I am very excited my 4 kids are coming and will be staying at a local hotel for several days.  I miss them so much and can’t wait to see them.  This will definitely not be a traditional thanksgiving for us with me in the hospital and still not really eating much, but just hanging out is going to be great.   They all probably prefer to for go the turkey anyway.  mom and dad are of course still here so they will enjoy some time with the grandkids too.  Jakes birthday is Nov 29, so we will have to have some cake and candles and thank God for my wonderful son while they are here.  Hard to do any birthday shopping in the hospital, but cards and money should suffice for now.  Kids his age are so hard to buy for, and he knows what he wants more than anyone.

Well, I still don’t have any white count, but I have a small rash on my chin, face, chest and neck,  the MD thinks might be GVHD, and I guess this is a good sign.  We shall see…  I just take it one day at a time and do everything I can to stay strong and report any problems I’m having as soon as possible so they can address them.  I need to wear oxygen all the time but this too does not seem to be worsening.  I’m kinda on a plateau and just waiting for white cells.  I receive platelets and red blood cells as needed too.  This round of chemo was really ruff on this body!  But God is good and has given me strength and courage to continue to fight this battle.  I have a lot of peace and just take it one step at a time.  I love you all and thank you for your prayers.  I hope your thanksgiving day will be as good as mine surrounded by family and friends.

Karen