My Sister Amy

[Dishevelled Den]

Thank you guys, as always.

It's an odd feeling, currently. We're almost at the point where we can carry on, almost normally. But normal doesn't quite do the rather ...miraculous (?) situation justice. Far from it in fact. But that's what we( family, Drs, Nurses, Surgeons, Physio's, Phsychologists, Amy ...everyone) have been working towards.
Nothing would please us all more, than to see Amy live a normal life. In fact, she and Dad did a little tour, of various Hospitals and wards that cared for her so brilliantly in the past. Slight problem is, she's not aloud into those places anymore, due to immune suppression, one of those super bugs would be really bad news. In fact one nearly killed her just before Xmas.
So Dad would phone the ward, he has alll the numbers i believe, while they stood outside the window in the car park. And before long ALL the Drs and Nurses  would appear at the window. Much waving, laughing, jumping up and down and crying was had by all. Delighted to see Amy, standing, upright and being... well, Normal.   

Every day that passes without complication, the better her chances, as I understand it. We await a slight set back, such as a cold or flu. This worrys Amy. But Harefield seem confident with all that, they've seen it all before.

So it's all good, so far.

So it's all good, so far

That's very welcome news indeed.

[feeutfo]

Amy felt that her pre op condition was untenable. She had a chat with Parents and Drs after 6months of hell, and decided to go for it. No regrets Amy? "no regrets" she said through her whispered tracky restricted voice.

There was little doubt of the risks, but even more doubt about life with out a transplant. No life at all in fact, and Amy didn't want it. Decision made. Move on.
Typical Amy it has to be said.

One of the most important things to stand out through the whole thing was Amy's spirit. Put a brick wall in the way, tell her something is not possible, can't be done, not aloud... And she'll probably not take much notice.

... Not always a good thing mind you.

[TheBoy]

Amy felt that her pre op condition was untenable. She had a chat with Parents and Drs after 6months of hell, and decided to go for it. No regrets Amy? "no regrets" she said through her whispered tracky restricted voice.

There was little doubt of the risks, but even more doubt about life with out a transplant. No life at all in fact, and Amy didn't want it. Decision made. Move on.
Typical Amy it has to be said.

One of the most important things to stand out through the whole thing was Amy's spirit. Put a brick wall in the way, tell her something is not possible, can't be done, not aloud... And she'll probably not take much notice.

... Not always a good thing mind you.

Ah, the gixer family trait. Stubbornness

[ozzycat]

Amy felt that her pre op condition was untenable. She had a chat with Parents and Drs after 6months of hell, and decided to go for it. No regrets Amy? "no regrets" she said through her whispered tracky restricted voice.

There was little doubt of the risks, but even more doubt about life with out a transplant. No life at all in fact, and Amy didn't want it. Decision made. Move on.
Typical Amy it has to be said.

One of the most important things to stand out through the whole thing was Amy's spirit. Put a brick wall in the way, tell her something is not possible, can't be done, not aloud... And she'll probably not take much notice.

... Not always a good thing mind you.

Ah, the gixer family trait. Stubbornness
[/quoteyes but in that aspect  the right kind of stubbornness i.e sod you im gona survive which she has proved total respect for amy 

[feeutfo]

She's here. After 3 years, on Christmas eve, at the family home. Full of beans, commenting on the decorating updates, and everything else.

She's here. Fit as a fiddle.

Happy Christmas everyone. X X X

[YZ250]

Great news Chris. Hope you all have a good one after all this worry. 

[PhilRich]

Yay!!!!   Send her All our Best Chris. No need to wish the Gixer Family a Happy Christmas!!!

[Andy B]

She's here. After 3 years, on Christmas eve, at the family home. Full of beans, commenting on the decorating updates, and everything else.

She's here. Fit as a fiddle.

Happy Christmas everyone. X X X

That's fantastic news Chris! 

[ozzycat]

blooy brilliant merry christmas to all

[feeutfo]

Hahaay, thanks guys. (had you in mind ozzy, being honest. )

[cleggy]

Freakin Brilliant X 

[The Red Baron]

great news indeed. have a good one. 

[b4ndit]

Brilliant news 

[Lazydocker]

Having seen and spoken about some of the darker times I cannot put into words how great it makes me feel.

As SWMBO said to H earlier, all the best to you all and especially Amy. Enjoy the first real Christmas together for quite a while!!

[Rods2]

Hi Chris,

So glad for you and Amy and may you have many more fantastic times and Christmases together.

The most important things in life are your immediate family and good friends, rank is but a penny stamp and money is but a tool, you have been though the depths of darkness with your dear sister Amy and I wish for you and your family, that every day is now filled with sunshine.

Good luck and with sincere wishes that you and your sister have many good years and much happiness. 

From Rods2 and my family