I was so beyond elated to be back home on Monday night after spending 90 of the last 130 days in the hospital! I couldn’t have made it through without the unrelenting support of my family and friends! Special thanks to Todd, my mom and dad for driving up to City of Hope EVERY day to visit me, play games, watch movies and just fart around. I know that was a huge sacrifice on their part and I am so grateful. Mychaela made it after work several times and I saw Rex a few times between his SAE gigs and related sicknesses. Today is the 41st since my transplant ~ almost half way to the magic day 100 🙂 For the next 2 months, I will visit my new doc at COH for blood analysis and a check up for Graft vs. Host Disease, along with many other dangerous developments that I am very susceptible to at this time. Dr. F is so amazing! He’s a Trojan! He’s the department head, and the perfect combination of brilliance and fun 🙂 This morning’s visit went quite well. After seeing my blood counts, Dr. F had to double check he was looking at the correct chart! My whites, reds and platelets are flying! I am really hoping for no more transfusions! Early tomorrow I will be back up there for my 4th bone marrow biopsy (ouchie) to make sure everything looks good in there. I will go to once a week after a couple of months, then down to once a month, and so on, with 3 more bone marrow biopsies along the way (ouchie, ouchie, ouchie). At the 100 day mark, Dr. F will determine how much more I can do in public. As of now, I cannot go to any public place, no visitors, no plants in the house, very restricted diet, redonculus hand washing, tons of hydration, etc. Todd has completely transformed our house into a sterile clean room sitch.
My Donor, My Hero, My Lifesaver: Leason Pomeroy, IV Update:
Leason has recovered beautifully from his procedure which snagged 1 quart of his bone marrow from a series of drill holes in the hips. Ya! His follow-up doc appointments have confirmed that his blood counts are where they should be, and his drill holes have healed. The only concern (and it’s kinda a biggie) is that he has developed a rather large crack down the center of his buttock area.
Top 10 Reasons it’s Better at Home
10. No middle of night wake-ups for blood tests, infusions, vitals, etc.
9. Hospital food BLOWS.
8. Hospital bathroom has no heat, and I was there for December and part of Jan. (Ostrich skin to the max.)
7. No docs coming in at 6am to start prodding.
6. No more documenting everything that goes in and everything that comes out.
5. No need for band aids on my elbows due to the sand paper quality of hospital sheets.
4. Toilet – no details, just trust me.
3. I’m no longer hooked up to my IV tree 24/7. When they constantly pump you with hydration, you have to get up and pee every half hour, unplugging and rolling your tree into the sub-zero bathroom with you.
2. Having a bubble room directly across from the nurses’ station, sleeping is virtually impossible. The night shift is an insanely loud gossip group. I will never care that Teresa got sh*t faced, slept with Diego, and now has to figure out how to tell Isabelle.
1. No more randoms busting into my bubble to talk solely about my poop – SO f-ing annoying!
Trying to keep up the cool factor while in captivity:
JOSELYN'S BRAWL 
So happy to hear that you are home and your levels are flying! Sending prayers and best wishes from icy Washington!!!
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The best news yahhhh!!!! I am beyond thrilled..The entire Miller/ Robison family is so excited that you are home again..Rest, heal and enjoy your beautiful home..Most of all know that you are very, very loved and admired…
YRMIAW [ You rock most incredible ,amazing woman]
Love you,
Jennifer Miller
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Sooooooo happy for you JOS !!!! Lots of love hugs and support ❤
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Yeah Jos!!! Such good news all around! Welcome home!! Even though we can’t see you, it just feels better knowing that you’re ‘back in the bay’. Almost half way there and I’m sure the time will pass much more quickly now that you’re at home. We’re all rooting for you…we’ve got a beach towel waiting for you this summer! Thanks for keeping us in the loop.
xo,
Katie
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Wow!!! Great news! Joselyn, what a brawl it’s been for you and the family’s going to let everyone here at Daniel Michael Salon know you’re back home. Our prayers and love go out to you, Todd, and the rest of your family.
Sincerely,
Danny
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Hi there! My Mom, Dad, and I were crying in my kitchen tears of joy to see you looking great at the beach and back home!!! Such fabulous news, we love you!!! Keep up the good work!!! Xo
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Jos,
It is so great that you are home and to hear from you! Your “10 reasons to be home” was awesome! We will continue to pray for you and for your continued great progress! Yeah!
Love you,
Dick and Gretchen
Sent from my iPhone
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“There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home.” Just click your ruby reds. “I was in a far away place and you and you and you were all there…” Wow Joselyn what a journey you have been on. So happy you’re home. We’ll kept praying for more and more good news. Hope you don’t get us wrong but your Blogs are the funniest thing we’ve ever read. Through your wit and humor and clever writing we were all there–right with you. That “Good Ole Todd” is a champ too. We love you guys!
