but it’s not the end of the world ( she said hopefully)
After a week of being snowed in, Marie and I managed to get into Yambol on Tuesday so I could have my long overdue blood test. The results this time were mixed. My red cells, hemoglobin and platelets have all shown some improvement, but the white soldiers have let me down again with a drop from 1000 back to 700. I keep getting silly little infections because my immunity is all but non existent…these are things like urinary tract infections and thrush, things I haven’t had for 20 years or more…and strange things growing in my nose…and at the moment, I have a mouth full of ulcers and I just think that the few white cells I have are spending their time fighting these bloody infections and not getting a chance to improve. When I turned in the good results a few weeks back, that was the first time for ages that I was completely infection free…so the war goes on.
Yesterday Marie made her departure back to Australia and I have some very sad animals around the place…Goosey didn’t disappoint and followed her right to the front gate honking his farewells to her. If anyone knew something was up, it was him. If the gate had been open, I have no doubt he would have tried to follow her into the taxi. And Gina, who didn’t show much at all when Marie was leaving, came into my room later that day and was very sad indeed. She sat with her head on my bed, not something Gina does, and just looked plain miserable. Dinner time cheered her a little, but she’s not that happy this morning and clearly looking for that ‘other’ person.
And as when Jillian left before her, I felt very sad to see Marie go, but she needs to get back to her family and I need to continue to rebuild myself so that hopefully, by the time the weather is warmer, I’ll be doing some work. It’s a very quiet house this morning.
The weather has warmed considerably so if I can muster the energy, I might try and take Gina for a bit of a shuffle around the village today. I may not be able to move very quickly now, but I just let her free and she can run crazy…and she does.
Now I wait to hear back from Dr Amine…
An Aussie in Bulgaria 
Good to hear you continue to improve, albeit in smaller steps! The infections must be a frustration and not nice to deal with. I hope you will be able to manage by yourself now that your wonderful sisters have been and gone, though I’m sure the locals will be on hand when necessary. 🙂
Take care, and may Dr Amine contact you soon with some good news. Lots of love, Anne Marie xxxxx
To all Sue’s followers:
She is in hospital at the moment and very unwell. Please “transmit” all your strength and best wishes to help her get better.
She is unable to respond to messages.
Jillian
Thank you so much for keeping us all up to speed with our dear Susie. Will say some prayers for her and send her some healing energy along with lots of love. Please keep in touch, Jillian. xx
this is all so terribly sad Jillian, sending all my best wishes to you all, and all of my love and all the strength i have into the ether that it might make some small difference to dear dear Sue.
My love and thoughts are with you Sue and family on this uncertain outcome…blessings and a speedy recovery to you darling lady..xx
lots and lots of love Sue
Amanda
Hey Sue
Keep that Mercer fighting spirit going. You are in our thoughts daily and saying a little prayer the man up stairs to keep you safe. Love always Karen and Gary
So very sad to hear about Sue, sending her and all the family thoughts and prayers xx
Not good news Jill.
Hi Sue, fingers crossed. I am a Bulgarian maried to an Aussie , we live in Australia and we follow up your blog, it’s so gelightful to read! We admire your achievements and strength. Hope you will get over this hurdle quickly , you are a fighter! Just a suggestion, why don’t you go to Sofia for a period of time as the best doctors and healthcare are there…