Day 363 –Team Bist du Stark

This will be our last blog entry which is marked by day number.  I have already begun to say that Jeff is “one year out from transplant” which is the lingo in the biz, if you want to know.  It is so exciting!  Jeff has gotten off easy in one way, at least:  no return trips to the hospital, something we were told is not uncommon during the first year.  I shouldn’t count chickens before they hatch but things look good for these remaining three days.

Kim sent us this official picture of Team Bist du Stark from The Dude Hates Cancer bowling event last August.  If you were there, or if you were one of us who were anxiously awaiting the return of our young people to the safety of hearth and home, you will remember that the event took place during a terrible storm.  Soon Kim will be organizing this year’s team so stay tuned.

It has taken a team to see Jeff through this last year and a half.  I would not have wanted to endure this journey without the support of family and friends.  I know Jeff feels the same way.  We have been lifted and embraced by so many people in many, many ways.  Some prayed, some cooked, some mowed, some talked, some listened, some drove, some hugged, some cleaned, some visited, some sent cards and their well wishes.  Others collected blood, read lab reports, counseled, prescribed medications, cleaned hospital floors, administered medications and then watched for side effects, performed PT.

 And one gave her marrow.

Three cheers for Team Bist du Stark!

xoxoxo