Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Good news today! I do not have to go to the doctor or clinic or anywhere for medical reasons for 2 whole weeks!! My magnesium was still low but they've decided not to do anything about it unless I have symptoms (muscle soreness). So I'm free for 2 weeks.

I've said it a thousand times but I can't stress enough how much I appreciate your support, especially prayers. To give you more of an idea of what we've accomplished here are some statistics I was told at my first appointment with Dr. Rizzieri at the beginning of March. I was told...

- if I did NOT have the transplant there would be a 5% chance I would be alive in 5 years
- there was a 25% chance of finding a matching bone marrow donor (and on top of that I had a perfect match)
- there was about a 1 in 3 chance that I would survive the transplant

Amazing isn't it. I'm glad to be on the other side and thankful for all who helped me get there.

Amy

11 comments:

  1. GrandmaOctober 7, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    Hello Little Miracle Girl! That's exactly what I tell people you are, a Miracle! With the stats you wrote, and the way things have turned out, only God could have done it. It's so wonderful that so many people, all over this USA, prayed for you. There is definitely power in prayer and we bombarded Heaven's gates with it. PTL
    A well deserved vacation of two weeks! You deserve it. I am so looking forward to you coming back to VA, soon I hope.
    Love you and Michael bunches,
    Grandma

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  2. dlewis7October 7, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    Amy- It has been such a blessing to have been praying for you all along. The thousands of prayer warriors in our weekday e-devotional have been faithful in lifting you up to the Almighty for every need. How we praise Him for your miraculous progress, and thank Him for His mercy and grace. May He continue to graciously bless you. Yours in Christ, David & Candy

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  3. Lee AnneOctober 8, 2009 at 5:36 AM

    Amy,
    All I can say is WOW!! I am so glad you beat the odds. We have continously lifted you up and prayer and it seems that He was listening. :) We love you and continue to pray for you.

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  4. Brenda MuterspaughOctober 8, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    Praise the Lord from whom all blessings flow! Sometimes we take the most familiar words for granted and sing or say them without much cognition, but in your case, we're all aware of His blessings. You are an exceptional young woman whose life has touched countless people. We praise God with you, and for you! And daily lifting you in prayer. Wonderful news!!!! Love you bunches!! (Hello to Mom and Michael, too)

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  5. Suzanne & Chris ArmstrongOctober 8, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Amy
    So good to hear from you! You have been on an amazing journey - not chosen I know, but one you faced with such courage. Whew! Glad it's over and ongoing good luck with "getting back to normal".
    Love, Suzanne and Chris

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  6. Karen, Tim, and HolleeOctober 8, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Amy, it was SO good to get to see you and HUG you, you are truly amazing and a very special person to us. Also thanks for helping Hollee, you know what she is feeling and your words of encouragement were very uplifting for her and you are an inspiration to us all. We love you, and are glad that you are "on the other side" too!!!

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  7. GailOctober 8, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    SO HAPPY TO HEAR YOUR GOOD NEWS! ALOT OF PEOPLE HAVE PRAYED FOR YOU AND OUR PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED. ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF!! THINKING OF YOU ALL OFTEN. LOVE GAIL AND FAMILY

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  8. SherryOctober 9, 2009 at 12:36 AM

    WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO!!!
    Praise the Lord! 2 weeks off.... WOW!
    We love you....Hugs to Mom and Michael.

    Prayers continue,
    Sherry

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  9. LarryOctober 9, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    Amy, you have came a long way since feb. and endured a lot more than I can imagine. excited to see what God has in store for you. In his Love. Larry

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  10. UnknownOctober 9, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Amy, I know you don't know me but I'm a fellow Kiwanian with your Dad and I've following you through the internet for this long journey you've had with our Lord. He has blessed you and continues to bless us all. I'm so happy to hear that you progressing so well and will have this time off with your family. May God continue to walk with you. Jim Oliver

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  11. ChrisOctober 10, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    Amy Lucy, What amazing statistics you have overcome through the Grace of God. There have been many things in life that I have spent countless hours in prayer over, But I can honestly say none more than for you since January 30, 2009. And its changed my life. I have certainly found the more you seek Gods presence the more He will reveal Himself to you, and the more He will bless you. I am so grateful for what he has done for you and through you.
    I'll be like everybody else and say " Give mom and Michael a hug" But also, give your old daddy a hug for me, because to me, he is one very special guy. All My Love, CHRIS

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