Saturday, November 15, 2008

Big Happenings

It's Saturday night and I'm scheduled to be admitted to the hosptial on Monday morning at 9AM. I'll be at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill-Cornell Medical Center on 68th & York in NYC. This is the way it works. As soon as I'm admitted, I am sedated and a central line is inserted into my chest. Through this central line, all future bloods are given and received. I'm not exactly sure if I start my chemo on the day I'm admitted, but I am under that impression. I'm supposed to receive 6 days of reduced-intensity chemo and then, on Day 7 -- or Day 0 -- I'm scheduled to be infused with the stem cells harvested from my perfect match hero brother, Avram. Yes, I'm nervous and anxious but I'm also optimistic. I believe it will all turn out okay. But I know that the road may be bumpy along the way. I'm ready to give it my all. I'm fortunate in that I have an amazing support system of family and wonderful friends. I'll try to keep you all posted here as often as possible. xoxo L
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  1. marc far_rock11/16/08, 11:15 AM

    Could you please post or email me your/mon's Hebrew names? I would like to make a misheberach

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  2. Jon Sloan11/16/08, 4:39 PM

    The Sloan family in Michigan will be praying for you. All will be great and we will drink to it in FI next summer.

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  3. Shelly11/16/08, 4:56 PM

    I love you and am thinking of you all the time and especially in my tefillos. I've also circulated your name all over for Tehillim.

    The other day I heard a song that we used to sing all the time when we were kids and you got sick "seasons in the sun". I started thinking while listening that you will have much more joy much more fun and many many more seasons in the sun.

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  4. Leah Solomon11/16/08, 9:24 PM

    Thank you all for your positive thoughts. My Hebrew name is Leah Rivkah bat Yehudit Chana. And Jon, I'll take you up on that drink on FI next summer!

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  5. Anonymous11/17/08, 11:52 AM

    Hi Leah,
    Ethan sent you an email last night...hope you were able to read it before being admitted to the hospital. As well, you know that the rest of us are keeping you in our prayers.
    All our love,
    M.E., Av, Ethan & Elliot
    PS: Love the haircut

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  6. Anonymous11/22/08, 1:02 AM

    Aunt leah I'll pray for you every night and good luck.:P

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