Sandi Update---The Evening Before Admission to the BMT Unit at Mayo

Talked to her this evening and she is very tired, but in good spirits. Her plan was to eat at the hotel restaurant and then wander around a little bit to enjoy her final night of freedom outside. As usual, I told her to be careful and not overdue as I worry.

Everything is setup for her admission tomorrow morning into Mayo to start the three week stem cell transplant procedure. First up is chemo for six days around the clock as they try to make sure the cancer is deep into remission before thy kill her immune system and give her back her modified stem cells. This means it won't be until early next week before she starts getting her own stem cells back. This assumes there are no glitches or hangups that slow things down.

It is fantastic that things have not changed and she is still going to get her own modified stem cells back as that cuts the chances of her body rejecting them way down. It also means that she won't be in quite as restrictive quarantine as would otherwise happen. For one thing, she can have her dwindling supply of yarn with her so she can continue to crochet. She is very happy for that as being able to crochet is what is keeping her sane.

So, things are set up and now we wait and see how it goes. Sandi wanted me to make sure that I mention how very grateful she, as well as all the rest of us, are for your continued thoughts and prayers on our behalf. She wanted me to make sure everyone knows that she has not given up and won't and very much hopes to be back home in Texas where she belongs in six weeks.