Still Good!

 Hi,

I am day 21 in my trial and things look greatish. I am still needing transfusions but this is expected. In the next few weeks, as my marrow begins to work, I'll need fewer and fewer transfusions. I have a bone marrow biopsy next monday and we'll know what's up by weds. Some of what's up, anyway. They test the blasts (that are a symptom of AML- they are abnormal cells that should be disposed of but in my case, aren't) by blood and by biopsy of the marrow. The marrow is the definitive test. In the meantime, the blood is showing that my blast count is 1%, which is normal. It can go up to 3% and be considered normal. When I came to MD Anderson in Nov it was 88ish. The first trial brought it way down, and the second trial finished the job, I hope. So I'll post something when I know something.

We are settled into the apt. We are replacing the bad art with our oilcloth shapes, there are fake flowers, new pillow covers, new tablecloths and anything else we can think of. School is in it's 2nd week so I am busy with that. I had lost some weight but it has returned. 

I am missing home and my sons and daughter-in-laws and grandkids so much. James and I watch fam videos and facetime with them. I will say, I am NOT missing the winter! Houston is very comfortable. The summer is a different and hellish story. I've been walking home from the clinic most days (MWF) and the walk is nice. Most of it is through a park that has a great path and is lined with giant old live oaks.

The big news,of course, is that Trump is gone!!!

I feel better already!!

stay safe,

Beryl