I can picture myself this way for the last few weeks. Like I was in a dark tunnel somehow but yet, entirely wrapped up in love and support of those around me. Were there moments of fear? Of course there were, but they were fleeting, because someone would swoop in and make me talk about them, then that person would tell me things just couldn’t happen that way, and I believed them. I think I needed to. I also have to admit that there were many times I lost hope. It’s hard to really believe something will be different when it has been another way for just so long.
Hope is back. To stay. How silly to have ever let hope, faith, etc get away from me.
Guess what?? Dr Chaudry is expecting we can take the next step (out of hospital, but clinic patient still going in twice a week, then once) NEXT WEEK. He says that is super fast, and not to get too worked up, but I told him that’s how we roll. Christi and I have always been overachievers.
Here I was, sitting here thinking WOW. I am on 10mg of prednisone, and my head doesn’t feel like it’s going to blow off. My lungs are clearer that they should be. Wow.
I shared this with Dr.Chaudry and his answer was “well, you just needed a simple little Stem Cell transplant in the middle there somewhere.” That’s it! I am feeling better, and for the first time ever, I know it’s a direct result of this really hard journey we’ve been on. A result of feeling wrapped in all that love, the result of this amazing medical team.
Do we have challenges ahead? Sure we do, my body is building a new immune system. I can’t fight a common cold right now. My hair is falling out like crazy, and it’s super itchy. My mouth sores are still raging. But those little words are much stronger than any challenge, and they are back. HOPE. FAITH.
Peace & Love
Trish xo
Trish G 
Rooting for you Trish! I hope you are well enough to go to the apartment soon. It will be so nice for you to be able to regain your strength away from the hospital setting.
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Trish, you amaze me every time I read your up-dates- you are incredible and strong and courageous! You are simply an inspiration. Sending much love your way my friend 💗💗
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Now I’m doing a happy dance!! 🙂 Great to hear those little stem cells are starting to work their magic!!
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Trish With going to the apartment for our grandson, came some extra energy and freedom. He wanted to go for groceries and choose what he wanted to eat… It took him a while to enjoy the taste of any food, as his mouth had the mucusitus in it for about a month after. But the freedom and strength of going for the ride was there. (masked every time we went in public) Some days were spent resting for him all day and the next would be saying” lets go for a ride”. The resting days seemed to get spaced farther and farther apart. Most of all he enjoyed having his friends come and visit in the home setting… Trish I hope that you will find the freedom and energy that Brennen did being at the apartment. You WILL succeed, The road is long, but in the end the results are sooo worth it…. You have a lot of strong supporters rooting you on,and a family that will have the old Trish back…..Keep the HOPE AND FAITH. With all these things cheering you on, the road will soon lead back to Edmonton. YAAAHOOO Keep on growing those neutrophils.
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Thinking of your family a lot. You have been an inspiration. Keep up the excellent work of getting better. Thank you for sharing your story. Will be in Calgary July 18 and 19 if you are free for a hug. Take very good care 💛
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Dear Trish l don’t know you personally,but watching your husband Shane on Global l feel for you and your family l am a widow but thanks to my lovely children and two granddaughters l truly believe there is a god . Like you l was giving up when my lovely husband was taken away from us suddenly but after a lot of years l am so thankful that l didn’t. Give up on life .Hope Love and support from my family and friends is the reason l didn’t give up on my own life .So Trish there is much love hope and support around you don’t ever give up my prayers are with you all the time just keep on doing that Happy dance my dear and keep smiling
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How wonderful that your friend HOPE is with you as you climb your steep hill; may your faith grant you the strength you need to reach the top, then your wonderful sense of humor will let you bump down the other side with laughter and maybe a couple of bum(p) bruises!! Love your blogs Trish, you are remarkable!
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My husband Frank ( the barber) knows Shaye. We and our family are sending our best wishes and are happy you are a better. Keep strong and have courage. OXO
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Hi Trish just thinking of you hope you are getting better have lots of faith and hope for you
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Dear Trish. I am still praying, and I have never give up on a Miracle happening to you. Heck with the hair, it will come back. Your health is so important right now. I am not going to say I know how you have been feeling or going through. I can tell you how a mother feels if one of her children is this ill. My daughter was one of God’s Miracle’s a few years ago. God Bless you and I am so happy for you. Keep your chin up. Till next time. Love and stay safe> ❤
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