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Hi Carol,
Just wanted to wish you luck for 24th February.My hubbie Pete will hopefully have his SCT April/May so I will watch out for your posts.It does sound an awful lot to go through but just keep thinking it will be worth it and you will be that much nearer to going to Spain!!!
Lyn

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Hi there Bridget
Thanks so much for replying to my post. I have taken on board what you have said. I used to work in a busy pharmacy seeing lots of people but most of all working with a lovely bunch of girls. I finished after 10 years there to spend more time with Pete in September last year only for him to be diagnosed with Myeloma 8 weeks later. I think I must have been psyshic as there is no way I would have been able to have carried on there the way Pete has been. Hopefully going to get a weekly get-together sorted soon which will keep me going!!!
I do hope that when Jeff has his Saturday evenings at the cinema you manage to do something nice too.
Love Lynx

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Hi Craig,
Thank you so much for your reply.Your encouragement and advice has lifted my spirits and I have dusted myself down,lifted myself up and am more ready for the challenges ahead!!!!
Etta certainly sounds as if she has been through the mill the last few months but I am glad to know that she is improving with all your love and support.
Pete has improved since I last posted(dont know where the time goes)His back has improved and I have gradually weaned him off the morphine drugs and diazepam that was making him like a zombie.He is about a month behind Etta with his CTD.Apart from Steroid highs on Tuesday and the inevitable tiredness he seems to be coping quite well. The Doctor has just upped his Thalidomide to 100mg from 50mg so I hope he will be o.k. on that. We will just have to see. Went to the hospital on Tuesday last for the initial visit for stem cell transplant. They all seemed very nice and the Specialist took his time explaining the procedure even though he was running very late. Have another appointment in March in which they will go into it in more detail and pending Petes paraprotein level will discuss dates for collection. I am totally amazed at what they can do and appreciate that we are lucky to have that chance, but I must admit to being overawed at the enormity of it if that makes sense. Pete is now just saying "Bring it on" which is great but because i have researched it I know how awful he will feel initially. But in the long run its to hopefully get him back to enjoying life and thats what I have to think.
I hope Etta continues to feel better so that you can relax a little too.
Please keep posting and let us know how you both are doing.
Love to you both
Lyn

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Hi Chrissie,
My heart goes out to you. I am so very sorry for your loss. I do hope you have family and friends who will give you lots of support. This forum as I have found out will also give you lots of support. Please do not beat yourself up about Davids treatments. He fought this his way with courage and sheer determination. He was a very fortunate man to have been in his own home with the person he loved the most when his life was drawing to a close.I am sure David will live on in your heart and I am sure that this will help you face the future with strength and bravery.
Heartfelt love and best wishes
Lynxxxx

[LyndaParticipant]

Hi Bridget
Just caught up with your post and really hope this treatment works for you.
I will keep fingers,toes and everything else crossed for you!
Keep that head up and that ole glass half full or even overflowing!!!
Love Lynxxxx

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Dear Eve
Sorry I have only just caught up on computer and saw your great news.I am so happy and delighted for you both. I am new to this site but have been reading your posts for a little while now and realise what battles you have been fighting. Enjoy that cruise. You so deserve it.
Love from Lynx

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Dear Mavis
Just wanted to say Thank you for your message of support and good wishes.
I am blessed that we are a close couple anyway, but this has made us even closer and your message to value each day certainly rings true.
It certainly sounds as if you have had quite a year, but I sincerely hope that 2012 will be a good one for you and Gordon.
Lyn xx

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I just wanted to say Thank you to you all for answering my post. I was blown away by the fact that people had taken the time to reply especially when I realise that you all have your own problems to deal with.
All your replies have given me encouragement and most of all hope for the future. I realise now that we are not alone in trying to cope with this.
I hope in time that Pete will come on the forum and talk to you guys too.

I will keep you all posted and of course try and give support where needed.
A very Happy New Year to you all
Love Lynxx

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