I just had my first Blood Transfusion today and everything went very well. I was feeling pretty weak and tired before the Transfusion but I do feel better now. They gave me two small bags of O+ blood from the Blood Center of Iowa. Thanks to all of you who donate blood. It goes to help people like me!
I did take the day off from work because I was feeling so tired. I took a big nap this afternoon and I think that the new blood has helped my energy already! :) I don't feel as winded now because I have my new red blood cells with their extra oxygen cells. I am going to go walk on our treadmill in our little apartment complex to get some exercise ! Hopefully tommorow I will feel good enough to go back to work! Woo hoo! Life is good!
Also keep the comments coming! I love to hear from everyone it really keeps me going!!!!
Hello! You don't know me and I don't know you! But, you know my sister and her husband (Drew and Abby Conley). I must say I was completely moved by your comment today - "Woo hoo! Life is good!" Wow is all I can say as I suddenly realize how insignificant my 'problems' are. Your positive outlook should be an inspiration for all of us. I love your slogan too! My thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue this journey. And...GO HAWKS!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is Brian! Thanks for posting! Drew and Abby are awesome and I'm sure that you are just like them. Its great to get some feedback from people. It makes me feel good to know that there are so many people behind us even if I've never met them! Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd GO HAWKS!!!
Happy to hear everything went well today! Keep going strong!! - J'nee
ReplyDeleteHello brother,
ReplyDeleteYay for continually having a positive attitude! You amaze me.
I love reading you and Stacey's updates. I'm sure that bloging and reading comments are a huge blessing to you.
You've impacted more people than you will ever know. Thank you!
Love you
Hey!
ReplyDeleteThis is good to read and uplifting. Like K'lyn says, makes our daily issues seem insignificant. You give us all inspiration to be better people. You both take care! We love you.
Aunt Rosie/Uncle Russ
Hi! So glad to hear your new blood is starting to pick you up! I also applaud your positive attitude. You may have to become an inspirational speaker! Who knows what God has planned for you :o) Our prayers continue for you and your mom. Al and Carol
ReplyDeleteBrian and Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI have my blood donation scheduled for tonight at 4:30! Glad your transfusion gave you a lift! Love you both, keeping you in my prayers!
Love Mom Harter
Brian and Stacey,
ReplyDeleteYou are both so amazing!! I truly look up to you! Love you both!
:-) Mandi
Hi everyone! I love this blog. It's the only blog I've ever read and I make sure to check it every day :-). I sport my black and yellow bracelet daily and love when people ask me about it!
ReplyDeleteAn unfortunate but hopeful side note: one of the radiology residents in my intern class was just diagnosed with orbital MALT lymphoma. We were all upset to hear the news but luckily it appears very treatable :-D. I gave the resident one of Brian's bracelets so hopefully she knows there are lots of people on her side. Thank you everyone! Love and prayers to Brian and Stacey.
Cheers
Jenn Lane (in Michigan)
This is Brian: Stacey and I love to hear from all of you! We are so blessed to have such a fantastic support system of people from all over the country. You give us strength beyond what you will ever know.
ReplyDeleteAlso Jenn Lane (in Michigan) tell your friend that there is a lot of reason to be thankful for the type of cancer that we have. We are blessed that it is something that is very treatable. Our prayers go out to her and her family.