Happy Thanksgiving!

I haven’t posted an update on here in what feels like forever, but Thanksgiving seemed as good a time as any to relish in what’s going well.

I’m thankful for the never-ending support of my family and friends, for the late-night phone calls, for the FaceTime rants and the visits. I’m thankful for the pep talks and for the endless supply of hugs. It is extremely comforting and humbling knowing how many people in this world I have made an impact on and how many people have reached out to show their love and support.

I’m thankful for my husband who has gone above and beyond any preconceived notion I had of what a husband should be. I know I’ve said it a million times but a million isn’t enough – he is my rock. Without him, I’d be lost. He has been such a trooper these last six months – taking me to and from appointments and procedures, grocery shopping, picking up my prescriptions, cleaning, cooking, and doing laundry.  Beyond all of the errands and chores he still finds time to be there for me emotionally. Any time I start to breakdown or panic, whether it be about my health or my homework, he’s there to listen. I love you!

I’m thankful for my job. I’m thankful that I work for a company that puts my needs first; a company that understands my many doctors appointments and is willing to work my schedule around them; a company that is full of such genuine and hardworking individuals. I thank my lucky stars I ended up where I did.

Finally, as cliche as it may sound, I am thankful to be alive. At this time last year I had no clue what was to come. I’d love to say I’ve battled through the worst of this illness, but there is no way to know. But here is what I do know – my hemoglobin is at 12.0, which is completely normal, and my platelets, though they aren’t quite high enough yet to be considered normal, are well on their way!  I’m thankful that the AIHA is under control and that the ITP is improving. I’m thankful that I found a hematologist who I feel comfortable with, a hematologist who makes me feel safe and cared for. He never stops fighting for my continued improvement and he is extremely attentive and responsive each week when I rattle off new symptoms/side-effects. Also, I’m thankful for the amazing medical team at Saratoga Hospital who worked so diligently to save my life and properly diagnose me back in May!

P.S.- A huge thank you to everyone who reads my blog.  Whether we know each other or not, just knowing someone is out there following along provides me with a great level of comfort and satisfaction.