Thanks Dave,

I will be 5 years post diagnosis come March and 4.5 years post transplant. I am wishing the best to all of the soldiers who are still fighting the enemy. Be positive and you will come out whole.

Merry Christmas to all.

Cliff

We just finished the traditional Italian feast of the seven fishes. Since I'm the Italian in our marriage (and the more organized and some say better cook) I do most of the work in preparing, serving and cleaning up after the enormous meal. Just the other day someone said "that must be a lot of work". I said it sure is. But three years ago I spent Christmas in the hospital wondering if that would be my last Christmas and, believe me, this is better no matter how hard it is.

I was three years post transplant on the 21st. I consider myself a walking miracle. If I can survive so can you. Keep fighting, stay determined and be your own advocate. Don't take no for an answer and you will beat this disease and enjoy many years with your friends and families. Good luck and Merry Christmas to all.

Lou

Merry Christmas to all! You are in my daily prayers. Jeremy is coming up on 16 months post transplant and has been off his meds for almost a month now.

Hugs

Karen

Happy Holidays to all- in December 2013 I was allowed a short visit with my family having just completed my first round of chemo following my dx in November 2013. Today, 2 years later, I'm feeling so grateful, happy and healthy. My thoughts are with you all.
Joyeux Noel

Great idea, Dave! !!

Like Dave, I am a chemo only survivor nearing 3 years since DX in March, praise God! Tonight I attended candle light service with my precious family-so touching. I was reminded that our God is a promise keeper. Through His prophet Isaiah, 735 years before The Christ's birth, He promised:

Isaiah 7:14New Life Version (NLV)

14So the Lord Himself will give you a special thing to see: A young woman, who has never had a man, will give birth to a son. She will give Him the name Immanuel. God with us

After church, we spent the evening with my dear brother who many of toy prayed for receiving chemo/radiation for NHL. He is healthy and in remission. Our God is a healer and a promise keeper.

May He bless us all.

Julie

Merry Christmas everyone!

I just breathed in the happiness of all of your posts. It is a heady and wonderful feeling, and should encourage all of the brave souls who are still in the midst of the process. There is a very bright light at the end of the tunnel....for sure!

Cliff

By the way Lou, baccal is DELICIOUS!!!!

Cliff

Merry Christmas,

Dx Nov. of 2012 with 2 induction and 1 consolidation only. Miracles happen everyday .

Love,

Dids

Dids!!!! So great to hear from you-you are a miracle and an inspiration. The two of us are proof that platelets in the normal range are over-rated:-).


XOXO

FOR CHRISTMAS & ALWAYS,

Julie

Merry Christmas, Blessed holidays and New Year to all in this special family.
Twilight

God also healed my husband.. He had one induction and still takes Vidaza once a month. We just returned from a week at Disney World. God does still heal and perform miracles.

Bou123,

Bou ,

Tu es de nouveau notre groupe . Lorsque jai lu " Joyeux Nol, " jai d chercher o tu habites. Mon fils habitait Montral pendant cinq annes , obtenant un doctorat en neurosciences l'Institut Neurologique de Montral . Maintenant, il est de retour aux tats-Unis dans l'cole de mdecine de Pittsburgh. Montral est maintenant dans son sang et tout simplement il ne peut pas s'habituer une autre ville. Je suis tellement heureux que tu vas bien . Bonne anne, et merci bien davoir crit.

Cliff

Dear Cliff I'm touched by your message and hadn't realised you could speak French! All the best to you and your family xxx

Thanks Bou,

French has been a passion of mine since high school, but I am no where as fluent as my son. Now he has a very nice Quebecois accent after 5 years at the MNI.

I am thrilled that you are doing so well. Comments like yours are what give encouragement to those who are still going through these annoying treatments.

Happy New Year to you and your family!

Cliff

Hope everyone enjoyed their holiday.
Jimmy is now post day + 10,092 (1st bmt ) +894 (2nd bmt) +163 (3rd bmt) Always make everyday count :)

Happy birthday Lou!!!
Cliff...What can't you do?

Margaret