February 8, 2009 11:55 PM

Only 3 more days to go.

I have to admit that I get a little anxious as the day draws near. As usual, it's a step into an unknown that I cannot relate to anything that I have experienced in the past. I do not wish to go out on the web and see how others have made out in this process because the results will run the gamut from the highly successful to those that failed completely and I have no desire to see what my odds might be. Each person is unique and I choose to run with that thought and take my situation one day at a time. But, obviously, I have no choice here - it's a step that I have to take.

The support system that you have all provided me will definitely help me get through this. So many of us are convinced of the power of prayer and my journey has been a landmark in that area. So much so that even the doctors are amazed. So I am taking all of that with me on Wednesday.

Unlike "Skoja", there is no pre-preparation for me before I go on Wednesday. My first 5 days in the hospital will serve as the prelude to the actual transplant on the 16th. My first goal is to look forward to coming home on the 18th and, then, the lengthy recovery period thereafter.

Each small step gets us closer to the end....

Bob