I'm Still Here!

Dearest Blog Followers:

I have been remiss in my duties to update the Blog, and for that I apologize. I have been back at work since August 31st, am absolutely THRILLED to be back in my job and have tried to regain a sense of normal life. Through the generousity of family and friends, I have actually attended all 3 of Virginia Techs home football games -- and sat in the "Box" all 3 times. I was truly a joy to be in the Box 2 weeks ago in the driving rain storm as we kicked Miami in the "bum!!"

I've met with both Drs. McCoy and Stoeckle and gotten great reports. I had to have a small lumpy-thing removed from my abdomen wound during my last check-up with Dr. Stoeckle. I asked if it was going to involve a needle and he said no. I asked if it was going to be painful and he said compared to everything I've been through, no!! So, off it came!! Dr. Stoeckle had not heard my fabulous news that I was not going to undergo chemo and we had a HUGE hug on that one!

Dr. McCoy is continually happy with my improvement and I see him on a monthly basis for my gamma globulin infusions. He will check my blood levels every 3 months and probably ask for a CT scan of my abdomen, but I'm okay with both of these. I came off the blood thinner injections the end of September (YEAH!!), and am not getting all those lovely blood bruises I used to get.

Thanks to EVERYONE who continues to follow the Blog. I will try to update it more regularly.