Good day Saturday. For now the primary effect chemo is having on Luke's 6', 130 lb frame is he is always hungry and tired. He may not eat hugh portions but within an hour after eating he is in search of his next meal or snack.

Luke's oldest sister Beth returned to the San Fran yesterday and she is already missed. Returning to SF Beth will get no break from traveling. She leaves for a week in Portland. Since mid-December she has spent only eight days in SF.

Jessica and Kate stopped by to visit Luke yesterday. They came bearing gifts to enhance Luke's physical and psychological growth and development as an musician; a paddle ball to improve eye hand coordination, play-doh to promote hand and finger dexterity and an INSYNC poster for him to dream about becoming. Jessica and Kate agreed to our capturing their image to document their visit. The attached pic shows Luke spell bound listening to Jessica and Kate animated telling of their tales from their first semesters at UT and Trinity.

Saturday evening we were blessed to have Father Bravo visit our home. Father Bravo offered mass. We found this weeks readings emotional. The suffering of Job in the first reading contrasted with gospel where with "the whole town gathering at the door" God cured the sick and afflicted. After mass Father Bravo joined us for dinner, conversation and prayer. It was an evening that we treasure.

A thank you goes to the St. Agnes and Strake music departments for the bouquet of tulips and thoughtful note.

Luke's belongings are expected to arrive for Miami this week. He is anxious to fire up the Mesa Boogie and start making some noise.

Luke is doing well so feel free to come by. Due to the chemo Luke's white cell count is practically non-exisent which makes it hard for him to fight off ay infection So if you have a cold or do not feel well please hold off on visiting until any symptoms pass. An infection on any type has a strong chance of landing him back in the hospital.