Neutrophil pendant finished!

[Jax172]

My husband's 1 year anniversary of his bone marrow transplant is August 28th. I decided to have Daniel M from Etsy make something to recognize this important milestone in my husband's recovery from LGL leukemia. It's a neutrophil (a very important type of white blood cell). My husband's disease caused him to have little to none of these cells. Which in turn caused him to have a very difficult time getting rid of common infections like colds. For the last 4 years he's been in the hopsital at least 4 times a year for 2-3 weeks at a time.
He's doing quite well right now. He is still on tons of medications but overall doing quite well. The survival rate post BMT goes up quite a bit once you hit one year post transplant so this is a really big deal. I wanted to give him something he can keep. I don't know if he'll ever actually wear it, but I think it turned out pretty neat. I'm also planning to get him a 1st birthday cake and we're planning a family day at an amusement park (his request) with our son on Saturday.

 

[kelpie]

That's a very beautiful and thoughtful gift for a huge milestone. May he continue to heal.

 

[Jax172]

Oh yes, the inscription is from our wedding song. Turned out to be more appropriate for us than we even knew.

 

[slg47]

that is a really nice piece to commemorate an important date. I hope he continues to do well.

 

[mocha2204]

That is a really neat pendant and nice saying as well.

I wish him and your family all the best ahead!

 

[yssie]

What a lovely, thoughtful gift Jax. I'm so happy to hear that your husband is doing well post-transplant! Life is indeed a road, and it's a wonderful thing when two people hit a roadblock and keep working 'round it, over it, or through it together

Wishing all of you a very happy first birthday!!

 

[usnwife]

Very Nice.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I think the sentiment behind the pendant is wonderful, and the piece itself looks great! I really hope he wears it, it looks masculine and stylish.

Wishin him all the best and continued good health!

 

[Autumnovember]

This hits very close to home for me as my dad was also diagnosed with Leukemia (a different type though). This is absolutely wonderful, and I really hope your husband continues to do well with her recovery. This definitely made me cry....thank you for sharing.

 

[oranges]

the pendant turned out beautifully--I hope you guys have many, many more birthdays to celebrate together!

 

[Farleysmom]

What a beautiful, masculine pendant to celebrate life and the challenges we face along the way. I'm soooooo happy that your husband has made it to such a great milestone and is doing better.

 

[Doc_1]

Wow what an inspiration!
Really we want to keep on walking the road of life.
I wish him a long prosperous life and what a lucky man to have you!

 

[tyty333]

Its such a lovely/thoughtful gift. Big Congratultions on the 1st Anniversary mark (important indeed!)

 

[Bliss]

Congratulations to you both for passing the 1 year mark! What a wonderful way to celebrate. The necklace is beautiful.

 

[Andelain]

May he keep progressing in his recovery and wear that necklace in good health!

 

[AprilBaby]

VERY cool! Blessings to his health!

 

[lizzyann]

Congratulations on getting past the one year mark! Lots of prayers and well wishes to you for many many more anniversaries like this one!!! Big hugs to the both of you!

 

[nice ice]

wonderful news

 

[tigian]

Very thoughtful and a great way to celebrate one year of recovery. Hope he continues on his recovery. He is very lucky to have you by his side, Jax.

 

[onedrop]

Beautiful pendant. Best wishes to your husband. Here's to continued improvement!!

 

[legra]

That is so cool! What a great way to commemorate such a meaningful milestone. Hope you guys have a wonderful time at the amusement park on your family day and I am sending good wishes your husband's way for his continued recovery.

 

[portia]

That is such wonderful and thoughtful gift for your husband. Enjoy your celebration and wishing you many more!

 

[LtlFirecracker]

What a wonderful pendant, I love the story behind it. I am glad to hear that your husband is doing well.

I am always looking at neutrophil counts, so when I saw the title, I thought "is this what I think it is?" And sure enough it is. I know for people on chemo, the neutrophil count becomes so important and I know how much it can impact one's life.

Congratulations on the one year mark, and I hope things continue to get easier and go well for your husband.

 

[S&I]

What a thoughtful gift to recognize such an important milestone in your lives! Isn't DanielM the best?

I'm glad your hubbie is doing better post-transplant, and hope he continues to heal.

 

[oddoneout]

What a sweet gesture. I wish him continued good health.

 

[Blackpaw]

Very cool and my best wishes for your husband's continued recovery and health...

 

[Tuckins1]

So thoughtful, what a lovely and meaningful gift! Here's some "stay healthy and keep recovering" *DUST* for your DH!

 

[packrat]

Such a nice way to commemorate the milestone! I hope he continues to do well and you have many many wonderful years together!

 

[waterlilly]

This is a very late reply, but I've been gone for a while and trying to catch up on all the great pics. Had to comment on this - as an immunologist - I LOVE it!!

Congrats to you and your husband, certainly cause for a big celebration!!