June 10, 2011 11:45 PM

I complained when I had no shoes. Then I met a man with no feet!

Not that I have been complaining, mind you. But everyday, I realize how fortunate I have been when I continue to hear stories of what has befallen other people that have been battling leukemia as well. On Thursday, during my photophoresis treatment(the 3rd and last for the week), one of the nurses told me of a patient who suffered from such severe dry eye that he could not even open his eyes! Also, the fellow across from me told us that he was Anthem's most expensive patient last year. He racked up a total of 1.6 million dollars in medical expenses! I never came close to that. That's not an honor that any of us would wish to have.

The remaining two photophoresis treatments went without incident other than the attendant boredom of lying there for 2 and a half hours. Likewise the commute in and out of Boston is horrendous especially during afternoon rush hour. On Thursday we left at 10:15 in the morning and did not get home until 6:15! Combatting traffic and a downpour made for a lengthy ride home. There's something to be said for a helicopter! Maybe Medicare will add it to the list of covered benefits.

Next week starts the easy(!) two day a week trips for a measly eleven weeks. As much as I would like to see this portion of the treatment come to an end, at the same time I don't want to wish the summer away.

I spoke to my mother today and she is in great spirits! She went grocery shopping today for the first time without needing a cane or any assistance whatsoever.

Not much else to say as a beautiful weekend approaches.

All I know is that I have been very lucky...

Bob