October 17 & 18, 2008

Sorry it has taken so long to update we had a very busy Friday & Saturday. Marcus took me to my 4th Bone Marrow Biopsy. They took my labs first thing & all of my counts are outstanding per my Dr. they are very pleased with my progress so far. I am so glad they changed my PICC dressing, there was a small scab on it from the last time it was cleaned that did not come off & it had been irritating my skin all week, so the Nurse got that off & it feels so much better now. They gave me adivan prior to the biopsy but I don't think it was soon enough because I did not feel the effects of it until afterwards (I was a little loopy) They also went ahead & gave me the birth control shot since my counts are up to try & stop the bleeding.

There are so many pictures from the past few days I figured it was best to put them in a slide show. I know how much it grosses some of you out but there are new pictures of the actual Biopsy process, Marc says I am sick for posting them but this post is my therapy & I am bringing everyone along that wants to know what this is all about, so I am not going to sugar coat it.

Marc's brother Eric & his wife Lindsey stopped by for a quick visit, We got to see Loudon & the new baby Esme. Then later Fiday night we went to the Circleville Pumpkin Festival. Brandon had to work & Paige went with her friend Alexis to the Football game. We took Katie & Zack & picked up Kim & 3 of their kids Samantha, Dakota & Paige. After a lengthy ride we were surrounded by the crowds. The kids had a blast there are pictures in the slide show. We ended up getting home around midnight.

Saturday was just as action packed. Marcus & I bundled up & met the club & rode to Columbus for a TDK brunch that was taking toy donations for disadvantaged children. After that Kim, Woody & I rode to Estelle's in Enon to pick up some patches & then back to the club to set up for Cooter & Puppies biker wedding. We went home to get the kids & spike for the wedding. there are some pictures of the wedding in the slide show as well it was cool I have never been to a biker wedding before.

We left early, we have to work on some issues between Brandon & Misty. My dad & Sister also called & my grandmother is in the hospital she had congestive heart failure so I will be heading up to Lima on Monday if everything goes right. While I am out of the hospital I may not update this everyday because there is not a lot going on so it may be every 2 to 3 days. So check back for updates or you can click on the archives & still leave comments for any date.

Financial contributions are coming in & we are so thankful for those. We are putting all money received into an account dedicated for my medical expenses. The medical bills have been literally coming in daily. The costs for treating leukemia are quite staggering for example every blood infusion procedure costs over $2,700 & I have had 30 to date. I do have insurance so the majority of the medical costs will be covered however there are some procedures that are not covered & this does not include my huge deductible, treatment co pays & prescriptions when put all together it all adds up very quickly. So thank you so much everyone that has sent in donations. Anyone that knows me will know that I have a hard time asking for help, I think I can do everything myself. Well I am in way over my head with this one & I cannot get through this on my own so please pass the word any donations are greatly appreciated & if you cannot donate that is ok, your support & prayers are just as needed. Thank you again! Sandi