November 9, 2008 7:50 PM

It’s been a really good day - the Pats won! Other than that, as I said before, my appetite is ebbing and I definitely feel more tired. But, the good news is that the doctors are impressed with my numbers and continue to say that everything is going to plan. At 10:00 tonight, day 5 of chemo begins - leaving only 2 more after that. As you can see, I am not keeping score.

Speaking of keeping score, the nurses have placed a chart on the wall that monitors my counts as they go down and then as they go up. To make it interesting, we started a pool here to see which numbers get to zero first - my counts or the stock market! Likewise, I fully expect my numbers to back to normal faster as well.

Had some visitors today. Unfortunately, I think that I am fading as being good company because I require more frequent naps. Of course, I know that many of you will say “What’s the difference?”

I have been remiss in not thanking Michael Duffy’s mother for the beautiful shawl. Coincidentally, she knit it in my favorite colors. Many people say that there is no such thing as coincidences - only God incidences. I have seen it happen many times which only lends more credence to the saying for me.

All in all, a quiet day - just as the doctor ordered.

Bob