Becky-hospital..

Yes, Becky is back in the hospital. The Graft Vs. Host disease (you can Google to get a little info on this disease) really showed itself the last 24 to 48 hours...She and I both agreed the re-admittance would probably come to fruition and indeed it did. Homecare was just not an option with the symptoms/manifestations Becky was displaying. She has lost almost ten pounds in the last 8 or so days..The skin rash was spreading. She is of course, disappointed, discouraged & dejected, but again, we saw within the last few days a hospital stay was inevitable. Becky was most of all disappointed she would not be able to attend Abbey's middle school graduation. Since Becky's last discharge back in late January, attending Abbey's graduation was one of her goals. Yet, we know, this will pass, and that most importantly, Becky must experience good health. Abbey is OK, she knows Mom needs hospitalization. She knows this is our life right now, and we were all told, the Graft vs. Host disease can surface within the first two years of the stem cell transplant. OH! Good news, Abbey can actually visit Becky's room now. The '18 and under' patient visitation restriction (due to swine flu fears) has been lifted. This was a big boost to Becky.
Need I say, we covet your prayers directed toward the rid of this disease, for it to succumb to the medical regimen Becky will endure. She has already improved due to the meds administered thus far, especially the hydrating fluids.
I've said it with some frequency, but ya know, we ALL have a story. Life gives us stories of triumph and tragedy. We just ask the Lord to walk-guide us through them all..He does.

Celebrate life..

Bill, Becky and Abbey