Time for some good news!

[Chiparoo]

Hi all,

Just wanted to share with all you wonderful people that I got a commitment from my donor, and I am about to receive the best Xmas present anyone with MDS could ask for…A TRANSPLANT!
This Monday is the day I enter UCLA/Westwood for prep, then receive the life-saving marrow on the 28th or 29th. This very act from my donor is the reason why I think people are good! See you guys on the other side!

Love,
Chip
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48, Dx w/ RARS April 03. Long arm of chromosome #20 missing. Unsuccessful month w/Thalidomide (severe neuropathy) Jan 04. Dx w/RAEB Aug 05. 2 rounds of Vidaza. Vidaza stopped 11/05 – no sign of improvement. Regular transfusions. Getting bone marrow transplant on 12/19/05.

[patti]

Chip,

Congratulations! I hope all goes well and you will see your children grow through all their years (even those teenage years!). Do everything you can to keep your body strong beforehand, it will help you. Have a very Merry Christmas and please keep us posted on how you’re doing.

Patti

[Jerry]

Chip,

Debbie and I will be thinking of you when we celebrate our anniversary on the 29th. I hope that it will become the joyous occasion for you that it is for me. Good luck and keep us informed.

Jerry

[karenkay]

Great news!! I will say my prayers that all goes well for you. You sound so excited and upbeat, it is wonderful to “hear” you. Keep the positive vibes going and keep us informed. Can’t wait to hear from you afterwards. Thanks for the good news, it is so hopeful. You are right, people are good.
God bless,
karenk

[sugarwhale]

Dear Chip,
Without even knowing it, you affected my life for the better. Something just happened to me and to my mom which really destroyed our faith in people (It had nothing to do with health or doctors or medicine). We are feeling very bitter and betrayed. Your good news helps us to see that there’s another side to humanity. Thank you, Chip, and best wishes to you. What a wonderful gift!
~~~ Janet

[Jimbob]

Chip, I hope this trend continues and we hear more and more good news. I am really glad for you that things are moving ahead for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that you will be able to enjoy Christmas again and again for many Many years.
Jim

[Suzanne]

Good luck Chip. Keep us posted on your progress if you can

[shirlsgirl]

Yay Chiparooooo!!! I’m SO happy for you! It’s so nice to hear some great news. Merry Christmas to you and your family! Wishing you all the best and a quick and smooth recovery.

Take care,

Jody

[CarolineG]

Chip.

Congratulations !!!! What a wonderful Christmas Gift. I am so happy for you. When you are able, let us know how you are feeling. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have a wonderful attitude.

Janet…do your best not to let the words/actions of a few destroy your faith in all men. Law of substitution….When you think of something that someone has done to you which is negative, immediately substitute it with a thought of what another person did for you which was positive. I’m sorry that you and your Mom were hurt. I’m thinking of you.

Best wishes,
Caroline

[Terri]

Congratulations will keep you in my prayers, What a gift

[Sandy L]

Chip

Wonderful news!!!

SAndy

[Ensnee]

Chip, I missed this news somehow along the way.
Probably because I was going into Toronto every day to visit my husband in the hospital! I hope you are not feeling too wretched, and I wish you every success with your transplant!

cheers,
Esme

[gemloyear]

Chip, What a wonderful gift.We wish you the very best with your transplant. We will be praying for an excellant recovery.
Happy Holidays,Ellie & Glen

[diner]

Chip, I missed your news and now you’re already in UCLA. I pray your transplant is a good one and you live many many more year. When I was at OHSU there was a room with a computer to use and maybe when you feel like it, if UCLA has one for the patients, you can check in with the forum.
God bless you. Dee

[TEMBO]

Does any one have any information about Chiparoo, and his bone marrow transplant last December?

Many Thanks,
Karen

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