Although this chemo doesn't make John feel sick, it wreaks havoc on his blood counts. Hemoglobin drops down easily to an 8. A normal Hgb count for most people should be 12-16. So John got another blood transfusion (2 bags) last Sunday. It really makes a positive difference. The low Hgb makes him very fatigued and just about any activity tires him out. But he's retired, and napping is what retired folk do, right?
Because of the effect on his blood counts (especially the platelets) chemo is only every other Wednesday. Then he gets an injection of Neurontin the Friday, Saturday, Sunday of his chemo week. Since it is such a special, super-duper drug, he's had to drive 30 minutes to the hospital in Manistee to receive it.

Still waiting for word from the folks out in Bethesda for when the bone marrow transplant will take place. The donor has been found, just waiting for the coordination to come all together. Prayers that will happen soon.

This weekend John and Kay will drive to Marquette to finally celebrate Christmas with Johnny. He's finally home from his winter work on the boats. Also, Mya (Johnny's girl) turned 3 this week! So birthday presents will be shared also.