The Big ONE

One year ago today, Rassie and I received some of the worst news of our lives.  Rassie was diagnosed with Leukemia.  We were very scared. We had so many questions. We had no idea what lie on the road ahead and what obstables we would face. 

Well, Rassie's done great!  His body has responded well to the Gleevec they are treating him with.  His bcr-abl is now at 0.04%  Which come to find out, puts him in remission!!! How exciting is that?  And by the way, he has been at 0.04% since May!!! I didn't realize that put him in remission but I am extremely happy to hear that it does!!! He will remain on the Gleevec as a precaution but other than that  he's in about as "perfect health as you can get" according to his oncology doctor.  Rassie's doctors are so proud of him for dealing with so much and coming so far.  This includes having to deal with the accident as well as the CML.  He has really pushed through.  They called him a miracle patient. 

In one year, Rassie has gone from a bcr-abl of 96% (confirmed at his appt this past week) to a bcr-abl of 0.04%.  He has also gone through an accident that put him in a wheel chair, unable to do much,  to walking with an athletic knee brace and cane.  Rassie is living life again and enjoying it. And it really shows!

I am so very proud of Rassie and the obstacles he has overcome this past year.  It really does not seem like it's been a year already since he was diagnosed.  And I absolutely do not miss him being in the hospital, but I would do it all over again if that meant having him home and healthy.

Rassie and I just want to thank everyone for all their continued support and prayers. I know we say this alot but it realy does mean the world to us that everyont is sending thoughts our way.

God Bless