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As you know, we are just a few weeks away from Danny’s bone marrow (also referred to as “stem cell”) transplant. I’ve read a number of articles, watched videos & webinars, and talked to transplant recipients. Through this research I’ve learned that people who receive a bone marrow transplant consider it a rebirth. This makes…

Today is AML World Awareness Day, so it’s only fitting that I provide an update on Danny. But first, here are some facts to help raise your awareness of AML. Now for an update on the other Handler and my personal favorite Handler, Danny… I’ve got good news and bad news. First, the bad news……

Someone far wiser than I (Buddha, maybe?) said, “The only constant in life is change.” From where I’m sitting right now, it’s hard to accept that statement as anything other than an absolute truth. Less than 24 hours after sharing my last blog post, we got a call from Danny’s transplant coordinator. “The donor is…

Today is Danny’s birthday! He’s 51… looks 31, feels 81. But soon, he will (hopefully) feel like a 19-year-old, because on April 19, he will finally get the long-awaited bone marrow transplant! The date is confirmed and the donor is set. The only thing we know is that the donor is a 19-year-old female. Well,…

It’s hard to believe that it’s been four months since Danny was officially diagnosed with AML. We have settled into a regular cadence of doctor appointments, lab tests, treatments, blood transfusions, and all that comes with a leukemia diagnosis. Danny has been doing really well. He had his first round of consolidation chemo the week…

A lot has happened since my last update. Let’s dive right in! Danny came home from the hospital on January 13 after 26 long days. We were very surprised when the doctor came into our room the morning of January 12 and said, “I think we’ll send you home tomorrow.” During his previous hospital stay,…

Happy new year! Danny and I hope your 2023 is off to a great start, and we wish you loads of happiness and good health this year and for many years to come. It’s been a while since I shared an update, so I’ll end the suspense! Danny is still in the hospital. Today is…

Happy holidays, everyone! We hope you are enjoying this time with your loved ones and staying safe and warm. Danny’s re-induction chemotherapy started on Monday, December 19. He has a couple of days left. So far, he’s doing pretty well… he’s mostly tired. Physically tired, but also tired of the hospital! The harsher chemo side…

I typically end my posts with “Keep those prayers, positive manifestations, healing vibes & energy, and good juju coming.” But this time, I’m starting my post with it, because we really need your prayers, manifestations, good energy, and happy juju! You might remember my post titled “Victories and Defeats“. Well, we suffered a pretty big…

You did it! You manifested Danny’s discharge date. After 22 days, he was finally discharged from the hospital on Monday, December 12! Danny’s third week in the hospital was the most challenging. The isolation, exhaustion, and frustration really set in. Our good friends Norm & Shannon visited Danny during week three and left behind some…