December 3, 2010 11:55 PM

93!

My mother-in-law turned 93 today. Her hospital experience came to an end today and we celebrated at her assisted living residence. Ninety three is quite an achievement and when you can make it with all your mental faculties then it's certainly worth getting there.

I made my "first connection" call Thursday night to a fellow who will be following in my footsteps starting on the 14th. That's when his visit begins to get his bone marrow transplant at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. The actual transplant will take place on the 21st.

It seems hard to imagine that I am kind of like a grizzled veteran when it comes to all of this( though I don't shave every day). But, with almost two years having elapsed since my own transplant, I have a lot of experience to share with those who are just embarking on the transplant journey.

This man tried to dodge the transplant bullet and managed to do so for a year but his disease returned leaving him with no choice. Like me, he was fortunate to have them find a donor so quickly. I really liked his attitude. Upbeat and positive.

As for me, I'm awaiting Wednesday's trip to Mass Eye And Ear to see what the next step(s) will be relative to my eyes. As far as I can tell there has really been no change in the past six weeks.

That's both good and bad...

Bob