DAY +44 (post transplant): "Today Ken came to get me and brought me home from the hospital. This photo shows me standing at the spot where Dylan cooked me a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup for dinner. A grilled cheese sandwich tastes so much more delicious AT HOME. The past couple of weeks, Ken and Dylan have been on their own in our kitchen, making their own meals. Some pizza delivery too, I suspect. A minor infection had developed into a fever, which developed into pneumonia. Transplant patients are very susceptible to infection from everyday germs during the first 100 days after the transplant. The staff at the City of Hope Bone Marrow Transplant clinic and the Good Samaritan ICU got me strong enough to come home again. Ken visited me almost every day and even spent three nights at the hospital next to my bed. Dylan, Erin, my Mom, Kate and Kathy also visited. I know others wanted to see me, but the staff & my family were protective. I appreciate all the prayers for my recovery and all the good thoughts sent my way. I'm VERY happy to be home! I'm trying to build my strength back up here at home. Doctors orders are that I exercise (by walking around inside my home), eat well, and get a lot of rest. Thanks to Ken's sister Karen for helping the guys keep the place clean while I was out. All in all, there's really no place like home." -Margaret
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Hi Margaret you and the rest of the family and of course all your friends. Do you see how much you are loved!! Take care, I'll be back soon and then we can "catch up" on everything. I love you Chi Chi. Nice to see you responding to the blog.- Mary
Hola, Maria! I want you to bring back lots of pictures from your trip. Hope you and your family are enjoying themselves and the chance to reunite. Send my love to them all. See you when you get home. I can tell you that it is GOOD to be home. -Margaret
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