I used to make fun of this Donna Fargo song when I was in high school. I would hold my nose and sing along in a horrible nasal tone, "Shine on me sunshine, walk with me world, it's a skip-da-de-do-da day. I'm the happiest girrrl in the whole USA."
Today the words to this sappy song have true meaning for me. I got the results of my FISH panel from the bone marrow biopsy and my wanky chromosome damage has been reversed. No more trisomy 11. So, the stem cell transplant can proceed.
I should be Denver bound in a few weeks. I will probably be down there through the holidays, but I can't think of a better Christmas present than a chance to share Christmases in future years with my family which will soon include a new granddaughter. My son informed me today that their baby which is due on February 29 (not too thrilled with a leap year baby, but. . . ) is a girl. I asked him to name her Maristella after my oncologist. He didn't jump on the idea, but I have a few months to work on him.
As you can see, all your prayers, positive thoughts, and moral support have paid off and I can't thank all of you enough!
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I'm so happy for you, Debbye. You have kept the most positive outlook during all this and it has paid off. Your strength and courage are to be admired - I know you're ready for the next phase and my thoughts and prayers will be with you every step of the way. What will you do to keep yourself busy though now that WACO is over? I'm sure your girls will come up with something to keep you occupied so you don't go stir crazy while you're away from the office. Good luck Deb, thanks for all your help with WACO and keep us informed.
Way to go Debbye. Great News. Keep up the good spirits through the next couple of months and you will have it made
Mary Grace
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