January 28, 2007

Well it’s day -4. I have finished my two rounds of chemo and I’m glad that’s all there is. Tomorrow I start my Total Body Irradiation (TBI), which will last two times a day for the next four days. On Thursday February 1 shortly after my eighth TBI I will receive my new stem cells which could be between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.

I am not feeling too badly. In fact I was on the treadmill and walk ½ mile at 4degree incline. Pretty good huh? I was feeling real proud of myself until the nurse told me that I wouldn’t feel the majority of the chemo effects until next week. Oh well I will enjoy every minute I can.

I feel like the Apostle Paul because although these are my words, Barbara is my scribe at this time. Either Barbara or I will keep sending you brief and frequent updates as this process progresses.

We still appreciate your prayers, Art and Barbara