"I'm really only here for the food"

Just a quick update.


Greg is in St. L and doing well. He feels good, although still a little tired. His duplex is very near "The Hill," which, for those of you unfamiliar with St.L, is an ethnic Italian neighborhood full of wonderful restaurants, complete with "grandma" back in the kitchen -- or at least her recipes. I've been getting the daily update on all the great places he's been to. Yesterday he went to a breakfast joint that was straight out of the "Sopranos." Needless to say, he was the only Polish boy in there, and the only guy who needed a menu. At one point "Rocco" came in (his name really was Rocco) and it was like Norm coming in to Cheers ("ROCCO!"). Greg's first thought was: "If a fight breaks out -- I'm on his side!" He looked like a Rocco, too -- big, hairy & dripping with gold jewelry.



Last night he got a pizza that he plans to eat off of for days. Thin, crispy, and loaded with everything. Since I wasn't there, he even got mushrooms -- the first ones he's had in over 20 years!. Sounds yummy (except for the fungus part!)



Today, his labs showed the chemo is definitely working. His platelets are down to 2.2, white count .7, reds at 3.5 and absolute neutrophil (whatever that is) at .2. No blood transfusion today, but he's penciled in for platelets tomorrow. (Andy, get yourself down there and donate some!)

He's diligently hand washing, and being careful not to cut or bruise himself. I told him to get lots of rest, too. So far, everything is as expected. The real trick now is to have his counts start going back up -- something he hasn't been very good at up until now. So, if you're looking for something specific to ask the Big Guy for, this is it.

Thanks to all for the prayers & support. I know I always sign off with that, but its really true!

Love,

Ann, Greg, Eric & Matthew.