First of all, at last week's visit with Dr. Schuster, he took me OFF ALL MEDS except for one. Incredibly, I now take one pill a day. That's right, ONE PILL A DAY!!! It's unbelievable to me. I mean, I was taking so many meds, so many times a day...I could barely keep track and now...well, now, it's one a day! The one we're continuing is Valtrex, which is anti-viral. The reason we're not disconinuing it yet is because Valtrex prevents the virus that causes Shingles. So, we're still trying NOT to get that.
OK, now the second bit of news. I want to tell you about "my project". When I was in the hospital for the 5 weeks for my transplant in November, 2008, the ordeal began with a week of chemotherapy. After that, as expected, I lost my hair. Unless you've been down that road, you really don't realize how cold your newly bald head gets. I was so chilled.
Luckily, one of the nurses brought in a basket of handmade hats that someone had donated. From that, I picked one out and it was a lifesaver!
Now for my project. I decided that, since one of my most favorite things to do is needlework, I would start to knit and crochet hats and donate them to patients getting chemotherapy. I've begun crocheting a bunch of them from yarns that I already have.
I happened to mention this to a friend of mine who works at a crafts store and she was kind enough to donate a large bag of yarn for my project. Another friend decided that she, too would like to crochet for this project and ... then there were two.
I'd like to invite you to join me in my project. Either by donating yarn or your talents.
So far, I've been working exclusively in cotton and creating seamless designs for women, men and children. This is something I can do to give back a kindness.
Now you're pretty much up to date. Have a beautiful weekend and a good shabbos. Thank you again for checking in and for your continued thoughts, prayers and wishes. Believe in miracles!!
Laylush, you are awesome!!!!
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