Day -1

        You may have noticed a change in yesterday's title. The reason for that is the 2 days prior to transplant are minus days. Yesterday was actually minus 2 or -2. Today is -1. Transplant day is day zero or just 0. After that the next day is +1, +2 and so on.

         My second round of high dose chemo just started a few minutes ago. It will probably take an hour or so to complete. Tomorrow I expect to get my stem cells about 9 am.If all goes as planned. The will just involve a few syringes and will neckline in my room in just a few minutes, about the same time as it takes to have blood drawn except this is going back in through the same port my IV fluids and other medications are administered. They tell me the worst days are the two or three after the stem cells are returned and then things start improving. Whether or not I do well or not it is going to be a long three weeks. Hopefully my stem cells will recover fast enough I can get patrolled early.

        Last night I didn't sleep to well but that's normal for me and hospitals. Otherwise I am still holding up well. Not looking forward to what I am going look like with no hair. Hopefully it will come back all one color. I don't care if it is brown or gray as long as it is one color.

         I have heard from several people they are planning to come see me. I am really looking forward to seeing anyone who comes to visit. Those that do come please don't bring any gifts. Flowers and fruit baskets are not allowed. I realize some of you are traveling along way. One couple will be coming from Pongoteague, Va. Just the fact you are taking the time  and expense to come so far is more than enough for me. Expect to wash your hands and don a mask as it is required. I may look a little different depending on when you arrive. The chemo is in my system now so there is no stopping the hair loss now. I understand it will probably start about this weekend although I did find a hair on my bedside table today.  If anything else comes to mind I will update this later. Otherwise this is it for today. Tomorrow my stem cells come home and I start the healing phase of my treatment. After tomorrow I just have to stay here and be monitored to make sure everything is going as it should. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I think my hospital phone number was sent via email but regardless whether you got the email or not you can call my cell phone. If you don't have my cell number message me and I will send it to you.

Love you all!
Have a good night!
Glenn

P.S. I just heard a dear friend, Sheila Clendanial is having a biopsy of a lump in her breast. She is a strong wonderful woman and whether you know her or not please say a prayer for her. Thank you.