Back in action

FROM CASSIE: Had another stay in the hospital this past week and just got out last night. It's great to be back home (or in our "home away from home" apartment in LA) especially in time for Christmas. My doctors decided to put me back in the hospital because I have some liver function issues due to graft vs. host disease, which is common after a transplant, and lowered kidney function due to the heavy duty anti-rejection medicine I get via IV twice a day. The doctors have always said that "a little" graft vs. host disease is a good thing because it also helps keep the cancer away. So I can't complain. It's basically remnants of my stem cells reacting against all my sister's healthy stem cells inside me. I was in the hospital for about 9 days while the doctors got things under control, did a liver biopsy and ultrasounds and readjusted my medications. While there I had lots of nice visits from Kurt and Aunt Susan and we had time for some Christmas crafts, one of them pictured here. We made bead angel ornaments for Aunt Susan's granddaughters. They looked very sweet lined up in the hospital room window. Here's hoping this is the last hospital stay and that the recovery continues on at this point. I'm feeling better every day and excited for Christmas! Happy Holidays to everyone!