Day +5

Well........ I have been trying to come up with something  interesting to report but........as Dr. Olga said this morning "Sir, there is nothing interesting about you".  Of course she was referring to his medical condition and not his personality.

He is still doing remarkably well.  His hemoglobin held so he escaped one more day without receiving blood products.  He is extremely tired so the walk around the hall was a little slower than yesterday and he is on his 2nd nap of the day.  Other than that no real news to report.  I took advantage of him feeling pretty good along with the light Sunday traffic and took the car home.  It has been sitting in the parking garage racking up a nice bill so I dashed home, did 2 quick loads of laundry and took the train back into the city. 

As Bill and I were walking the hall this afternoon we met a gentleman receiving treatment with his wife helping him try to get around a few laps.  We were once again stuck by the incredible positive attitudes all the patients seem to have.  He had a joke each time we passed him in the hall and he told us he loved having a captive audience for his 1 line jokes! 

The theme of the stem cell transplant program here is "Celebrate Life". Bill received a goodie bag filled with some fun things so  I thought you might like to see the note of explanation.   


Poster signed by the transplant team. 

This group of individuals truly work together as a team from the housekeeping staff, patient care techs, nurses, to the laboratory staff who take care of the precious stem cells.  It is very uplifting to see this amazing group working together in ensure the comfort of these very special patients!

Blessings,
Kay and Bill