What an age we live in. With a few swift key strokes on the computer, you can discover an entire community of people who are facing the same daunting diagnosis as you are. Early on in my diagnosis, I didn't seek out this community. I'm not sure why. Perhaps I just wasn't sure I had a chance of making it. But, once I realized I might just survive, I began to seek out others with a blood cancer diagnosis. I found amazing websites and blogs. Mostly by fellow blood cancer patients who did not have a matching donor for a bone marrow transplant. Reading their blogs, following their progress truly crystalized how lucky and grateful I was to have my only sister be my match. I am one of the lucky ones. Today is a big day for Jonathan. He's getting his transplant today, donated from his sister Lynne. Krissy had her bone marrow biopsy yesterday. For anyone in this community, they will know exactly who I am talking about. There are so many amazing people out there that are just a few key strokes away. They are always never far from my thoughts. I delight when they are winning their fight and feel such sadness when things aren't going well. Many were lost in this community this year. Next year must be better. It has to be better.
All of this has lit a fire in me. It inspired me to start my own blog. I have become more and more involved with The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. I want to educate. I want thousands more people on the bone marrow donor list. I want blood cancer patients to live longer, better lives. I want there to be a cure. That is my passion. That is my dream. And, as long as I am well enough, to this end, I will fight.
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