Cindy Lou

Journal to share my thoughts and daily events with friends and family
in my journey through Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML).

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Day +7

Day number 7 was another not so good day for Cindy. Her WBC went down from 120 to 110 which is normal. The nurse said the count will go down to about 2o or 30 before they start rising. Cindy may have a few more days like this. Hopefully they drop quickly so the new cells start multiplying. Cindy had a friend from school come up to visit (Julie Etowski) Kaman. That was a surprise to see her. We haven't seen her in awhile. Keep the prayers and thoughts coming.


Kyle

posted by Cindy Lou @ 8:40 PM  

15 Comments:

  • At 10:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Cindy: Better days are coming. I am asking God to watch over you in your journey. Chico and Char

     

  • At 11:16 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Cindy. You don't know me but you know my Mom and I'm sure she's told you all about me. It's been 3 years and 4 months since my wrestling tournament with AML and my transplant and I'm doing great. It sounds like you are too. Reading your blog takes me back. I wish they had blogs when I was going thru it. It looks like you have a great attitude and lots of support. I believe that those are the two biggest things you need to make it thru this. The medical stuff and the doctors are minor things. They get you in and get you started but it's up to you to find your way out. Your positive energy and family will make it easy. One day at a time is what helped me thru. It comes from Dale Carnegie's book, "How to stop worrying and start living." You can't do anything about the past, it's gone and you can't change it. You can't do anything about the future, it hasn't happened yet and you can't control it. All you have to worry about is today. You do have control of today. Looking at the whole situation is too big for any one person to take at once but anyone can handle a day. Living one day at a time is all you have to do then one day you'll be out of there and back home where you want to be. Keep the positive energy going and do you best to keep up physically too if you can. Get out of that bed as often as you feel you can and keep moving. That bed is a bad place to be. However, don't worry when a day comes now and then when you don't have the energy to do it. That's OK too. Let your friends and family carry your burden on those days. They be more than happy to. You do what you can, when you can, while you can, and when you can't, you can't. Just keep a smile on your face and good thoughts in you head. If you don't mind, I'll be keeping an eye on your blog. Keep up the good work and stay on that magic bus. YOU KNOW YOU CAN, YOU KNOW YOU CAN, YOU KNOW YOU CAN,

    Take care - Steve

     

  • At 4:11 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Morning Bella!
    I don't know Steve, but what an awesome post-he said it all! Take just one day at a time and when that seems too much, take an hour at a time to make it through, and bit by bit, 24 hours will have passed and you'll be one day closer to coming home. My dear friend was a doc at the Clinic and he also said that it's important to get out of that bed as often as you can, but if you can't, then don't. You are going to be coming home to all of us soon and this will all be over for you, Cindy. Now is the time for you to focus on the memories of summer with your family and friends. The days when you and Kyle took walks, the wedding reception, time with the Demings on their deck and your grandchildren. Just think of your brand new grandchild that is waiting to be born and her beautiful name................LIV! Your counts will still be going down for awhile, but then they will soon rise as you too will also soar above this. So start punching Bella, non-stop and even harder than before. Hang onto kyle and F I G H T with all that you have. You're comin' home! YES I CAN!

     

  • At 7:37 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Wow! I don't know about you but I am pumped up. Your blog has been a great thing for you but it has touched everyone who has read it, another tribute to you and the inspiration you are to so many. It is comforting to hear from people like Steve Wicker whom I don't really know but helps us all understand that you have to take the good with the bad and eventually it is all worth it. One day at a time and don' worry about the things you can't control.
    We, your family and friends, and all the people you meet along your journey know that you can do it we just wish that you didn't have to have the bad days. Stay strong, Lean on Kyle, he is your rock. He's keeping his strength up eating your meals. Love you alot.
    Constantly thinking about you and hope you have a better day today.

    Doug and Pat

     

  • At 8:42 AM, Blogger Cindy Lou said…

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  • At 8:43 AM, Blogger erika said…

    Steve's post brought tears to my eyes. Every day is a day of recovery and healing and each one brings you closer to home. Remember how much you are loved and keep fighting through every minute, every hour, every day- one day at a time. YES YOU CAN and YES YOU ARE!!!

    Love always,
    Erika

     

  • At 9:14 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Cindy,

    Steve's letter to you just incredibly moving. What a journey the two of you share. He beat it and YOU WILL TOO!!!

    Love & prayers,
    Ed & Cindy

     

  • At 9:25 AM, Blogger Kyle Roth said…

    Hang in there Mom. You are doing great through these very tough days. It is hard to see you have to go through this, but you are handling it gracefully.

    The other day the doctor said you were at second base, well I think you are probably rounding third now and the coach, the dugout and all of the fans are waving you in. Take a deep breath, hit your stride and bring it home.

    Love you very much,
    KD

     

  • At 9:54 AM, Blogger Jessie said…

    hi mom! I am so glad that Steve wrote to you. He came he saw and he kicked some a**, like you are and will. We can only tell you to fight and to keep your gloves on, he was there and knows exactly what you are going through. Mom you are coming home and we are all in the seats right behind home plate cheering you on. You can do it!
    Love,
    Jess

     

  • At 10:07 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    CINDY, FOLLOW STEVE WICKER'S ADVICE AND SOON YOU WILL BE OFF THE ROLLERCASTER AND ON THE MAGIC BUS HOME. IAM PRAYING FOR YOU EVERY DAY. LOVE DIANA

     

  • At 10:33 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Cindy,I am so sorry you are feeling bad,but you are a strong and determined woman,you can beat this,think of Steve that was so great of him to write you.God lokked down on him and he is looking down on you.Things will get better.Love ya,Beth

     

  • At 11:40 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Cindy,

    You are such a beautiful woman!!! All the love and support that surrounds you reflects upon what you have given to others. Wow!! You are very special!!! God continues to hold you in his arms. You will WIN this fight!!!!!!! We continue to pray for you. May the Lord Bless you with PEACE, COMFORT, and COMPLETE HEALING. Take Care and God Bless.

    With Love,
    Deanna,AJ,Tyler,& Taylor

     

  • At 1:33 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Cindy,
    I agree with KD. You are rounding
    second base and heading home. We are all cheering you on. Take care
    and God Bless.
    Love
    Debbie & Andy

     

  • At 2:46 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Buck & I hope your not so good days are going to be less and less.That was a wonderful note from Steve Wicker, he knows what you are going thru. Keep up the good work, we know you can!!!!!

     

  • At 4:49 PM, Blogger Saroth said…

    Cindy,

    Stay strong and keep punching with those pink gloves. You are a fighter. We believe in you and You will WIN. We love you and send lots of hugs, prayers and love.
    Jude, Shelly, Bryce and Shai

     

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