my counts are great. Hard to believe, considering how I feel. But I'll try to focus on their positive news.

I just want to be a mom to my kids, make dinner, clean the house and do laundry. Who would have thought I'd ever LONG to do laundry and clean?!

I try to walk every day to get exercise. Going up and down the stairs helps build strength. None of it is easy. That's all I can say.

I have no desire to do the things I enjoy, like writing and reading. All I do is watch TV--yawn. It's hard to be patient with myself. I could use prayers for strength, both physically and emotionally.

Well, that's it!

11 comments:

  1. Jesus meets you in the dark places. And he never leaves. You're never alone. Praying, praying, praying. (((hugs)))

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  2. Been praying for you and wondering how you are doing. I know it takes a lot of time to recover, but I pray for complete healing through Jesus.

    While you recupe, would you pray for my 9 yr old nephew dealing with kidney cancer, and is in surgery today to see if he has additional cancer? His surgery is today. And he's not done with the original chemo for the first cancer. Thanks. Will keep praying for your recovery!

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  3. Oh, Linda. I'm praying for your nephew. xxx

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  4. Praying for you, Sandi. For strength, energy, healing...and to KNOW the Lord's precious presence.

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  5. My prayers and thoughts are with you, your family and medical staff mapping your treatment. Peace be still. Serenity now!

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  6. Hi Sandi, Thanks for the update! I have been praying for you, and this helps me know more how to target my prayers. I am so glad your mother-in-law is there to help you, and it's great to hear your numbers are good. Hang in there. Each day you are moving toward more healing and getting back the life you love. I know your family is grateful for you and happy for your progress.
    Blessings,
    Carrie

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  7. Always on my mind and in my prayers...lots of love from holland...

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  8. You're here! And sometimes that's for us too. I hear you on wanting to do the normal things. After once-upon-a-time surgery, I was desperate to vacuum--go figure!
    Take joy in the small things, like sitting up and brushing your hair and having someone who can be there for you.

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  9. Sandi, you have been on my prayer list. The prayers for you have been sent far and wide as you know but I want to emphasize that they continue! Recovery is not a one day or one month thing and neither is praying. We have your back.

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  10. Just want you to know your on my lips as I do my prayer walk every day.

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