Almost Christmas!

Here is a quick update on the things that have been happening in the last month.
1st and most important!

Words cannot express my gratitude and the gratitude of my husband and children towards the generosity of our family and friends.  God has put the gift of giving upon your hearts and I know that through His Grace, all that we need, will be provided.  God’s timing is not always our timing, but if we pray, He will be there.  Many of you gave to my medical fund and I was unable to thank you personally, so I wanted to let you know that we do thank you and I pray for all of my friends and familyeveryday. I believe that God is working through me and will heal me, so that I can be an inspiration to many who suffer from auto-immune diseases and all the others whose lives I hope to touch.  During the season we celebrate Christ’s birth, please know that my family wishes you good health, peace, love, family and most of all Hope when sometimes it seems there is none.  If you need any special prayers in confidence please know I am happy to do that for anyone.  Thank you all again for your generosity.  PS - so far with all of the fund raising we have over $15,000 in our medical account!
 
My Schedule so far:
Jan 3 -  Dan and I both are flying to Chicago.  I am so thankful he is able to come for the 1st week!
Jan 4-6 Much testing and appt. with Dr. Burt
Jan 9-12 More Drs. to see:)
Jan 13 Placement of PICC Line
Jan 16 Mobilization/Chemo - overnight stay at hospital
Jan 17-25 Watching my counts and taking some shots
Jan 19-22 Lil Berry will be staying with me.
Jan 23-28 Tanya Mihailov will be staying with me and flying home with me.
Jan 26 Stem Cell harvest from my blood
Jan 28 Fly home

Feb 8 Fly back to Chicago (My friend Janice will be accompanying me till 13th)
Feb 9-13 Chemotherapy
Feb 14 Transplant (Valentines Day- ain't that sweet)
Feb 15-19 Recovering in hospital (My sister Lynda will be flying in from South Dakota for the duration)
Feb 20-29 Recovering in Chicago close to the hospital
March 1 - Home Sweet Home