[Bambam]

Thanks for all your support ... the trip went so well that after we had returned home from 3 weeks away, and with marginally better blood numbers (although statistically the same!) we stayed home for a month, then took off again straight after my monthly blood test (still stable) and returned after three weeks. Travel is food for my soul and spirit and I feel grateful that I was able to do it. My latest blood tests are a little down (although still statistically the same.) However, My Hematologist was very supportive when I saw him last week and is encouraging me to travel as much as I can.
I carried my BMB and labs with me at all times and was mostly well although I did get tired walking hills, especially when the weather was warming up. We ate early dinners and went to bed early, which when I was younger would have been unheard of, but which now is actually enjoyable! Oh, and by the way, I have been trying to apply mind over matter with regard to the MDS and to focus on positives - and unless some weird symptom appears - and it feels good!! I don't want to think of myself as ill.
Nike said "Just Do It" and I aim to keep doing it as long as I can. I hope this inspires you to take that trip you have been wanting to take and that your current diagnosis allows it.