From Victoria...for Thursday the 11th...

Hello All...Victoria here

Today has been a really good day. I have been very lucky and have not had a whole lot of side effects. My skin is red and raw, and I do feel weak. But overall, I am told by staff and my Doc that I am doing really well. I feel well too. The only time I feel weak is when I walk around which I am being encouraged to do often.

We have one good piece of news. My genetics test came back and my doctor is very happy. So there is a good chance that I can be my own bone Marrow donor if need be. This is fantastic news.



Sunday I am getting a serious haircut so that when my hair falls out, and it is predicted that it will around May 21. It will make it a little less shocking.

On Monday I am getting the all-important Bone Marrow Biopsy. We will get the results on Wed. The hope is that my Biopsy is clear, meaning from what they can tell the leukemia cells are gone. So send prayers for a clear and good biopsy.

Next, I will be given various concoctions to jump-start my body to produce the good stuff. This will happen after a clear biopsy.

I am so grateful for all the love and prayers and visits and calls. I know that it is because of them I am feeling so good and everything is positive so far.

EVERYONE who is caring for me is kind and loving and gentle and very knowledgeable. I adore my doctor and he actually told me that he loves caring for me. How lucky am I???!!

When you come to visit, lets take a walk. We could even go outside briefly if I am unhooked from my dance partner, the Machine.

I am eating more now and am encouraged to eat protein. So all is well.

Thank you, thank you, thank you everyone over and over for immense love and support.

My Parents leave tomorrow. I am very sad to see them go. They have been really amazing with me. Hanging out. Helping me when I need it, quietly sharing their strength. Thank you so much Mom and Dad I love you both so much. If you want to, come by and read a book and sit quietly with me during the day. Let me know. I will love that and will need that as well.

Sending you lots of love from my temple of love and peace and healing Room 671. Enjoy the well-deserved sun shinny weather.

Love love love,

Victoria