8/26/09 - Slowly, but surely getting better

I am slowly, but surely getting better. My platelets have come back to normal levels. My skin rash from the chicken pox and allergic reaction to the medications have been clearing up fast. My abdomen and colon seems to be improving. My white blood count has not improved from yesterday, and my hemoglobin is still very low, but this is normal because my bone marrow got knocked out big time, so it needs time to get back on its feet and start doing its job effectively. Once the blood count comes back to acceptable levels, I can go home! I am so excited about it!

My sister, Verna, has been preparing a special tea to help me get better, and I really appreciate all the help I can get to recover from my state. She will get her blood drawn tomorrow to see if she is my cell match. Ayayayayay! I hate having her go through all the trouble on my account.

A pastor and his wife visited me at the hospital today. I was touched by their concern, even if I do not to to their church. They even gave me some advise about my insurance. They had quite a bit of experience in the area, and also knew people who had Leukemia who easily used up their $2M insurance cap. Our insurance is capped at $1M. Little did I know how quickly we can blow through it with Leukemia treatments. Boy, when it rains, it pours! But I trust that God will pave the way for us to be able to deal with all of these things, like sending the pastor and his wife to warn us ahead of time so we can do something about it.

My hair is falling like crazy. It's kinda funny to see how it it just shows up everywhere. I am glad they mop the floor and change the sheets everyday or the floor may become "carpeted" with my hair. I still have hair left, and it doesn't bother me so much - at least not yet. I don't see my scalp yet, so it's not so bad. Right now, it's not my biggest concern.

This is it for today. I thank you again for your prayers and support, and may God bless you all!