How about some good news? The last three days have been huge. Dad went from 0 red blood cell (stem cells) to 400 yesterday and today he has 1000! His new cells seem very happy. He hopes to be out of the hospital tomorrow. So hard to believe. If only you could have seen him 4 days ago. He would of disowned me if I did photos. Today he was riding a spin bike in the hallway for a few minutes. Amazing! This is not say he does not have a road ahead, but feels like we have the worst behind us for along while. He is still barely eating, but that too is improving. He has an iv for fluids. Again so amazing to hear he has one bag on the old iv stand that we call Sally. Several days ago there were literally too many to count. I don't know how those nurses kept track of all of it. Dad is tired and who wouldn't be? This took a lot out of him. Thanks for the support. It is safe to say mom is wiped out too. This has also taken a huge toll on her. Olav is giving her a break today from the hospital. He leaves tomorrow. The boys and I may head up this weekend and stay on bainbridge. The folks will stay in their hotel for awhile longer. Once dad is out of the hospital he will continue daily trips to Fred Hutch for check ups and fluids. So hard to believe we may be through the worst of it. Have a beer or wine for mom and dad. Cheers.