Well it's officially Day 100, and Brian has been released from isolation! When we first were told of the 100 day post transplant isolation period it seemed like this day would never come. We listened as doctors told us what he would have to endure throughout the transplant process. The treatments and countless medications, and all of the harsh side effects. The restrictions on everything from what he could eat, how close he could get to other people, where he could go, the 24 hour caregiving he would require. The risks. Those were the most terrifying. His doctor told us that if he caught the common cold it could actually kill him. It was completely unbelievable and overwhelming, and thinking back on it now still brings me to tears.
But here we are on the other side. Brian made it through the transplant and the isolation period and is home. We have to wait about two weeks for the bone biopsy results to know if he is cancer free, but right now we are celebrating this major milestone. We have had so many amazing friends and family helping us on this journey, and making it possible to get to this point. These selfless people put us first and themselves second these past few months, and we are forever grateful. We are so incredibly fortunate to have such wonderful people in our lives. Thank you!
My heart is full as I write this. Just being able to do everyday things together, and get our lives back to normal is truly a gift. Brian still has a long road to recovery ahead, and has gone through so much both physically and emotionally. I think back on those first few days and realize how much stronger we all have become. Now it's time to make some new memories to think back on. My new favorite? The looks on the kids faces when Brian came home, as they jumped into his arms, and Lizzie threw her hands up exclaiming, "he's better!!"
