DOT +2

Well today marked the first 'normal' day around here.  No chemo, or transplants.  We started to settle into our routine.  We showed up at the center, expecting to be there just an hour, but after they drew some labs, we found out that Burns' hemiglobin was down a bit, so he received a blood transfusion.  All routine, nothing major, or alarming.  While he is starting to feel more fatigued, his spirits are still up.  We have shared many laughs today.  Everyday on the way to the center, we pass a golf course, today Burns commented how he wanted to try out his new cells and play 9 holes! (John- he's expecting to gain some of your driving distance!!).  My favorite part personally, was when the nurse was drawing blood, and told Burns to take off his hat.  Instead, he turned it around and wore it backwards- if you know Burns, and I'm if you are reading this, you all do, you know he does not wear his hats backwards for two reasons. 1-He thinks they look stupid. 2- Harden would have killed him growing up.   I texted Harden the picture, and he agreed, that this time was the one exception.   My mom drove up and brought us her chicken pot pie, and my friends from high school can attest, that is is darn good, so we will eat well tonight!

ps- John you will love this- we bought an Apple TV, and Burns just figured out to stream widespread panic concerts...  these few months just got longer for me!!!!

-Laura



Test--------- Burns------- (Normal Range)
White Blood Count---- 0.3----(3.2-9.8)   (this will go to 0)
Hemiglobin---- 7.9----(13.7 - 17.3)  (they try and keep it above 8.0)
Platelet---- 35----(150-450)         (they try and keep it above 10)