We are back from the clinic where we got an excellent report from Rita's bone marrow biopsy. While not all of the results are back, the parts that are indicate that Rita is still in remission and that there is no evidence of leukemia. Her blasts are at 0.8% (anything under 5% is good) and all of her other numbers continue to improve. While they don't have the results relative to how much of her bone marrow is from her donor, they feel positive about the indications that they do have. They said it might be another week before we get the rest of the results so, we'll let you know as soon as we do.
So, we are extreemly happy with the news we have received today and are thankful that all of the prayers continued to be answered. We still have a ways to go but we are getting there. Rita is feeling great, eating well and excercising daily. She is sleeping better and her energy level continues to improve. Step by step, she is getting closer to normal and staying focused on being home within 100 days. She hopes to beat that number too and be home for Memorial Day weekend, We'll see - I wouldn't bet against her.
So, that the good news for now - more to come when we get the rest of the biopsy results. Take care, Dave & Rtia.
Great job, mom! You're doing so well, and we can't wait to have you home!! Not very much longer and we'll be relaxing together at the pool.. you'll be home before the weather turns nice, so you won't miss a thing!
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Hi Rita and Dave, it's Mel Claeys. I read your column almost daily and I LIKE IT!!! We're trying our very best to help out on the "east coast" and having a great time at the benefit. I'm supplying spring plants...my favorite! Kelly and Lisa asked me to name some Beatles songs for one of their soap projects but I have CRS....figure that one out! Hope you're staying warm in those jammies! Look forward to seeing you soon! Love you both!
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timelines and odds.. Keep up the good work and Ill keep talking good things about you! Will be at benefit and you should see the beautiful basket marilyn capuana brought me to deliver for the raffle table.. its so awesome ill take a photo of it for you or im sure your girls will. she is out of town and wanted to do something so ill be delivering it.. sat. morning.
have a great day. Connie