It's been a full year since Jolynn's bone marrow transplant. She has survived, she has thrived! There have been milestones and there have been a couple minor setbacks and yet she plunges forward, diving into the future with zeal. It's mind boggling to think that her transplant happened just minutes before the pandemic crashed into our lives like a gigantic tsunami wave....and yet, that is what happened. While treading in the flood of Covid19, we hung onto buoys in the pursuit of also surviving her MDS cancer diagnosis in October, 2019. So much has happened and yet, everything feels like it's been frozen in time. Dichotomy.
Frankly, I expect more of myself - I am disappointed in my lack of desire to write creatively about what it's been like for the past year. But, that is what I have - numbness. It won't always be like this - give it time. I will return. The wave is starting to recede just a tad. My thoughts are consumed with the sadnesses and tragedies of this pandemic and misted with my longing to hold my daughter's hand again, my buoy.
In the meantime, I am dutifully and happily reporting that Jolynn is getting better every single day!
And she wishes to extend her sincere gratefulness and love to everyone for supporting and loving her through this tumultuous swell of events. She is feeling privileged, grateful and loved. So, thank you!
