The past few days have been so emotional for me as I've tried to keep Kristine company by being there for her via Skype as she suffers through the side effects of the chemo she received the past 6 days. The chemicals contained in the last two days of chemo caused a burning sensation in her mouth, nose and all over her head. It was very painful. Kristine said it felt like eating a hot chili pepper and the intense burning sensation lasting hours. Nothing helped alleviate that pain and she had to tough it out. Many times she said she thought she was going to die. I couldn't help but cry along with her during those moments.
Both chemo treatments have been wreaking havoc on her digestive system. She hasn't eaten in 3 days because she can't keep anything down. The nausea has been non-stop as well. We're hoping the nausea subsides by tomorrow before her transplant.
Today I arrived at UCLA to surprise Kristine and help care for her and keep her company. Our sister, Kimberlie, who just arrived from Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base in England, joined me in the surprise. Kristine was in a great deal of pain when we arrived and when she saw us, she broke down in tears. Tears of elation, knowing she had us here to help her through this.
We want to be here for the big day tomorrow -- Transplant Day! AKA Kristine's 2nd birthday! The transplant is scheduled to take place around 11am. It will take a few hours to transfuse the stem cells into Kristine. Please continue to pray for Kristine, we still need all your prayers and positive thoughts.
Thank you all so much!!!
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