After a nice visit...

Hello everyone,

Sorry for the delay in updates since Thursday. We were happy to be spending time with Carol's sister, Susan and nephew Jason. We had a wonderful visit with them.

To catch up a bit, on Friday Carol had a blood test and a meeting with Dr. Chu. Her results are slightly lower and a transfusion has been scheduled for early Monday morning (March 22nd) at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Chu also discussed his opinions about the bone marrow biopsy results from last Friday's sampling. Again, it is being recommended that Carol begin treatment with minimal postponement. Of the previously mentioned options for treatment, Carol is leaning towards Vidaza as it is the least intense to endure while working for a remission.

Our favorite natural remedies this weekend were Susan and Jason. They flew in to visit and donated lots of love and help wherever they could (out of the house they shared lots of fun activities in beautiful weather. Susan and Carol road bikes, went for long walks in the neighborhood, were joined by myself and Jason for a walk across the Ringling Bridge, around St. Armand's Circle and at the beach where we also searched for and found sharks teeth and sea shells. At home, with some of our help, Susan took over the kitchen and cooked up many delicious, healthy, organic meals with great fresh food that Jaime has been bringing home) =] We are endlessly grateful to have such sweet people in our lives. Here is some proof :) (click to enlarge)

(On Ringling Bridge)
(@Midnight Pass)

This morning Carol, Jaime, Aunt Susan and our friend/neighbor Cathy all enjoyed a Skype call with Alexia, Trevor and Isabella as they found lots of fun and entertaining activities to do from afar.

Many of you have expressed that you would like to help out even more by donating blood for Carol to have and we can't tell you how much this means to us. This is possible and there is a great way for anyone to help out who is interested. I will try to get more details before long, but to our understanding, this is the way it will work. Upon donation, you may request that your blood be used specifically for Carol. If you are the same blood type(B+) as she is, it will be transferred to a blood bank so that she will have your donation when she needs it. If you are not a match, she will still receive a donation. Your blood donation will be used as a "credit" for her use.

Thank you all so much again who have sent your love from near and far in every different way.

-Daniel