As we approach the turn of the clock to midnight, I approach Day +7. My team continues its positive evaluation that I am proceeding according to plan. Over the next few days to a week I look forward to my new cells “engrafting.” I am told until that time I will continue to feel a bit off my usual.

Every evening at about 11pm my daily blood tests are drawn. Last night I was found to have a low platelet count and received my first platelet transfusion. I am told this will not be the last blood product transfusion I will need. I am so grateful to those who donate blood. It is a selfless act that helps so many people.

I did take my walking laps around the floor today and passed the 3-mile mark of walking since my arrival 1-week ago. I used to be able to run 5k in under 30-minutes. In my current situation, achieving that in a week doesn’t seem so shabby. So I will keep on trucking

Thanks again for all the support we receive.

Larry and Sharon