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So happy for you all especially the bravest person I know. Your on the up swing. What is this crack in your brothers butt about. The ship’s a calling so keep getting strong. I need another dinner standing in the Kitchen with you guys. Xxoo kim
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Praise the good Lord and your tenacity Jos!!!! You are an amazing woman! (Perfect hospital description….my personal fav was Teresa and Diego…POOR Isebelle!…..:) Keep Going Girl!!!
Numbers UP, Kristi and Doug
IPad – Kristi DeCinces
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Wow!!! Great news! Joselyn, what a brawl it’s been for you and the family’s going to let everyone here at Daniel Michael Salon know you’re back home. Our prayers and love go out to you, Todd, and the rest of your family.
Sincerely,
Danny
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Tears of joy!!! For you and your amazing family!!
Can,t wait to have a corona with you or two!!
WELCOME home sweeeet home!!
Many xo from Patty and Bill
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Jos, sooooooo glad to see you home! I know you will continue to heal & get stronger everyday. Home is where the heart is! There’s nothing like your own bed & toilet! Enjoy!
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Hallelujah you’re HOME! We saw lights on and prayed that it was you!
So happy for Todd. What a phenomenal husband!
Just know that so many people are lifting you up for Gods healing. So be a good patient and trust that you are in the best of Hands and the best of care. Enjoy the view!
We are heading to COH tomorrow and thrilled you’re NOT there!!!
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‘SO good to see a pic of you back in the ‘hood!!! ….and you sound upbeat, happy and healthy. HALLELUJAH!!!!!
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Wow, that’s really great news. You must be feeling so much better back in familiar surroundings. Keep up the great spirit!
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Yay Jos!!!! That’s such incredible news! You’ve been through hell and its about time you get some comfort and relief! We can’t see you but we did get to see your amazing and devoted (love the new tat!) husband down at the beach on Tuesday. He gave all the volleyball ladies the fabulous update! We we’re all cheering and smiling!!! March 17th just so happens to be my birthday! All I’m asking for this year is to hear that you’re in the clear!!! Keep it up!!
Much Love , The Jacobs
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Hey Jos! This news just made my day! Love that you finally have platelets, reds and whites back in your own blood for a change. Your brother is THE MAN! And Todd is a saint, which I know you know because you happen to be married to him! Take it easy, revel in your home sweet home and enjoy the view! Life can hardly get any better, right?! XO
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What a great picture of you mask and all. Its good to see you on your feet again and enjoying being outside for a change. We are sooooo happy for you and for Todd. What a relief to know your counts are shooting the moon and you are closing in on the 100 days. I’m glad Leason only suffered a mild crack in the butt – could have been worse. The good thing about having his marrow is that your tollerance for alcohol consumption has now doubled! Love you, Lynn and Carolee
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So stoked for you and your family! I knew you’d pull through!
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Wonderful news!
And, as a former nurse??? No kidding about the late night gossip!!
(Diego is an ass!)
Frank and I will say not one but many prayers of healing for you.
Blessings,
Sandy and Frank Haselton
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Thank God! So happy to see this!
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Oh Geez. You’ve got us all laughing again. Love the picture of you at the beach. I can tell your eyes are smiling! Yes they are! And so are all of us. SO HAPPY you are home. So thrilled for you! We all knew you would get to this point. You are a PHENOMENAL woman. (Yes, I’m overusing the use of caps, but it’s appropriate here-they represent me screaming with excitement for you!) Continue to grow stronger every day. Enjoy your beautiful home and view and hopefully good food. Amazing how the basics are all that really matter. Love you, Joselyn, and we’ll continue to hold you in our hearts-Cathy
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So Happy for you. Keep up the good fight.
That does look like fashionable beach attire.
Our thoughts and prayers are continually with you.
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So, so happy for you to be home and so, so happy to hear that your levels are flying!!!!!
Thinking of you every day!
Best wishes
Rita
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So very happy that you are home and doing so well!!! You are a superstar patient and your journey will help countless other people. Roll on St. Paddy’s Day!
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Hi Jos, The Knapp family is so excited that you are back home and that everything is going in the right direction. You are one amazing lady. Love the pictures and can’t wait to see your sweet face around once you are in the clear.
Love to the whole family.
Beth
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Sooooooo happy for you, Todd & all your family! Will def keep up the prayers…
You sound wonderful and must be super relieved to be home! You must surely need a break from all that poking and prodding…hope you can get some sleep, too!
