Pit Stop

Thank you to those of you who have been waiting so patiently for an update. We have just been in a holding pattern the last couple of weeks to see how Bill's body reacted to the most recent round of chemo. He unfortunately experienced more negative side effects this time around and had to go for over a week on IV nutrition (no food allowed), had a blood infection and just up and down with problems. He stabilized this week and was discharged Thursday. He will get his blood checked every couple of days at Dominican to see if he needs a transfusion or platelets. Today everything was OK so that was positive. He is doing well at home and had an old buddy from SoCal drive up to spend time with him which he thoroughly enjoyed. He can't be out in the sun due to his medications or in public without a respirator so is relaxing at home. His daughter Brenna took him for a drive by the beach today so he did get a chance to get out. Next step is a bone marrow transplant as soon as his body shows he is in remission. Four donors have been identified as potential matches across the country so we are hopeful this can happen soon. Until then just need to keep him healthy. As always, please keep Billy in your prayers. This journey still has a long road ahead. Lisa