Izzy has completed seven of twelve radiation treatments and she continues to respond beautifully. There are multiple labs they continue to monitor and all of her numbers have remained perfect, showing no indication of TMA. I thank God for this victory and all of you for praying. I am thrilled to report that if things …
If Dolls Could Talk
It is early morning, not even the sun is up yet. Izzy slides her body slowly down the side of the bed on her stomach, waiting for her toes to hit the floor. She drags the backpack which holds her IV nutrition behind her across the floor, trying not to step on the tubing. She …
The Shadows of Suffering
It is Sunday night and Izzy and I sit alone in our hotel room. We had family here all weekend but everyone is gone now. It's just the two of us snuggled warmly in bed while the snow begins to fall outside. I have not been home in three weeks and it has been two …
Happy Birthday Izzy
Today is Izzy's birthday. In her honor I have put together a video of this journey. The photographs tell the story along the way, from the first picture which was taken the day after her re-diagnosis to some of the final ones which were taken just this week. The song was recommended to me by …
A Prophecy of Healing
Life in the hotel is not quite what I was expecting because Izzy is still getting started with life after transplant. She isn't allowed out in public places yet so we are confined once again. At least at the hospital I had a variety of people to interact with throughout the day but not here. …
