Staying Positive

OK so now we are into month #2 of this journey..... trying to stay focused on a 100% positive recovery even though the latest bone marrow results were not what we had hoped for. Billy's body continues to produce those damn purple cancer cells despite aggressive chemotherapy, so round 2 is underway. Same schedule as before, 5 days of twice per day chemo along with antibiotics and other medicines to prevent side effects. He feels good, tho, and as long as his hemoglobin stays above 25 he gets to ride the brand new stationary bike they brought to his room yesterday. You would have thought it was Christmas he was so excited! Walking the halls dragging an IV pole and wearing a respirator is not Bill's idea of exercise. Those of you who know him know biking lags just a bit behind running as a passion. He also has been sleeping better, thank goodness, and this morning grand rounds were not until 8:30 so we both slept in. A team of no less than 7 doctors arrived, reviewed his case, laughed at all Billy's jokes and assured us what he is going through is not uncommon with this kind of cancer. We continue to feel very confident in the treatment and staff. Spent a leisurely morning watching the Giants-Mets game (Huff at 2nd base - are you serious??!!) and relaxing afternoon. Saturday is traditionally our "date night" so I'm going to run over to P.F.Changs in the Stanford Shopping Center, bring back some dinner then we'll settle in to watch a movie. About as good as it gets considering the circumstances! Billy had some great visits and phone calls this week - you all play a bigger part than you know in helping keep his spirits up; thanks so much Lisa