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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

GOOD NEWS!!

It has now been 8 months since the beginning of my long journey. It seems like forever since we have received good news, but today we finally got it. The tests showed 100% donor cells, and negative for the FLT3 gene mutation. These are both very good. The doctors also told me that I have a cellularity of 50% which is very good for a bone marrow kid. It is taking a little bit for all of this to sink in, to think that I really may get to be done with all of this someday. Although the last 8 months seemed to melt together and fly by, at the same time it has felt like an eternity. I want to thank you all for your prayers and support, there are so many things that could have gone wrong, so many different directions that could have been taken, and yet things still worked out. Our prayers have truly been answered. I still have a ways to go, but the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter everyday. thank you once again!!

Rachel
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  1. MichelleFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Rachel this is such great news! We are so excited for you!

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  2. Piano MomFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    YES! YES! YES! Oh, Rachel I have been thinking (and praying for you) for so long, but especially since last Tuesday's bone marrow aspirate.

    I am so grateful to hear this wonderful news. You are so near the end!

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  3. CindeeFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    You make me cry. In a happy, so relieved, celebratory kind of way. Things will get back to a new and better normal very soon. So good to see you tonight - your news was even better than the region win in basketball. Love you, Rach!

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  4. tsFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    OHHH I'm So excited. Rachel you have been such a fighter and I know you will continue to be. I am seeing visions in the light at the end of the tunnel with Shelby setting you a 3 and you slamming the ball hard and it hits the floor inside the 10 foot line!!! AHHHH I can't wait -- thanks for being STEELE STRONG!!

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  5. MissyFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    Hooray! That is great news. Thanks for keeping us all updated.

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  6. KristiFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Yay! Such great news! Maybe some of that is the healing power of Waldo. :)

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  7. a wynn wynn situationFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    WOW!! I've been so anxious to hear the results and oh my wow they are amazing! You did did it Rach! You are amazing! So excited for you!! Now get your strength back so you can slap me around with noodles and such :)

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  8. Lynne GlassfordFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    You are making me cry right now, you couldn't have made my day brighter girl! We love you and worry about you all the time. Thank you for keeping us in touch, and sharing your amazing life with all of us. Stay happy and have fun playing with your little puppy!

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  9. ChelseaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    This is such great news Rachel! We have been keeping you in our prayers, this just honestly made my day.

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  10. Coreyne MortensonFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Good Job! Way excited for you. Love you sooo much. Now if you can kick the cold and flu soon nothing will stop you. Love you Coreyne

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  11. Connie PondFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Congratulations Rachel! I am so happy for you. I know that the Savior loves you and is watching over you. You know that you have a mission here in this life and He is giving you the strength right now to be what He needs you to be. You are a wonderful example to so many. Thank you! All of my love and prayers!
    Always,
    Connie

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  12. annetteFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    That is the best news I have heard in a long time! Congratulations, you are a fighting machine.

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  13. LindseyFebruary 16, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Hip Hip Hooray! I'm so glad you got this news. It's a huge step! Keep gaining strength and normalcy everyday!

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  14. lindsay RoscoeFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Rachel this is the best most awesome news EVER!! You have done an amazing job kicking this cancers butt. Keep up the fight! We love and pray for you daily.

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  15. Brenda CurtisFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Wow!! I'm so happy for you!! That's the best news ever! I'm sure you'll continue to get stronger everyday!!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Steele Strong no kidding, your proof and doing it! Thank you for the updates, I know waldo is keeping you all the more busy. Best news hearing of your improvement, that makes everyones day, week, etc.
    Keep it up and stay steele strong!

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  17. BrianaFebruary 17, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    HOORAY!!

    Rachel, this is Briana and Eric Hoffman (our daughter Elena has ALL). We met your mom back in October at the Make A Wish Fun Run. I have been such a slacker, but here we finally are. :) Anyways, we are SO happy to hear this great news. It has been a long road for you already and I'm glad to hear about this bright spot (very bright spot!) Yay!! :) Hope you continue to feel better and get stronger every day. You are in our prayers.

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  18. Kristin MortensonFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Congrats, Rachel! Our prayers are always with you. May the tunnel to get shorter and the light even brighter...

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  19. kcsarsFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    YEA!!!!! Oh, what a great way to start the day! Congratulations! I'm so happy it is working out so well. I know you'll make the most of it, girl! Keep smiling and getting better! Yea!

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  20. KateFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    That's such great news! Thanks for keeping us updated. We love you Rach. Congrats-

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  21. AmandaFebruary 18, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I have tears in my eyes. Congratulations!

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  22. CL FugalFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Rachel,that is such wonderful news! You have been in our prayers.

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