December 21, 2008 7:50 PM

1 more to go!

Even though I feel OK, I still find it disconcerting to have all that chemo pumped into my system for 5 days. However, I have to admit that I do find the results very satisfying. And…what other option do I have?

My wife did not come today because of the inclement weather, so it was a rather quiet day though I certainly did watch football. At least the door is still open for the Patriots and we have to thank Seattle for providing another opportunity.

I have a new room mate who came in about 6:00 tonight. Once again, the doctors come in and discuss the patient’s condition and the game plan with the patient and family. It makes me feel uncomfortable to have no choice but to listen to a conversation that should be held in private.

I have spoken before about the efficiency of the cafeteria service here. Whenever I order a meal, it is always an adventure as to what you are going to get. Usually the issue is that most of the time you do not get everything that you ordered but today they outdid themselves. My usual breakfast is juice, cereal, and a yogurt – today was no exception. And….wonder of wonders, I did get what I ordered. However, they supplied me with only a fork and a knife with which to eat it!

In short, I’ll really be glad to get back home tomorrow. With the holidays here, it'll be great to be home. As I said before, what’s next in the short term is simply to come in on Monday’s and Friday’s to get my counts checked and, in the longer term, to wait what is to happen with the bone marrow transplant. Of course, that is a whole new process which comes with its own unique set of issues. So, obviously I possess a level of fear and trepidation regarding this step. But I have full faith in God that things will go well. If everything up to now is a harbinger of how I will handle be able to handle that - then I should have little to worry about.

As long as I am in everyone's thoughts and prayers - things will go well!

Bob