Update April 4th

There is not much to report.  this week was pretty routine week.  Overall Luke is doing great.  Blood counts are creeping up.  Appetite is good.  Hair is thinning. 

Luke played with the Motley Rockers last Friday at Jim Curtin's surprise b'day party.  He was on his feet all night and up late.  The next day he was moving pretty slow but I guarantee putting the guitar in his hands and having him play was the best possible therapy for him (as well an Gayle and me).  Motley Rockers thanks.  Jim your timing for your 50th birthday could not have been better.   

Luke's last dose of erwinia is tomorrow.  After tomorrow he's off until next Wednesday when they will draw bone marrow and spinal fluid and look for blast cells.

After next Wednesday Luke will be off chemo until the Wednesday of the following week.  The following week he will get wacked with the start of the second round of chemo.  To start the second round he will be inpatient for 5 days and get three different chemos. 

Beth was in town last weekend.  Kendall will be in town this weekend. 

Everyone that has signed up to donate on the 13th thanks.  If can donate there are still plenty of slots available late morning and through the afternoon.  If you would like to donate shoot me an email at lukesblood@earthlink.net and give me a time. 

That's it for now.  Keep the prayers coming.

Dave



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