Kelly was released from the hospital last Friday evening. She has daily blood-draws to monitor her counts, which has proven to be frustrating for everyone since the clinic can take much longer than expected. They have all been quickly reminded to never schedule anything for after a clinic appointment because it will probably have to be cancelled!
My heart breaks for them. It is so different for me (Marcy) this time because I am at home, with my husband and son, in my own cozy house with my own bed and my friends surrounding me. So much is still quite normal.
I know the heartache of leaving all that you know behind because this is far from the first time this has happened. and I grieve deeply for my family, especially my sisters as they miss precious and irreplaceable time in school with their friends. For Kelly, the sadness of missing senior prom (she already had a beautiful dress), music festival, youth group, graduation and all that goes with it. And for Molly and Rose - I hear the boredom and longing in their voices to have their friends, pets, home and regular routine back.
Kelly started chemo about a week ago and seems to be responding well. She is very tired of course. This cycle will go on for something like 36 days and then they will begin another similar cycle. Once these two are completed and they feel her body is in satisfactory condition, it sounds as if they may evaluate doing another stem cell transplant. It's still so up in the air.
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I was please to have an e-mail from Kelly thanking me for an e-mail Christmas greeting that I had sent to her...so I assumed that she was at Marcy's at the time. It is fortunate that your family has your home for a refuge!
Ross told me that Molly was planning on going to the prom this year and am sure she is disappointed along with Kelly about the change in plans. Somehow they will find a way to make "something good" out of "something bad." That has always been the way that the Grubb's have handled adversity as I recall past years.
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Joanne
Marcy and family,
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are very sorry to hear of the sadness caused by missing friends, pets and proms. If there is anything that we can do for the family, we would like to help.
God Bless and Keep You All in the Palms of His Hands.
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Tina and Joe
Well, Kelly, I know you, and although you are probably going through more than most of us will our entire life, you'll still find time to have at least a little fun. I have faith you will, and good luck.
Nick
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