Well here it is folks! The big moment we have all been waiting for! I’m coming out of isolation today! This really is exciting news! This means my blood levels are considered safe, and the Doctor says the doors can open! I can now walk the hall and visit with friends. The only drawback is I have to mask up to do that. But tis a small price to pay for a bit of freedom. Although I must say, I find most people still stay in their rooms. And although, I can walk the floor today! I don’t get to go outside until tomorrow, but I am good with that. That can wait.
In the meantime, a little celebration with an iconic lady from the 1970’s who truly showed style, grace and talent, and who wasn’t afraid to take chances in her life. Miss Diana Ross! It sure paid off for her, and I am confident when I leave Moscow, it will pay off for me as well.
I thought this song was perfect for todays video. Unfortunately you won’t be able to watch it from the blog page. After you hit play you will see a link to youtube. You can watch it there. Either way, I thought it was a fitting way to express how I am feeling today!
Im Coming Out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HR6pRNfhlJY
A few other things have changed as well, now that I am officially out of isolation. I still get the white jimmies at night but tomorrow I get my stuff back! I can wear normal clothes and go outside! I also no longer have to wash my dishes three times! Only one wash is required at this point. And lastly, the vodka baths have stopped. I do still use the mouthwash they gave us. It is really strong and I like it.
So for the future, what’s next? Well tomorrow my team will get a five hour infusion of Rituximab. This is one of the last therapies we will be given before we go home. It will help rid our bodies of any lasting little B cells that can cause trouble for us. It is a chimeric monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20, which is primarily found on the surface of immune system B cells. Rituximab destroys B cells, and is therefore used to treat diseases which are characterized by excessive numbers of B cells, overactive B cells, or dysfunctional B cells. This includes many lymphomas, leukemias, transplant rejection, and autoimmune disorders like Multiple Sclerosis!
So that really is it for now. Im out of isolation. I am getting some exercise and I am gearing up for my five hour B cell killing elixir tomorrow! That will get me on the last road to recovery. More tomorrow. Thanks for following 🙂
Yeah Laurie!
So glad to hear you are out. Now your life is on the right tract and will be forever going right. Can’t wait for you to get home so we can start our new life.
Me too dear. I am in the home stretch so to speak. Had a long and rough day. But tomorrow will be better and I will hopefully get outside for at least a few minutes! Love you to infinity and beyond! Can’t wait to come home to you <3
Hi Sweetie,
Don’t even know if I am doing this right. It’s a bit confusing. Thrilled to hear all your progress.
How wonderful that Tommy was able to be with you. All our combined prayers are the greatest medicine.
Our world seems very mundane after learning what you are going through. Please know that you two are in our thoughts and prayers every minute of the day. Send my love to Danny (does he mind my calling him that). Can’t wait to come to your party!
Yay!!! Congrats on making it through isolation. How exciting that your cousin was able to visit. I so look forward to reading your blog everyday. I smile as I read it and am so happy for you. You are truly inspirational!!