Author Archives: Dana

analyst

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dana

In the hospital, I watched HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, a Tom Clancy story about a Russian naval captain defecting to the US with a top secret submarine. Jack Ryan is the CIA analyst who argued that he knew what was … Continue reading →

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prepare

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Dana

Yesterday, I got good news regarding the protein test that measures the cancer I’m fighting. I went into the transplant with a count of 4.6, which is pretty high. In the thirty days since transplant, the number has dropped to … Continue reading →

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WHO

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Dana

Last week I returned home from Emory and am slowly joining the land of the living. Thank you so much for every prayer, kind thought, card, and word of encouragement. I go to the clinic every other day where they … Continue reading →

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cracked

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Dana

On the Fourth of July, I took a hike from my parents’ house to a familiar place with a beautiful view. As I walked I noticed the ground was cracked, the surroundings were parched, and there was no beauty on … Continue reading →

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fellowship

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Dana

We met with the doctor at Emory yesterday, signed consents, and got our schedules. Friday, July 17, preliminary procedures begin. Monday, July 20, the rough stuff starts. I’ll be admitted to the hospital that day and will be in a … Continue reading →

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