Chapter 165

"I'm fine, Albert, I've lived with pain for a long time and can hold out a few more minutes. Do you think there's any chance we could have some more hot water for tea?"

"Darling, after you heal, the pain will be gone forever, I'm sure of it," smiled AJ, caressing her cheek tenderly. "Give me just a minute and I'll bring you back a kettle of hot water myself, my love."

"Yes, I rested very well because you were in my arms."

"Oh, Tom, I love you so, and being your wife is a dream come true."

"Ummmm you are too good to me...but there will be more pain silly…remember labor?"

"I'll be there with you throughout that too, my love, holding your hand the entire time," AJ promised. "Just think, Krista, once the pain is over we'll have two precious gifts to cherish. So it will actually be a labor of love."

"Yes, I can't wait for them to be here, I want to hold them and love them...we have so much to be thankful for!"

"Then just as soon as Dr. Vossen comes in to check on us again, I'll ask him when we can start to walk around. After we accomplish that we should be going home soon."

"That sounds like a great plan!"

"Yes, darling, so very much. I'll help care for our sweet twin bundles of joy. We've a lifetime of love and happiness to share with each other now that Krystal has helped give you a second chance at life. I have a new family that now includes a sister and brother that is my best friend. Since I met you Krista, my life is indeed full of love and laughter. I thank you for all you have brought into my life and know that I love you with all my heart and every ounce of my being."

"I love you too, my sexy Albert, did I just hear that Krys was talking about a walk? I want to go for a walk too!"

"Sweetheart, I think Krystal is talking about asking Dr. Vossen how soon it will be before the two of you will be allowed to get out of bed and start walking. Maybe today or tomorrow we can get permission, if you two promise to take it slow and easily. Remember you're carrying a very precious gift and have to keep it safe. Also, you need to take care of yourself and not get carried away and undo all the hard work that Dr. Vossen's put in, to help you. Think how Krystal would feel if after donating her marrow you pushed yourself and something happened and we lost you or the twins. We all would be crushed, and Krystal would blame herself. Darling, I love you, so just lay and rest, wait for Dr. Vossen to give us the go ahead to take each step at a time."

Finally after three long days and nights in the hospital Dr. Vossen allowed the twins along with their husband's to go home. The pain and fatigue continued, but thanks to Kris's oil mixtures and teas
the twins had relief from the pain and rest from the fatigue. The men cared for the girls losing sleep to see that the women they loved were taken good care of. They took more time off work than either of them ever had before, but they felt that it was necessary to the health of their wives. Soon the girls started to respond to the treatment of Kris's natural medicines and the loved bestowed upon them by the men they loved. After two weeks the girls were finally able to be up and about for longer periods of time and seemed to being enjoying a full recovery. Although Krista wouldn't know for at least a year whether her body would be completely free of the cancer, they would all have to wait for the final results of the bone marrow transplant. All four of them discussed the girl's health and made some important decisions involving their future lives.

To be continued…