I made it to day +100. When I began this journey, first time last September, and this time in early May the 100 day marker seemed so far away. It is hard to believe that this day has arrived. It means I have passed the point of most likely mortality from the transplant, although I am not totally in the clear as GVHD can raise its ugly head at any time.

I am not in the same great shape that I was prior to beginning of chemo now 105 days ago. I have lost weight. My stamina is not what it was. I don’t feel as if I can multitask as I have been able to do for most of my life.

Having said that, I am here and barring any surprises this week will be home one week from today. I look forward to visiting with friends and family although will need to pace myself and hope everybody understands there is still a 9-month road ahead for recovery.

I have to thank my brother Dave who donated his cells and essentially saved my life. I have to thank my spouse, best bud, Sharon for her diligence in making sure the environment I have been living in is clean and for noticing every little change in me that could be meaningful. Of course the clinicians here ar Fred Hutch are heros who have been dedicated to my cure over the last 4-years.

The bottle countdown will be restarted tomorrow. Cheers to you.

Larry and Sharon