Having Fun Turning One
One year ago today I recieved a stem cell transplant. As all of my blood stem cells were replaced with donor stem cells (my brother Don), the doctors and nurses view it as being "reborn". Accordingly my transplant date is my new birth date. So I am turning one today.
I plan to celebrate my new birthday by spending time with friends and family. Tonight I am attending a fundraiser for the Bill Beattie Foundation and this weekend all the "Albert " family is getting together for a BBQ. After this experience I truly cherish and enjoy spending time with friends and family.
My recovery continues moving in the right direction. There are still good days and bad days, but I am now getting out, doing more and pushing myself to find my new "normal". Treatment side effects can be troublesome from time to time, but considering the alternative I am keeping them in perspective and learning to live with them.
I am so fortunate and thankful to be able to celebrate this anniversary and look forward to many more.
All the best to you and your families on behalf of myself, Kelly and Samantha.
