Category Archives: hope

Hypogammaglobulinemia

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

My 2008 journey through Burkitt’s lymphoma resulted in many changes to my body. One of these changes is hypogammaglobulinemia. Big fancy word to say I don’t produce IgG, an immunoglublin necessary to fight infection. I receive 40 grams of IgG … Continue reading →

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In the middle of it.

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I am in the middle of the “nadir,” when I am at my lowest point…. Continue reading →

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Pain, Love, and Acceptance

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

…the pent up energy in the human soul will not be denied its moment of release when it is fully ready… Continue reading →

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Medical Update 7.28.14

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

update on my current stay in the hospital Continue reading →

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Submitting to Round #2

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Here come the drugs: Benadryl: 25mg IV, Decadron (steroid!): 10mg tablet, Solumedrol: 20mg IV (another steroid!), Prednisone: 60mg (STEROID!!!), Xanax: 0.25mg, Tylenol: 650mg, then Rituxan 750mg. Ugh. Continue reading →

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Heightened Sense of Life

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

…the idea I could be gone in just a few months… Continue reading →

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Thou Shalt Not Touch

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

No crowds, no sick people, no fresh fruits and veggies Continue reading →

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Walking Through This Together

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Love God, others, as self. Nothing greater than this can exist. Continue reading →

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