This is the one hundred and thirty-third in a series of DAILY NANCY UPDATES I have posted-- now celebrating the fact that even though her post bone marrow transplant and brain seizure recovery continues... the amazing Nancy Neufeld Callaway is in full remission and has kicked her leukemia on its ass.
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Today was a huge day for Nancy, our entire family, and everyone who's ever rooted for the Sunshiny Superwarrior Goddess.
That's right. Thanks to the heartfelt heroism of an anonymous donor... 365 days ago, Nancy had a bone marrow transplant at City of Hope Hospital. And as of her most recent tests yesterday... according to the incredible Dr. Stephen Forman, she is still in full remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
If you're new to the blog, or just interested in how the transplant was administered, here's a link to the post about it from one year ago:
Meanwhile, we've been deeply touched by the kind messages we've received from many of you. But also by the kindness of strangers. Just today at the market, Nancy struck up a conversation with a cashier who told her that yesterday, he'd spent the day in the hospital himself, donating his own marrow to another patient in need. In fact, he was so happy to see what the transplant had meant to Nancy-- that he actually bought her flowers!
If you'd like to register for the International Bone Marrow Donor Bank, here's a link. You could be someone's cure. You could literally save a life.
And if you'd like to donate to City of Hope and help them continue their tireless efforts and research to stop cancer, there's a link for that as well.
City of Hope Online Donation
We were absolutely overjoyed to spend the evening celebrating over a quiet dinner with our kids. And there are far too many doctors, nurses, family members, and friends to possibly thank for helping us get there.
But nobody has worked harder than Nancy.
City of Hope Online Donation
We were absolutely overjoyed to spend the evening celebrating over a quiet dinner with our kids. And there are far too many doctors, nurses, family members, and friends to possibly thank for helping us get there.
But nobody has worked harder than Nancy.
She is the World's Strongest Wife. Mother. Daughter. Sister. Niece. Friend. Writer.
And one year later... she is still Our Amazing Survivor.
WE LOVE NANCY, and...
ALL IS WELL!
