[lenjan]

I was just going through my last remaining bag of "stuff" from 5 weeks in the hospital. All the cards and some other misc. things that I didn't know what to do with got stuffed in a bag, LOL. My sisters bought me some packages of thank-you cards for me to send to people, and I've been negligent in sending one to my nurses, so I was just sitting down to write that.

Anyway, I found and read the card from Doc John on behalf of the community, and the posts he printed out for me to read, wishing me well. Along with MentalPollution's card, it makes me cry every time. This community ROCKS! Thank you for being so kind and thoughtful, even when I can't manage to be so in return. My big mouth gets the better of me sometimes. ;-)

Just to update you on how I'm doing, I have a cold that I can't get rid of, because they're suppressing my immune system with drugs and because my white cell (infection-fighting) count is a skosh below normal -- only by about 4 or 500, though -- bottom level of "normal" is 4,000, and when I went in the hospital I only had 600! My red cells are doing OK, which is good -- I needed a LOT of blood transfusions in the hospital, and I've had a couple since I've been out -- and my platelet count, which was the cause of most of the consternation, has returned to NORMAL. I had 5,000 when I was admitted, and normal is 150,000 to 450,000. I'm up to 189,000, and that's without having had a platelet transfusion since the weekend before I left the hospital. The issue most of the time I was there is that I couldn't make my own, and I couldn't hang on to the ones they transfused, because my body rejected them as foreign.

So, after all the breathing problems and the heart attack and the brink-of-death stuff -- I actually had a doctor tell me I had a 50-50 chance to live -- I'm recovering so well that my dr. has agreed to let me try to work 20 hours a week now. I know the prayers and well wishes of the PC community has had a lot to do with this. I love you guys!



Candy

[SleepsWithButterFlies]

(( CandyBear )) I am happy you are reminded that we all care

[kimmydawn]

((((((((((candy)))))))))) how awesome is that!!!! we love you too! talk atcha monday.

kd

[SeptemberMorn]

Oh, GAWD!!! Now you've scared me all over again!! I didn't know you had a heart attack!!

Take it easy, Woman!! Be good to yourself and REST!

[nothemama8]

Your not that hard to love ya know

(((((((((((((Candybear))))))))))))))

I love you too!

[Lexicon78]

(((((candybear)))))

I hope things continue to improve for you!

[lenjan]

Hey, Tomi, you know what? I didn't know about it either, till 3 or 4 weeks after the fact. They kept a LOT of stuff from me that I am finding out in small pieces, bit by bit from friends. It kind of sucks, but on the other hand, I'm kind of glad I didn't know everybody -- doctors, nurses, family, friends -- expected me to die (seriously).

Hopefully, the worst is behind me now, and it's onward and upward to good health!

Candy

[wisewoman]

Wow Candy what an amazing time. I am glad you can feel the love, caring. It makes all the difference in the world to us when we can look up and see good in the middle of the darkness.

[ozzie]

(((((((((candybear))))))))) I'm really glad you're doing so much better. Take it easy.

[brianm101]

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That actually made me feel like crying. It deffinately brought a tear to my eye. I am sorry that I haven't gotten the chance to know you but I can say that I agree with you on one point. This site rocks. I hope that you are doing better and that you continue to improve.

Keep fighting my friend.

[BlueFaith]

((((((((Candy))))))))))
I love you too!! And you're so worthy of all we have to give. I am glad you are getting better!!!!

[inkblot]

OMG that is amazing and just so wonderful! The power of prayer and a great support community can do anything! This was the first post I read this morning, and what a GREAT way to start the day!

[Azalysa]

{{{{{Candys}}}} Sooooooo happy to hear the "numbers" associated with your body are increasing or being where they are supposed to be!

Any idea when you will be starting the 20-hour weekly schedule?

*Hugs*

[jmo531]

(((((((((((((((((((((((((Candy))))))))))))))))))))))))

[(JD)]

it feels good to be loved!