Home Sleep Home

We are home and I sleep. That seems to be the story of our return. Thursday was our return home and the smell, sound (quiet) and comfort of home is so delightful. Our friend and neighbor, Sue, prepared a sign to celebrate our return.

I am surprised how exhausted I feel. It is a physical and emotional release that is not yet satisfied by sleep. But that is what I am getting plenty of – sleep. Not only are we retiring early each evening but I am enjoying a nap each afternoon. As I lay down for my afternoon nap I don’t have any expectation of sleeping – two hours later I wake up feeling more refreshed.

All of this suggests that the forecast by the doctor that I should plan on resting for 30 days after my release from the hospital was correct. Much better forecast than what we have had weather-wise during the past month.

I return to the Medical Center for more testing on the 100th day following the stem cell transplant and will participate in a clinical trial for the next year. As my blood counts improve, the Hickman catheter hanging on the outside of my left chest will be removed. That will be a wonderful day. The port under my skin on my right chest will remain for at least a year.

Julie and I are so thankful for our return home. We will rest, recover our strength and continue to give thanks for the completion of my treatment.

Grace and peace,
Tim.