Not A Match

Yesterday, I got a heartbreaking news from my doctors.

"My two siblings are not a bone marrow match for me."

It felt like thud on my chest. I felt alone.

I think it's okay to feel bad for now...until I get all my bearings in the right place. I feel miserable inside and out. 

Outside, the rain keeps pouring.

South Texas Summers

Posted by Von Battle


Last summer was a hot one here in South Texas. I am originally from Vermont, so it was very difficult for me to handle. I just married a man who is in the Air Force, and they moved us to San Antonio in November. I was happy that the winter was mild, but I had no idea what a summer I was in for! It was so hot that I didn’t even want to go outside. We had several weeks where every day was over 100 degrees. When I left the house, I felt like I was stepping into an oven. Not only was it very hot, but the humidity was intense. I couldn’t get my hair to stay straight, and I always felt like I looked like a sweaty mess. I went to http://www.tvbydirect.com/ and immediately upgraded our Directv package so I would be entertained while it was so hot outside. I’m hoping that next summer it won’t be so hot, but this time at least I’ll be prepared.

Fear

I've been feeling down since my last blood test. Foremost reason is that my platelets went down to 34. A few weeks leading to my blood test, I was feeling good and thought that I'd be getting my life back, but one low count of platelets takes me back to a whirl of depression and fear. 

Fear mostly that I might still go down the road of a bone marrow transplant, fear that my platelets are going down again and I am helpless in stopping it, fear that I may not have enough strength to go through this roller coaster ride and fear that I'm just delaying the inevitable.

Longwood's Flowers

Although it's winter here , the Longwood Conservatory still has all sorts of flowers blooming. When we visited before Christmas, they had a Christmas theme going on in addition to their tropical flowers, winter flowers and more.

 Red Winter Berries

 Poinsettias

Winter Begonias

This is an orchid, but I forgot to check the name.

Some flower I like but can't remember its name.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ALL!

February - A Month Of Blessings

February started busy:

• I opened my Etsy Shop - kayni's kreations. I'm so excited but wasn't prepared on the amount of hours and work I have to dedicate to it. I still have to make my first sale.
• I have tons of reading for school. So far, my subjects are more interesting than the ones I took last semester.
• After our annual meeting, work's picking up and paper work is piling up. I miss my down times.
• I am  thankful and happy I received a very generous pay increase.
• Tomorrow, I am off to Las Vegas with Mom and Kepi. My Dad is meeting us there, so I can't wait to see him.

Just a short update from me. Keep smiling and keep busy.