Out and about!
Day -6
What? Why day -6? Well, for Bone Marrow Transplant they count down days from admission to chemo to stem cell infusion from -7 to 0. They then count back up. i.e 7 days from 0, 14 days from 0 etc. One person referred to Day 0 as a sort of new birthday.
After the usual flow of what seems non-stop visitors, all of whom are wonderful people, from doctors to nurses to people letting you know about what is offered to patients and families, we got visited by the physical and occupational therapy ladies. They made sure Matthew is physically strong and able, which he is thank God, and then took him on a walkabout. Now, on the BMT floor that isn’t too far but they say anytime he can get out and walk he should. It really helps get through this process, in many ways!
Then, a little later, Craig, from His Grace, stopped in to give Matthew a back massage. He is a great guy and was here before when Matthew was on this floor so he remembered him and talked to him alot.
The first day is almost behind us and all is going well. Matthew is sharing some Norway pictures with Heather #1 (he has two nurses named Heather) and it is great to hear all these stories all over again.
Mom will be here soon, bearing food for Matthew, and then we move forward with more treatment heading to day -5.
Thank you all so very much for all your prayers and support!
Matthews Cancer Adventure 