Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How does this happen? How do I “rejoice always”, “pray without ceasing” and “give thanks in all circumstances”? I can’t. I never could do this on my own, and I struggle toContinue reading “This is the Will of God”
Author Archives: Dana Duell
Homesick
Friday, September 28, 2018 Is it weird to do an update here? Now? It’s been almost 2 years since my last post. (My mind is going to some movie scene “Father, It’s been 2 years since my last confession.” But I’m not Catholic, so I’ll try to quiet that voice and get on with writing.)Continue reading “Homesick”
60 Days
Friday, November 18, 2016 It is now 60 days post transplant! It is one of those markers that for me means one less medication and being done with my hepa-filter mask in all circumstances.My mom has just left after coming out to help us again. She took me to my driving appointments, practiced in theContinue reading “60 Days”
Losing My Hair
Thursday, August 25, 2016 I am halfway there! I went through the stem cell extraction. It went well – I think. I started off strong with almost no reactions to the chemo. “This is going well.” I thought. “Almost too well…is it working?”. Then it hit hard and fast and all at once. Thursday, AugustContinue reading “Losing My Hair”
Into the Unknown
Monday, July 25, 2016 Today I woke up, looked at the calendar, and started to freak out – this is happening soon! In seven days I start at Stanford! I don’t even really know what I am getting myself into. They have a whole binder dedicated to give “information” about what to expect, but IContinue reading “Into the Unknown”
Rehab: Part 4, Going Home
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 So my first week in rehab ended with Christmas. My second week ended with a release home on New Year’s Day. To quickly sum up the last week: it was about prepping me with the skills to go home. An appointment with me spine doctor to check my incision and healingContinue reading “Rehab: Part 4, Going Home”
Rough Times, Sustaining Hope
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 I am going to take a break in the recap of the past and share some of my heart for what is going on in my life today. It has been a sad couple of weeks as my family and I have been mourning the loss of my uncle. He diedContinue reading “Rough Times, Sustaining Hope”
Rehab, Part 3
Tuesday, June 21, 2016 2 weeks! I couldn’t believe that after a spine injury that left me paralyzed, I was being sent home after only 2 weeks! Not only that, but it was decided just days after my admittance! I arrived on the 20th of December. Just a few days in, and I was using myContinue reading “Rehab, Part 3”
Rehab, Part 2
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Ok, trying to recall a typical day in rehab recap: sleepless night, rush to eat, dress, wash up, brush teeth, and dress, maybe meet with doctors and then OT meets me in my bed at 8am. OT work with dressing, getting into wheelchair using slide-board technique, getting in the car, andContinue reading “Rehab, Part 2”
Rehab, Part 1
Wednesday, May 25, 2016 A story day:)Rehab was intense! I was there for two weeks. It felt like forever and not enough time. I could feel my body improving every day by leaps and bounds. The recovery seemed miraculous. In the picture I posted in my post “Hope”, I had just arrived and was almostContinue reading “Rehab, Part 1”
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