February 4, 2009 11:00 PM

Given the fact that there is not too much going on at this time, I'll devote today's entry to a few bookkeeping chores.....

the first is another reminder of the bone marrow drive to be held on Saturday(the 7th) from 10 - 2 at Hampshire Hills in Milford, NH. As I have said many times, all they do is take a simple swab inside of your mouth so the process is most certainly quick and painless. To make the effort of attending possibly a little more rewarding for you, there is to be a raffle of a variety of items from a full size sofa and chair to jewelry to items donated by local vendors. Please take the time to come, if you can, because increasing the list of possible donors is so important to those whose only chance at life is a bone marrow transplant. I'm fortunate, a donor has been located for me. But that is not always the case and many leukemia patients don't make it because a compatible donor can't be found. If you want to get somewhat of a feeling as to what it's like from the donor's perspective, read the comments on this blog from Skoja that have been posted over the past week.

the second is that my daughter has someone at work who has a female friend named Valier Gacioch who has been recently diagnosed with leukemia. I do not know how many prayer lists I am on and this is the only way that I can reach each of you. So, if you could please add her name to the same lists, it would be greatly appreciated. I thank you so much for your kindness.

Bob