I just love the Energizer Bunny. The whole concept of going non-stop about your activities and being able to keep going and going and going. I used to be able to go non-stop. Oh boy do I miss those days! After my stem cell transplant (SCT), I was amazed when reading about a one year recovery for immunizations. That it would be 12 months before most people could return to full time work. One report said three to five years for a full recovery! Really? It would take my body that long to recover from a reboot of my marrow?
About a week ago I came down with a digestive tract bug...some nausea, but mostly lots of trips to the porcelain oval. It is over now, but by mid afternoon every day I am exhausted. Exhausted to the point of feeling ill and wanting just to horizontally crash. How can I be so tired? I am learning that a SCT wipes out your reserves. Reserves to fight off infection. Reserves of muscle strength. Reserves of energy. The doctors say that my body is working very hard to rebuild the blood structure. It will take months to complete and until done, my reserves will continue waiting to be charged back up. I will just have to be patient, continue to search Ebay for a replacement X-Large SACRUM and dream of the day when the Energizer Bunny returns.
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ReplyDeleteLove to hear that you are in good spirits! Rest that body of yours... and let me know if you start finding body parts on eBay... I could use abs of steel :)
ReplyDeletehey you found glow worms on ebay.... you might just be able to find an x-large sacrum :)
ReplyDeleteYes, Dad, you have always been the energizer bunny...waking up much earlier than the rest of us and getting so much done before we ever woke up! One day you will have all that energy back. But for now, just keep resting! We love you!
ReplyDeleteErnie and Linda - I have been following your blog for months I love the way you write and how positive you are. My dad is getting ready this week to start his SCT journey and its people like you and blogs like this that let me know we will get through this. My prayers are with you.
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Since I have been living with you during these last few months, I get to see the way you handle these "bumps in the road" and let me say that you never cease to amaze me. You and Linda both have a faith and attitude that just has to come from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. You trust in Him, and He carries you through. I love you, Ernie. You and Linda are the best daughter and son-in-law a mom could ask for. I am truly blessed.
ReplyDeleteGG, thank you for such a sweet comment. I love you and love having you live here with us!
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