Apparently I guess I never actually posted that I had made it home safely. Who knew how many e-mails and phone calls of concerned people wondering how I am doing I would get since I have not posted for a little bit. Well, you can all rest easy, as I am now back home in the great state of Idaho! I got my duct work cleaned, carpets and upholstery shampooed, house cleaned, car detailed, and I’m looking at getting a new air filtration system. So currently, I am as dust/germ free as possible. I have enjoyed all the little subtleties that make this HOME. For instance, driving to a gas station and hearing country music blaring over the outdoor speakers while filling up and warm sunny days ending with an incredible 1 hour display of thunder and lightning…and hail, and then returning to a peaceful sunset.
Well for those wondering about my health, I am still improving every day. I was referred to a doctor here that did his fellowship up at Fred Hutch, so he is familiar with all the processes. I saw him twice last week and really like him. Though I’m starting to look “normal”, minus the hair and minus 30 lbs (of muscle might I add), I still have a very weak immune system and have to follow strict guidelines on where I go, what I do, and what I eat. Here are just a few of the can and cant’s: can’t mow my grass for a year (I’ve hired some kids); can’t golf for 6 months (though I negotiated with the doctor and brought it down to 3 months if I promised I would be careful); all fresh produce has to be washed and scrubbed, so for instance I could eat out and have a burger at a clean establishment, but I couldn’t have any fresh lettuce or tomato on it because I didn’t know if it had been scrubbed; can’t have sun tea, but I can drink tea if I boil the water first and then put the tea bags in; can’t drink well water, but can have city water since it’s been tested every day. Anyway, this is just a very small list of the many things I have to be careful of.
As for the future, I will probably have another scan in about a month, at 6 months I will start getting my immunization shots (that’s right, I have a brand new immune system and so any immunizations I had before are useless… also it’s possible that things I was allergic to before transplant I may not be allergic to now, but I may be allergic to new things), and then at 1 year I will head back to Seattle for an extensive week-long follow-up where they test and check just about everything.
So, that’s my update for now…
overlooking the treasure valley with bogus basin in the background
Lake Lowell sunset
Idaho rainbow in my backyard
Gods Blessings to you Keep yourself safe.You are in Gods hands.
Wow Tim! It’s really good to hear you sounding so calm and well. Very good to hear that you are home, even with all the restrictions – it must feel good. Take care!
Thanks so much for the email although I have been “following” you through other
I thank the Lord for what he has done and will continue to do in your life. Keep your eyes looking up – not when you are walking or driving
Love ya Tim!
Yeah. We’ve been WAITING TO HEAR FROM YOU! Every evening, I take my walk and pray for you and others. I promise myself that when I get home, I’ll look for a phone number for you or your parents, but alas, when I get back, I’m distracted with all the home & family stuff. I’ve been wanting to call somebody for days…or is it weeks now?
So – Thank you for finally letting us know YOU’RE HOME and doing well!
Tim, I pray that GOD will continue to bless you and protect you! I’ve been so blessed by your faith and good cheer. You’re an awesome young man – thank you for sharing your “fighting hodgkins” journey with us.
HELLO TIM
THANK YOU FOR POSTING I FINALLY BROKE DOWN AND CALLED PENNY YESTERDAY FOR AN UPDATE!!!
I AM WRITING IN CAPS BECAUSE I AM SO EXCITED AND HAPPY FOR YOU. PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED AND LIFE IS GOOD….TALK TO YOU SOON
Yea!!!! Your in a REAL World!! So Happy for you.
Sounds like you are still in a bit of a bubble, but it has opened up alot. We are so happy for you, Tim.
We will continue to pray and send positive thoughts your way. Ron is in AR, but I will forward your post to him. He asks all the time if I have heard from you. God Bless You and your Family
I’m so glad to hear that you made it home. I’m also glad that you are enjoying the little things in life that so many of us take for granted!
Stay strong and healthy!
Well My Rock Star soon to be BSU FootBall helper.. it was good to get on my computer and fine you there I have missed you.. It was so awesome to see you Sunday and the family helping grandpa with his 90th.. what a great day it was an grandma 88th.. God truely is so good… hang in there.. see you soon.. druming away again…. love and prayers…
Tim, This is the best news we’ve heard in a long time. We will continue to pray for further healing and for patience for the CAN’TS that you want to do but CAN’T. Praise the Lord for all He’s done for you and each one of your family.
thanks for the update Dee and Floyd do keep me posted and glad to hear u r home i will continue to pray & praise the lord for you and family.
bless to you
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Great to hear you are home and doing well…we will continue to pray for God’s continued faithfulness….every time I hear Great is Thy Faithfulness I see your face….thank you for sharing your journey with us….we love you and are glad you are home!
Tim! Thanks for an update. I was really beginning to wonder what was going on! Isn’t there nothing better than coming home? Especially such a great place like Idaho. Praise God that you are home. I will continue to pray for you and praise God for His faithfulness to you!
It was so good to see you in church on Sunday. An answer to prayers from God. You are an inspiration to everyone, especially to me.
I had just asked Susie what was going on with you since being back in Idaho – thought that maybe you weren’t updating because you weren’t doing well. She said, “Nope. Quite the opposite. He’s been really busy.” Then, I got home and read this post. YOU SOUND GREAT!!!! Praise the Lord.
Steward – Dear Tim It is good to see you back home again. Hopefully you will feel beter and be back to normal soon.
Ed – Dear Tim. Good to see you back on the drums. Eph 6:10 Be strong in the Lord & in the power of His might. The New Hope family is all praying for you , Love Ed.
Jim – Mich 6:8 Says “He has told you , O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Tim, it is a privielge to walk along with you as we serve the Lord in humility and practice what the apostle Paul has told us to do, “To give Thanks in all things.” I am praying that I may be one of the choosen ones to be able to golf with you at the end of 3 months. (a little bribery perhaps…. I’ll pay) But until then, lets continue to trust the Lord together. Mat 6:33
Gary – Hey Tim! I am so happy that you are with us again! If you need some assistance let me know. It sounds as if you are well on your way to a complete recovery, PRAISE OUR GOD!
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I heard the other day that you was choen to be one of God’s worrior.. Now that is just way cool… you keep it up and let his light shine…aw so good to have the drums singing.. it was great time of worship Sunday… love and Prayers..
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