One of my favorite baseball writers, Buster Olney, always ends his articles with the line - And today will be better than yesterday. I can't think of better way to describe Alyssa's progress...everyday she feel better, stronger and more optimistic about what lies ahead. Her labs continue to amaze her doctors, but its her family and friends that notice the biggest difference. The smile, spunk and zest for life that disappeared in January 09, are on the way back. Our old Lyss is slowly, but steadily reappearing.
Yesterday she ventured out of the house, albeit in a wheel chair, to find some clothes to fit her new trim figure (-20 lbs) and to pick up a few items at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Her donor, Jennifer and her family joined us for dinner last night, which was the first time that they have reunited since Jen left the hospital. It was fun to listen to the two of them share their "war stories" relative to their surgeries and follow-up care. Jen reports that it really feels like there is an empty spot where her kidney used to be, but that she is recovering nicely. It was a very special night!
Tonight a bunch of Alyssa's friends came over for pizza, wings and game playing.
I apologize for not posting since Wednesday. To be honest, I needed a break, but that wasn't the only reason - In typical Deffenbaugh style, we appear to have bit off more than we can chew. We have been trying to get our house ready to list and sell (a process that we started before we knew the transplant date) and have unearthed numerous projects that we are certain will make our house the one that everyone wants to buy. However, I'm done watching the HGTV channel, making non-stop trips to Lowes and pretending that I know which tool to use...well at least until tomorrow when the Realtor comes by for a tour and evaluation. By the way...do you ever wonder why we fix up our homes so that someone else can move in and enjoy them?
Back tomorrow with more on the medical side including a new Question & Answer section.
Set those clocks back!
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So thrilled to hear Alyssa is making real, postitive progress. The deff's are way overdue for some good news and some rest and relaxation (altho I'm not sure I'd say that prepping and selling a house is the way to get it! Where are you moving to?)
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