labs today and a tentative schedule

We enjoyed Mark and Melissa's (and Mae dog's) visit over the weekend.  Michael slept a lot, but we went out to The Restaurant, and had a very nice dinner and a chance to get caught up.  Michael had met one of the owners of The Restaurant, Chris, when we were at the Gift of Life House.  Michael was working with Chris on a project to increase the availability of meals, fresh fruits and vegetables that could be provided to the Gift of Life House. He is still working on that, but so far it is in the planning stages, but a very worthwhile and needed program.  But, at least we know of a really good place to eat.

Mark's prostate surgery is this Wednesday, everything at this time looks like it should go smoothly, and hopefully he will be home in 1-2 days.  

Michael's labs today were pretty good, but still could be dropping in the next few days, so he will have to be careful to avoid infection, that includes no fresh fruit or vegetables.  The white count is down, which is expected and the Lymphocytes are coming up which is what we want to see.

Then today, Michael was given a print out of what and when his tests will be.  The tests we are really waiting on are the CTs and PET scan.  At this point the CT will be this Thursday and the PET will be Monday.  These will determine the course of treatment for now.  The PET will probably be the most definitive (and we should know the results by next Tuesday).   An excellent response to the chemo is what we are praying for and that will mean he will proceed with the transplant.  The schedule Michael got today is for 35 tests and or meetings with doctors, etc in the next weeks.  I think we need a bigger calendar!

We are finally getting settled in our new place and I am able to find almost everything.  This suite is great for Michael and for me, in that he has his own room and I have my own kitchen!  I need to get going on some tacos for dinner.

Thank you so much for your concern and your prayers.  We really appreciate them so much this week, with Mark's surgery and as we wait for the test results for Michael.  Thank you!!!!