# nbmtLINK Blog > We’re so thankful and honored to present the following stories and information concerning bone marrow transplant subjects. - **URL:** https://www.nbmtlink.org/nbmtlink-blog/ - **Author:** Danielle Reed - **Published:** 2021-07-16 - **Modified:** 2023-10-04 --- # Blog ## Nuances of a New Normal **A seven part blog series with David Weinstein** We’re so thankful and honored to present the following seven part blog series. David Weinstein shares his heart, grit, soul and bone marrow transplant journey with us as we roll out this series, once a month, here in our E-nnouncement newsletter, starting this month. Each blog post will inspire you regardless of where you are on your journey. So sit back and feel the sun on YOUR face as you soak up this very special series. Thank you David. You are a gift to this world. [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Screen-Shot-2021-07-16-at-10.44.20-AM.png)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/nuances-of-a-new-normal-2/) ### [Nuances of a New Normal (1 of 7)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/nuances-of-a-new-normal-2/) By David Weinstein David Weinstein shares his heart, grit, soul and bone marrow transplant journey with us in this 7-part series. Each blog post will inspire you regardless of where you are on your journey. So sit back and feel the sun on YOUR face as you soak up this very special series. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/nuances-of-a-new-normal-2/) June 1, 2021 [![Portrait of Bridget Casey](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-06-at-12.53.00-PM.png)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/two-heroes-by-bridget-casey/) ### [Two Heroes](https://www.nbmtlink.org/two-heroes-by-bridget-casey/) By: Bridget Casey Two transplants later, surivvor and chaplain Bridget Casey gives back as a courier for Be The Match, serving in thanks for all she has been given. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/two-heroes-by-bridget-casey/) April 21, 2021 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/60277784_10215942794135654_2227514698499096576_n.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/inthewaiting/) ### [In the Waiting. . .](https://www.nbmtlink.org/inthewaiting/) By: Jennifer Gillette, LMSW of nbmtLINK There are so many things in life that we need to be patient and wait for. When we wait for health to return, the pandemic to end or significantly improve, or when we wait for any crisis to be over, can we shift our focus to invest in the future we hope for as we try to cope with the present situation? [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/inthewaiting/) March 12, 2021 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Screen-Shot-2020-08-07-at-4.55.17-PM.png)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/ready-to-save-on-medications-vitamins-and-more/) ### [Ready to Save on Medications, Vitamins and More?](https://www.nbmtlink.org/ready-to-save-on-medications-vitamins-and-more/) By: Anna Holness Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to concentrate all of your energy on getting well instead of having to deal with finances and other problems when you are ill? [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/ready-to-save-on-medications-vitamins-and-more/) August 7, 2020 [![Martha Nielsen- The face of hope and good health](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Martha-Nielsen-The-face-of-hope-and-good-health-scaled.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/moving-forward-by-martha-nielsen-a-cancer-survivor/) ### [Survivor Martha Nielsen on Moving Forward](https://www.nbmtlink.org/moving-forward-by-martha-nielsen-a-cancer-survivor/) By: Martha Nielsen Martha conquered “the beast called Cancer.” Facing B-cell NHL, multiple approaches to treatment and ultimately a BMT, she contacted the nbmtLINK, especially for the peer-support program. She has celebrated over fifteen “second birthdays” and volunteers in the LINK’s peer-support program. You will be uplifted by her victory. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/moving-forward-by-martha-nielsen-a-cancer-survivor/) March 15, 2020 [![Sex and Cancer](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sex_and_Cancer.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/reclaiming-sexuality-after-cancer-treatment/) ### [Reclaiming Sexuality After Cancer Treatment](https://www.nbmtlink.org/reclaiming-sexuality-after-cancer-treatment/) By: Jennifer Gillette, LMSW of the nbmtLINK A tender topic, Jen Gillette shares the truth about sexuality post-transplant. She will make you feel less alone, comforted with ideas sure to please. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/reclaiming-sexuality-after-cancer-treatment/) February 15, 2020 [![Juanita, seen here, three days after starting chemotherapy.](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Juanita-Reynolds-.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/meet-bmt-recipient-juanita-thankfully-honoring-her-brothers-legacy-24-years-and-counting/) ### [Meet BMT recipient Juanita: thankfully honoring her brother’s legacy 24 years and counting!](https://www.nbmtlink.org/meet-bmt-recipient-juanita-thankfully-honoring-her-brothers-legacy-24-years-and-counting/) By: Juanita McReynolds Twenty-four years as a survivor of AML, today brings Juanita gratitude, patience, compassion, and “tremendous” growth in her faith in God. Learn how she honors brother’s “incredibly generous gift” by helping others who are on a similar journey. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/meet-bmt-recipient-juanita-thankfully-honoring-her-brothers-legacy-24-years-and-counting/) January 18, 2020 [![Amanda Fer](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Amanda-Fer.400x.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/coping-with-relapse/) ### [Coping with Relapse](https://www.nbmtlink.org/coping-with-relapse/) By Amanda Ferraro As you read her blog, you will learn how, after the first shocking moments of the diagnosis she grabs hold and eventually defeats AML leukemia – twice! A successful BMT and a “mind over matter” attitude guided her determination. Read about her success. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/coping-with-relapse/) November 25, 2019 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/George-and-Barbara-1.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/one-mans-experience-with-car-t-cell-therapy/) ### [One Man’s Experience with CAR-T Cell Therapy](https://www.nbmtlink.org/one-mans-experience-with-car-t-cell-therapy/) By George Bailey & Jennifer Gillette LMSW George Bailey reflects on his CAR-T cell Therapy experience for his Stage IV Follicular Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/one-mans-experience-with-car-t-cell-therapy/) October 26, 2019 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Nick.-left-Cameron-right-crop.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/my-blood-brother/) ### [My Blood Brother](https://www.nbmtlink.org/my-blood-brother/) By Nick Hudson Nick was a perfect match for a four-year-old “toe-head” boy named Cameron who had leukemia, and needed a bone marrow transplant. I was “the match.” Cam’s transplant was successful and his parents told him he had a “blood brother.” You will enjoy learning how these “strangers” became friends. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/my-blood-brother/) September 21, 2019 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Jennifer-Barish-A.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/the-hope-and-magic-of-words/) ### [The hope and magic of words…](https://www.nbmtlink.org/the-hope-and-magic-of-words/) By Jennifer Barish The power of hope and stress reduction literally helped save this young mom and wife. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/the-hope-and-magic-of-words/) August 18, 2019 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/kr-headshot.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/karens-cll-journey-wisdom-inspiration-resilience-and-much-more/) ### [Karen’s CLL Journey- Wisdom, Inspiration, Resilience and Much More…](https://www.nbmtlink.org/karens-cll-journey-wisdom-inspiration-resilience-and-much-more/) By: Karen Raman Follow Karen’s cancer treatment journey and the multiple changes that occurred along her route. Lessons learned: you are your own best advocate; stay on top of your meds; and most important of all, keeping a positive outlook is at least fifty percent of the battle. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/karens-cll-journey-wisdom-inspiration-resilience-and-much-more/) July 21, 2019 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/lisa-kelly-family-photo.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/transplant-an-unexpected-journey/) ### [Transplant (An Unexpected Journey)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/transplant-an-unexpected-journey/) By: Jean C. Carroll Discover how the support of community and extended family and a strong faith carries this young family on a seventeen-year journey into the unknown world of bone marrow transplant. There is a happy ending to their story. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/transplant-an-unexpected-journey/) June 16, 2019 [![Me on the left with my donor Ralf on the right in September 2018, in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany thirty months post transplant.](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/me-and-Ralf.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/zen-and-the-art-of-surviving-a-bone-marrow-transplant/) ### [Zen and the Art of Surviving a Bone Marrow Transplant](https://www.nbmtlink.org/zen-and-the-art-of-surviving-a-bone-marrow-transplant/) By: Peter Thomason Peter shares how he found his way to handling the different issues that accompanied his post-BMT challenges. His discovery of Zen, a Japanese word for “meditation,” brought a sense of peace to his living each day as a cancer survivor. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/zen-and-the-art-of-surviving-a-bone-marrow-transplant/) May 12, 2019 [![](https://www.nbmtlink.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/nbmtLINK_Blog.jpg)](https://www.nbmtlink.org/one-womans-experience-with-photopheresis/) ### [One Woman’s Experience with Photopheresis](https://www.nbmtlink.org/one-womans-experience-with-photopheresis/) By: Jennifer Gillette and Lola Reich Photopheresis is a wonderful option for transplant patients. Lola Reich answers Jen Gillette’s questions. [Read more »](https://www.nbmtlink.org/one-womans-experience-with-photopheresis/) April 19, 2019 --- _Source: [National Bone Marrow Transplant LINK (nbmtLINK)](https://www.nbmtlink.org)_ _Generated: 2026-10-24 18:00:34_