Sending huge hugs and much love & pure joy at hearing the news!
xoxoxo Linda…and always, your personal angel….Ry.
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Home sweet home!!!! Joselyn I am so happy for you!!!!!!!! You made it out of the woods!!!!!!! It’s MILLER TIME!!!! Really!!! xoxoxo!!!
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There She is!! That’s the old snarky, spunky blog post I like to read. LOVE it.
All good things come to those who wait…wait, what? Anyway, The UNterbergers are cheering your homecoming we can not wait to hoist a brewski with you guys (like the one in the picture) when you have your “coming out” party! WEEEEEE
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Yeahhhh! for home. You look good standing on your beach, Joselyn. Thanks for the detailed update, you are always in our hearts and been thinking a lot about how you were doing with the bone marrow in your system. Continued healing in the forecast. Love, love, Nancy and the Delines
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Your entire family is incredibly inspiring. Wishing you a speedy and full recovery!
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Welcome Home!!!
Jos…so great to read your update! Hope you are getting to enjoy being home! The Cooper 5 send our love and prayers with hugs to all the Miller family!!! xoxoxoxoxox
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I am so beyond happy to hear you are home! I pray your recovery goes exactly to plan. Sending you hugs and kisses and all good thoughts! Xoxoxoxoxo
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What it must feel like to be back home and with Todd, your rock, your boulder, your heart stone. Now I’m thinking about wearing green, finding four leaf clovers and the mischief of invisible leprechauns in shiny buckled boots, playing flutes— all dancing toward Mar 17. Joselyn Go Bragh!
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So incredibly happy for you to be home Joselyn! I wish you a continuous speedy recovery! Todd’s cooking can’t be that bad…hope you get your favorite burritos too! Your brother is my hero, and you are too! Can’t believe Diego slept with Theresa, Isabelle is gonna be pissed!
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All I can say is Awesome! And that God continues to heal you. We are cheering for you, praying for you, and love you so very much
here at the Soylular clan. Congrats Jos!!!! Every time I go to El Morro to see Sara, I pass your home and always think and pray for you.
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Love the pic of you on the beach. Home Sweet Home. And only you can manage to still look fashionable with all you’ve been through. So very glad to hear you’ve left the bubble behind and that your recovery is going in the right direction. Although a shame about Leason’s crack problem. I think you have stumbled on an idea for a new reality TV show “Night Nurse Station”. Just imagine the drama. Even with all the procedures and meds, your fabulous sense of humor and wit are sharp as ever. Keep getting well and countdown to St. Patty’s!! xo, The Singers
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Best News Ever- prayers DO get answered! So happy for you to finally be home. Rest, eat well, enjoy your handsome husband, and beautiful family. xo k&b
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This is just the best news EVER! There’s no place like home!!!! I hope if I ever need a caretaker, nurse, advocate, that I can have Todd. What a guy. And what a wonderful family. Hugs from all of us. Speedy recovery in your happy home, comfy bed and warm bathroom! xoxo Cath, Mark, Jess & Catherine
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So happy you get to get some kind of normal back. Your nice co
zy house probably must feel amazing. Welcome home, sleep sound.
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Keep it up tough girl! You look great in the photo. I can see the power in your eyes. XOXOXOXO
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You are truly so so amazing! I have been praying for you and your family. I am so happy to hear this!! Sending big big hugs to you!!!!
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WELCOME HOME JOS, so happy for you and the family!!!
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Yippee!!!
You won the lottery and YOU deserve to!
So glad you are back home behind the beloved Orange Curtain!
Lots of love, hugs and prayers,
erin and todd
ttf
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Jos, you are amazing! I am thrilled to hear that you are getting better and better with each passing day. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Steve
Steven D. Caster
950 Jefferson St
Hollywood, FL 33019
(305) 761-7979
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Hi Jos!
I was wondering about how you are doing yesterday. I’m glad to read your blog and to hear you are making progress. You are such a strong woman and that athlete mentality of yours will take you to the winning gold. Big hugs to you. XX Yumi
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Your just unbelievable Joselyn, welcome back home!
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You are amazing! So strong and your attitude is stellar. Keep those blood levels rising. Lucky to have you as my friend and thinking about you everyday! Got the positive vibes flowing to you Jos!
Ttf, jae
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HOME .. The best medicine anyone can be prescribed! Jos .. soooo THRILLED with the news you are home! The Ammermans send their love and continued prayers. XoOo Les
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YOU ARE MY HEROINE!!! AND YOU MUST WRITE A BOOK—-WE, ON THE STREET, LOVE YOU A BUSHEL AND A PECK KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK OUR PRAYERS AND POSITIVE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU–LOVE , SALLY FORBES
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