December 5, 2008 10:00 PM

Certainly not much to go into today.

Probably the most exciting thing was that I was mentioned in an article in one of our local newspapers in reference to the bone marrow drive that is to take place next Saturday(12/13). The drive is very important. My inclusion in the article only served as an introduction to that key message and that is the way that it should be. I'll gladly be the messenger to get the word out about how important it is to step up and offer to help save someone's life.

Of course, tomorrow is the newspaper interview and I will again reinforce the message.

As usual, things are going very well. I feel fine and I will continue to be on the mend as I go forward into next week with the bone marrow biopsy and the results on the schedule.

Once again, I cannot emphasize enough how much I appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Even after having spent a month combatting this disease, your cards and gifts still continue to arrive and continue to inspire me. Thank you so much!!!!!

My wife has been asked by several friends if I am starting to get cabin fever having basically stayed in the house for the past 6 days. Believe me, after spending a month in the hospital, home is like heaven on earth! I can't say enough about the food(my wife is an excellent cook)! People do stop by to visit. I am not teathered to an IV pole. I do not have to urinate into a container. I am not required to be awake at 5 AM to get blood drawn and have my vitals taken. I can actually brush my teeth. I do not have to wear the designer clothes that the hospital provides. The TV selections are much better and they are in HD.

Life is good!!!!!

Bob