Today in order to put the chemo poison in perspective, I’m thinking about the analogy between a  “controlled burn process” in the forest and the poison of chemo making way for new growth of donor cells! When the farmers set the forest on fire it is in order to burn off all of the weeds and brush and smaller trees so that the good trees can grow bigger and taller. The residue from the fire puts nitrogen and other nutrients into the soil to help the good trees grow bigger. … just like the donor’s cells growing to make me healthy!

Right now my focus is living life as if each day were my last. Continue reading “What Matters Most, by Libby” →

I am laying in my oval soaking tub as it fills with clean really warm water. I can feel the lapping of the water on my belly as the tub fills. The sun is shining on my face so brightly Continue reading “Every Cell is Well Today, by Libby” →

Watson is a wonderful mixture of all the good dogs I have had in my life. He has the briliance and attentiveness of Ursula, the tenacity and spunk of Dakota, the sweetness and curiosity of Liza and the obedience of Laddy. Continue reading “Watson, by Libby” →

I am gearing up for the big transplant at Emory after talking with so many incredible doctors across the country and praying for guidance. I have been to Emory, MD Anderson, Sloan Kettering and Mayo Rochester and have spoken to the top doctors in the field of rare T-cell Lymphoma. Continue reading “Gearing Up, by Libby” →

I created The Libby Ring in honor of my beautiful sister when she was diagnosed with cancer yet again. My goal?  To shift my feelings of helplessness and frustration into something positive.  It is a reminder to whomever wears it to send love, prayers and positive energy to her while she fights this disease. Continue reading “The Libby Ring, by Sheri” →