So very sorry to hear your news about Tommy, but will be cranking up those
prayers, my friend. He has fought so hard, something good surely lies ahead
- he is in the best of Hands. Love, Joicy
on 6/28/00 10:56 PM, Qksk@aol.com at Qksk@aol.com wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> We just got a reminder about what a roller coaster ride this is. Tommy was
> scheduled to start the treatment to prepare him for his bone marrow
> transplant yesterday. But all of a sudden the donor went silent. The meds
> finally tracked the donor down and they were told the person had decided
> "personal problems" prevented them from donating at this time. There are
> other matches for Tommy but none of them are 100% like this donor was. He
> and the docs will meet tomorrow to decide what to do next.
>
> My guess is they will put him through a round of consolidation chemo while
> they are deciding. They can't risk him relapsing again. I don't know how I
> feel right now. But one thing is for sure. I am a registered bone marrow
> donor, and I am taking personal inventory to be sure I don't have anything
> lurking that would cause me to back out at the last minute. For Tommy and
> his young family this was a severe emotional blow... To be poised on the
> edge of potential success and have to reset. Ugh!!!
>
> He is strong, and he will figure out how to make lemonade out of this very
> big lemon. But I guess we still have lots to learn as we take the next lap
> on the roller coaster.
>
> I will send a note when I have more information on what will happen next.
> Thank you all for being there... I don't have time to read much of the mail,
> and respond when I can. I can't tell you how important it is for me to know
> you are all out there. Thank you...
>
> Much love, Kathy Q
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