Missed Another Concert

The all state music groups were hosted at my school this year. The concert was Saturday night. Nine of my students made it into the all state band and two were first chair.  

I asked my doctors about traveling to Alaska for just one day to hear the concert.  They talked about the various infections and complications that could lead to death or lifetime disability if I did make such a trip. Since my immune system is currently compromised, it would be a very dangerous thing to do.  After a day of weighing my options, I decided to play it safe and remain in Seattle.  It was a difficult decision. 

My day to to day health is generally improving. I'll have one or two good days, then a couple bad days (including today). Hopefully the bad days will happen less frequently as the new cells slowly become a part of me.  

As for Thanksgiving, I've been invited to four different homes in the Seattle and Bellingham area.  My doctors have also warned about being around any cold or flu viruses this time of year. Apparently, it could have devastating effects to somebody in my condition.

For a neutropenic patient, I've been somewhat careless in the past so I'm trying to be better at preventing sickness. So many people have invested greatly into my health. It would seem a shame to blow it all for the sake of one evening of visiting friends.