Day + 208

Hi Everyone,

Day +208

Jordan went to clinic today for a recheck on the shingles, which are healing nicely. She's has been quite nauseous the last week or so because they have her on such a high dose of antibiotic to cure the shingles. Thankfully she only has 3 more nights of the Valtrex.

I did get some rather sad news today. Our good friends Rick and Mari lost their son Danny yesterday afternoon. We became quite close to their family and if any of you have read this journal you would be familiar with Danny. He and Jordan both had Leukemia with the Philadelphia Chromosome. Both presented to the doctor last year with back pain that was later diagnosed as Leukemia.

They also both had their bone marrow transplants on the same day....June 14, 2006. We were 'neighbors' in the hospital during transplant, our rooms right next door to each other.

I became friends with their family, we were tied together in this close bond of BMT and reached each milestone on the very same day.

We've stayed in contact through e-mail and I have seen them many times during clinic and also when Danny was back in the hospital for various reasons.

I have a very heavy heart today, knowing that Danny has left this earth. But my load it lightened knowing that he is free of pain and no longer suffering. I also know his family has a tremendous faith in God and they will get through this with much grace.

Please say a prayer tonight for Rick, Mari and Ricky as they face these days without their son and brother.

God Bless you Danny. You will be missed.

Love to you all,

Katherine