Thursday, August 19, 2010

Still Waiting

Ah, sigh.

Still waiting for those little stem cells to take hold.  But, I think it's going to be soon--maybe even tomorrow.  :)

While I still have the pneumonia and fluid in my lungs, I am overall feeling a bit better day by day.  I am getting 2 red blood cell transfusions with a little extra kick of diuretic to help me feel stronger today, along with a transfusion of platelets.  Otherwise, it's much of the same, with waxing and waning strength, energy, and breathlessness.

As my Dad would say, "Patience and optimism."

6 comments:

  1. Holly:

    Keep following your Dad's advice and hang in there. You have a loyal following praying, hoping, thinking about you every day. If love will help, you have tons of it on your side.

    Love, Chemo Sabe

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  2. Ditto the above. Dad's always have good advice for their kids, and I'm sure yours played a huge part in the strong lady you are today. Optimism is everything, and will pray for more good news tomorrow. Much love, Bonnie

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  3. There are so many people going to bed tonight thinking about you, Holly. Looking forward with courage and optimism, believing that tomorrow or a day soon after will be a blessed day. Sleep well and happy dreams of future good times :)

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  4. Hi Holly,
    I thought you would find motivation in some of these quotes. Love, Christie

    Molier "The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit."
    Ben Franklin " He that can have patience can have what he will."
    John Quincy Adams "Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
    Ralph Waldo Emerson " Patience and fortitude conquer all things."

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  5. What everyone else said! Love, (((hugs))), strength!

    - Jolie

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  6. One more quote by Winston Churchill: Never, never, never give up! Keep fighting and maintaining your incredible positive attitude. lisa

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