We're rolling

Real quick, as I'm buried today:

Greg got a call Thursday from the transplant team at Barnes. The donor is a go. He's 27 years old. Greg didn't think to ask where he's from (not that it matters, I'm just curious). He's a 7 out of 8 match, which increases the risks of complications, but its the best he can get. They're talking about an admission date the week before Memorial Day. YIKES! We didn't think it would be this quick, but Vij is getting concerned because it appears Greg is getting "transfusion dependent." He's getting several each week now, both plateletes and red cells.

He's got tests scheduled Thursday & Friday in St. Louis, and we're meeting with Vij on Friday. Will post more after we meet with him.

Greg has been really tired, and he developed some wierd infection in his forearm last week. Its red, swollen (he looks like Popeye) & very warm to the touch. They checked for a blood clot, which was negative, so he's on antibiotics for the infection. Its slowly getting better. But, for the first time, he really feels like he's got cancer. Its definitely time for the transplant -- as scary as that prospect is.

That's all for now. We REALLY need those prayers! Thanks to all!

Love,

Us.