School ended with its usual flourish on Monday, June 22. As always, it was bittersweet to say 'goodbye' to those 5th graders, but this was especially poignant after what we went through together this year. I do believe they were an unusually compassionate and creative group. I will REALLY miss them, though I grin to think of the interesting and unusual things they will accomplish over the years to come. If you're reading this, Room 22, I promise to send your 'What I Like About Yous' as soon as I get them typed up.
Just because I hate moss, I scheduled to resume treatment on Tuesday the 23rd. I'm now officially a patient of Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) and am preparing for a bone marrow transplant in early July. Its a looooooong, complicated process and my head is already spinning with new information and more physical tests than I thought possible. I suspect the 8 rounds in hospital since November were a warm-up for what's to come.
We moved and thanks to Colin, Danny and Jon it was really quite a snap. (heh, heh, I know the boys have a different take, but I REALLY appreciate their hard work.)
I'm feeling a little defiant at resuming 'the sick girl' role, and a lot overhwhelmed at the new place, new staff, new procedures. You all have my word that I will, once again, behave myself and give it my all and then some.
There are many uncertainties post-transplant and I may need some help when I'm released. I'll keep you posted.
Until then, know that I think of ALL of you often and with smiles and soooooooo appreciate your ever-present love and support. I still consider myself one of the luckiest ladies on this planet!
Hugs,
Lynn
