Holiday Greetings
Posted by stephanie on December 25th, 2007
I am isolated to the house until December 28th, our next clinic appointment. This drastically changes many holiday plans but will allow us to continue with our treatment plan. It’s amazing the number of friends and family we see only during this holiday season. I am sneaking to Mom’s house for Christmas brunch hidden behind a mask. The only change would be if someone else was sick. It’s just not worth the risk.
The isolation is mandatory due to our change in management after my chemo treatment and the new diagnosis of Sweet Syndrome (SS). We fully expect my white blood cell count to drop to a dangerously low level. They will infections this with proactive antibiotics to counter any potential infection and then carefully monitor for any signs of infection. They are using steroids to combat many of the inflammatory sign we are seeing. It is all such a delicate balance.
Enjoy each other my dear friends and family this holiday season. For those I miss seeing please understand we have made these modification all in my best interest and yours. None of you would want to be the “one” that might have given me a deadly infection. I love you all!
December 25th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
Stef, Our prayers are always there for you. Keep the fight going. Love Tory and Carl Smith
December 25th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
What a blessing to have your sister KIM. Amazing how you have touched so many hearts of folks you never met and how they feel so strongly about you…as do those of us who have known you ‘forever’. You and your family are in our hearts today and always.
Love and Merry Christmas fm Jim & Connie
December 25th, 2007 at 11:39 pm
Your message shows us that Angels do exist and are among us every day. Your sister Kim is one as is Julie. We will continue to pray that you receive whatevery it is you need.
Much love,
Lynn and Larry
December 26th, 2007 at 12:08 pm
Christmas Breakfast. You are and have always been one of the most inspiring persons I know. I thank God for you and your family being in my life. I enjoyed hearing the Christmas story, and knowing how God blesses the giver. This journey you are on has been a living testimony to others that may not know the Lord. I believe you are truly doing what God has called you to do. Thank you and I love you. Cousin Kara