We were told yesterday that I am in REMISSION! There is no evidence of Mantle Cell Lymphoma or Myelodysplastic Syndrome in my blood.  This means the transplant has worked as far as ridding my body of detectable cancer cells.  Praise God for your answered prayers. 

We still have to stay in Houston so the team can monitor me for Graft versus Host Disease (always a transplant possibility). This is rejection by my body of the donor cells.  *(See paragraph below for more info)* Although there is no indication of this currently, it is still possible so in Houston we stay.  

We met a young family here from Missouri. They have 7 boys ages 9 to infant. Mom had breast cancer. Went through treatment. Came for a follow-up and cancer was found in her brain. She has had gamma knife radiation and a brain surgery. They live in an RV. They are a homeschool family who love the Jesus. If the Lord brings Caleb and Sarah to mind, please pray for them. While Amy is here this weekend, we are going to make a meal to take to them.  When I told my mom about this family, she wanted to help them.  She can’t cook for them (as she loves to do) so she is sending a check which I will use to purchase the food, which Amy and I will prepare and deliver.  So exciting to bless them through three generations.

This morning I was remembering how while in the hospital just getting my blanket off, rolling over and getting out of bed felt like I was moving in quicksand. Yesterday I walked more than a half mile to my various appointments. God is good! He is so good to me!

Thanks once again for your prayers and encouragement. 

Much love and many hugs, Kay