Not sure how I feel about this

Hey everyone...

Thanks again for reading...

I have an update. I received an email from Heather at DKMS Americas and I was VERY excited to open it, so excited my stomach dropped.

I was advised that as of 12/16/2010 they knew I was a match for this patient, but as of recent the patient's health has moved into the Critical Stage, thus making the patient no longer ready for a Bone Marrow Donation at this time.

So I have been released from this patient's search and my updated typing will be available on the registry for other searching patients.


So How do I feel?!?? Not sure really...I am torn to say the least. I fell disappointment because I wasn't able to help, I feel concerned for the Patient and the Family, I feel confused.

I know that I have done all I can right now, I hope that I will be asked again to be a match and maybe even for this patient. I would love to go on with my journey but I guess for now I have to just let things fall where they may.

So that being said, will this be my last post?? Most likely not, I plan to periodically update this to keep it "alive". I also plan to do some more research into Bone Marrow Donation in hopes this blog can change the minds of some of the people who are on the fence. Everyone should really be registered, just think if it was someone you know and love that were in need, You would hope that someone was out there who matched AND registered.

So with that for today I will end my post :) But keep checking back I will updated with informative posts here and there, and Maybe once again I will be continuing my journey with Bone Marrow Donation!!

Thanks again DKMS Americas. If anyone would like some more information, you can comment here or look me up on Facebook.


Thanks again for Reading!!
Angie

still here waiting on news

Hey everyone,

Still waiting on a yes or no. I made a decision today that if I am found to be the best match for the patient, after I donate and have recovered I will be getting a tattoo to remember his journey.

I already have ideas for it I will post some pictures once I get it drawn up

Time for bed now will write more later

Thanks for reading