Happy Holidays

It has been several weeks since my last post. There has been very little new to report. The biggest news is that Jill went 5 1/2 weeks between blood transfusions--by far the longest stretch since she started receiving regular transfusions 3 years ago. This is a good sign because it means that her body is producing more and destroying fewer red blood cells. Hopefully this trend will continue and she will soon not need regular transfusions.

I am in Boise this week visiting Sylvia, Jill and Scott. It is great to get together especially when Jill is at home and has enough energy to visit.

Happy holidays to everyone and thanks to all of you for your support throughout the last year.

Tom

Thanksgiving Note

Over the last three weeks Jill has continued to get stronger and feel better. Her red blood cell level seems to be staying up longer now that her blood type has switched over from O to A. This means that she has more energy and stamina. She did have a slight increase in Graft-Versus-Host-Disease this week following a tapering in her immuno-suppressing drugs but the doctors are getting that under control.

I have been in Boise visiting Jill, Sylvia and Scott for the last 10 days (except for 4 days at business meetings last week). We had a very pleasant and relaxing Thanksgiving celebration including lots of good food, movies and games as is our custom. I will be flying home tomorrow but plan to return for Christmas. The weather here has been very pleasant which has made it possible for us to get out for walks and visits.

We have much to give thanks for and wish the very best for all of you.

tom