Robin Roberts' Journey: 'Home Sweet Home'

By Robin Roberts | ABC News Blogs – Thu, Oct 11, 2012 8:22 AM EDT

 

Robin Roberts' MDS Treatment Update: Leaving Hospital

Home Sweet Home.  That has never had quite so much meaning before.

After exactly one month in the hospital dreaming of this day, I am finally home. My sisters Sally-Ann and Dorothy were here to help me make the transition.  I’ll be adding that to the long list of things for which I am grateful.  Least of all, my new and improved bone marrow thanks to Sally-Ann. My doctors tell me her cells are making themselves right at home and with the grace of God, I pray that they will continue to do so.

(Credit: Memorial Sloan-Kettering)This doesn’t mean that my journey is over.  Far from it.  I am considered 21 days old. That's how long it has been since my transplant. Remember when you brought your baby home for the first time? Your precious bundle didn't leave the house much and you were careful that anyone who came in contact with your child was healthy. So I will still be resting away from GMAuntil I'm given the all clear, but sleeping in my own bed again feels like a big victory.  My doctors will be monitoring me closely and I will still be at the hospital regularly to make sure we’re on the right track.  I cannot thank my amazing medical team enough. I have a great deal of respect and admiration for how they treat all their patients with such passion and compassion.

(Photo Courtesy: Robin Roberts)Most of all, I know it is your prayers and warm thoughts that have gotten me this far.  I truly feel them each and every day.  I humbly ask that you please continue to send them until you see me back at the GMA anchor desk and I promise to send them right back at ya.

Each day I get stronger and stronger.  I am fond of saying, “This Too Shall Pass.”  And even in some dark moments, of which there are still a few, I now see that light at the end of the tunnel.  This too really shall pass.

Light love power presence… and blessings to you all, XO

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To find out more about bone marrow donation and sign up for a registration kit from the Be the Match Registry, click HERE.

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