Happy anniversary, Matt

Sharing this post from my Facebook page this morning for those not on there.

When I was younger I didn't really comprehend what it meant when my fun-loving, adventure-seeking older brother Matt got leukemia. I didn't know fully what chemo or radiation was or how it was affecting his body. And, I certainly didn't understand what it meant when he relapsed and that according to three different doctors, it was "like winning the lottery" that my Mom was actually a match and was going to be his bone marrow donor. I just sensed the severity from the grown-ups in my life. I knew they were sad because of their tears. I knew he was sick because he was in the hospital for so long. Well today, I do understand, but there are no longer tears for Matt. Today we celebrate TWENTY YEARS since Mom gave Matt life for the second time, TWENTY YEARS since his transplant and TWENTY YEARS since he was cancer free. I got my brother back and now he gets to be Uncle Matty to my son. My heart is full of gratitude! Happy 20-year anniversary, Matt. We love you!


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