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What a rough couple of says. Boy these shots are not kind to me at all. I have spent a few days puking. Sorry I am sure you all wanted to know that. My bones are aching from the stem cells packing in them. It is like an annoying pain like a bad toothache. Mom and I had to get out on Friday to get my blood drawn at the hospital and I made it there and then got sick...left there and got sick...went to eat thinking it would help and got sick....so I said to hell with it and came back and rested till Ang got here. Yes, she finally made it!!!! Feels like we have been apart forever and it has only been 8 days since we saw one another.
Ok so that was the past few days and today is Saturday and I have kept everything down. Woo hoo. We went and had lunch at Weber Grill and Nancy blessed us with her company. It was the most beautiful day here and we ate outside. This is the first time mom and Ang have met her. They love her!!! Who wouldn't. She does so much to coach not only myself but others that are going through the process. I am going to add a few pics of all of us.
Amy updated her blog and you should all take a peak at it. We all need prayers and positive thoughts...so take a minute to say hello, as this will help her get her strength back. It sucks to be in lock down away from all the eveil germs, so we rely on you all to get us through this. Ok, don't feel pressure or anything....just kidding.
Also, I have two friends that are in need of prayers. My highscool friends dad is not doing so well. He had a massive heart attack and is about to have surgery. Her name is Sabrina so please pray for her and her family....and my friend Janet's dad has had a tumor on his brain operated on recently and is not doing so well. Please add then to your prayers and thank God for your health. I hate to see such wonderful people have to go through this rough time.
We are going to go ride the tour bus tomorrow, so I am sure we will post pics. Good night all and thanks for taking the time to read this. I love and pray for you all and can't wait to come home and see everyone.

Devona

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Hello all. It is cold here today. I started my Neupogen shots today and I have to take 2 shots one time a day. The shots are to make my stem cells mass produce for my harvest that will happen monday. I am not thrilled about it all, but I have to do it. They said in a few days I would feel like I have the flu and my bones will ache. Lot's of fun. Mom and I had to venture out today to go have blood work done and on the way back to the hotel we stopped at TGI firdays and had a lil bite. They have the best iced tea and I have been craving a good glass of tea. I miss my Texas food. The ladies that draw my blood are so nice. The one held my hand and told me how blessed I am to get this opportunity and that she is glad to be a part of it.
So, in all it is a great day and I am happy bc Ang is coming in two days. She has never been to Chicago.
Nancy and Amy (Nancy had the transplant over a yr ago and Amy just finished) have been so good for my spirits. Nancy calls and emails to see how I am and has added me once again to their prayer list. Amy who is at home trying to bounce back still takes the time out of her crazy day to call and check on me. I think we are more concerned for the other than we are for ourselves. She is a fighter and I admire her strength. I couldn't have asked to have been blessed with two better friends.
My mom is getting a lot of support from friends back home and I thank you all. Her best friend Kathy who she rarely sees anymore bc of there crazy schedules, has been checking on mom a lot and I know that makes mom so happy. She misses you Kathy!!!! Thanks for always looking after her. I love you! I am glad all her crazy co-workers have been emailing her....you guy's always make her laugh and I know she is missing scrabble lunches. Maybe Cindy and Sandy will learn how to lose better by the time mom comes home.
Well I guess I will nap now. We will get new photos to post soon.
Love,
Devona

Today

Boy am I homesick. I miss Ang's good cooking, my dog cuddling with me, Dom being goofy, and the goofy calls I get from dad and Rona daily. I manage to talk to Faith and Taliyah on my webcam every night and she just cracks me up. That toot gives me the hope and strenght I need to go through this journey. I HAVE to watch her grow up into a beautiful young lady. Mom is doing a great job making sure all is well with me and I know it is not easy for her to watch me go through this. I do ok until my family calls and then I tend to cry and I am not sure why. I think talking to my dad breaks my heart more than anything because I know he wants to be here. Dad, without you I would not have gotten this far and all your prayers and love are going to have me up and kicking your butt in fishing real soon. I am sorry that I had to get sick and mess all that up. I will make it up to you all. For once Rona was not out of town for her b-day and guess what...I was. I have some major make-up to do for that. They always throw the best b-day bashes for me. I love you all and I can't wait to be home.
Hey Dawn, Steph and Kim....thanks for taking care of Ang. I know she is dealing with so much and your company really helps her. I miss you guys.