‘GMA’ Anchor Robin Roberts Doing Well After Bone Marrow Transplant

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Robin Roberts Says ‘My Blood Counts Are Great!’

Good news everyone — for all of us Robin Roberts fans!

I love how People put it…Thanksgiving has come six weeks early for Robin Roberts…

Yes, Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts was all smiles after her September 20th bone marrow transplant to treat her rare blood disorder, myelodysplastic syndrome.

The 51-year-old Roberts wrote a post on the ABC News blog today with a good report; she delivered a positive update on her medical progress, and expressed her heartfelt thanks for all the support she continues to receive — check out the letter below:

Good news indeed:

Today is what I like to call “Thankful Thursday, aka Friday Eve.” I have been in the hospital 25 days now. My bone marrow transplant took place exactly two weeks ago. The only numbers that matter are my blood counts and they are … GREAT! My sister Sally-Ann’s stem cells apparently feel right at home in my body – an answer to so many prayers.

My doctors and rock star nurses are very pleased with my progress and I could not be more thankful for the excellent care I am receiving. I have had some extremely painful days and it’s still difficult for me to eat because of all the chemo. But something I read in Streams in the Desert stays with me: “I walked a mile with Pleasure, She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser for all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow, and ne’er a word said she; But, oh, the things I learned from her when sorrow walked with me.”

I continue to learn so much on this journey, especially when it comes to true friendship and love. My friends near and far – like Sam [Champion, GMA meteorologist] and Josh [Elliott, news anchor] who came to visit yesterday – have been lifting my spirits. My childhood pastor (who delivered Momma’s eulogy) is coming from down South to see me tomorrow. I am hopeful that I MAY be well enough to continue my recovery at home next week and my sister’s plan to come back to NYC for that milestone in my journey. I truly FEEL and thank you for your love, prayers and good wishes. And I return it to you tenfold. Light Love Power Presence. XO

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