Memorial Day Weekend

Friday, May 25, 1:45 pm. Well, things are still a challenge. The WBCs are up to 1.4 today, but the neutraphils are still at 0. I needed blood yesterday, platelets Wed. and today 1 of each. The trouble is I had a bad reaction to the platelets last time, needing Benadryl and Cortisone. Hopefully we'll go slower today and avoid a reaction. I felt really good after blood yesterday, but the numbers are down again today. Had a nice visit again today from Bahati. Also the volunteer Ms. Ponti who dropped by last week returned, she's a painter and has shared some perspectives on my drawings. We had a nice talk. Last night a balladeer came to the room and sang his own love song. He's good, sounds a bit like one of the Beatles. Carol and I enjoyed the visit. I've been working on Jazz changes on my guitar, Bahati and I sang and played Bluesette today. Little by little. During this time of healing it's great to have some artistic challenges I can muster some energy for. Guitar and pastels seem to be working. I'm getting, naturally , impatient to go home. Each day, and loooong night becomes tougher. But, the Doc's feel I need protection. Yesterday Mariah asked me not to go to the 15th floor, but stay close to the room. She doesn't want me to catch anything. So, it's a challenge, but we'll deal. Carol will be here around 4. Spoke to Maayani today. Sweet. Ben is off to a camp for the weekend. Gotta go. JIMBO