HOORAY FOR COUNTS!!!!!

Never in my life did I think I would get so excited over counts moving upwards, but hey, we have something to get excited over. We might celebrate big time for this increase in counts. Michael's platelet count is up to 20 today....yeah! We might be on the upward swing for a change. He looks a whole lot better and actually has some pink in his lips this afternoon. I have promised him a surprise if he can get them up to 50 by the end of the week (not that he has anything to do with it).

I want to remind everyone to make an effort to donate blood tomorrow at the civic center in Olney for all the Olney folks who are struggling with this terrible disease. Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule to give a unit of blood tomorrow and know that every drop is greatly appreciated.

I personally want to thank everyone who has helped in any way get the drive off the ground. Especially to our friend, Juda Ming for her unselfish time and organizing ability. You are the best......and if there are any cookies left, save us just one. Understand a lot of baking will be going on in Olney today and tonight. Juda is hoping for 100 units of blood tomorrow, so please don't disappoint her. Thanks everyone and God Bless you All. Thanks to Carter Blood Bank who will be doing the drive. Thanks again.

Love to all our friend and family,

Terri & Michael

P.S. Michael felt good enought to go to OUTBACK Steakhouse for dinner tonight. First steak we have had in over 5 months. Was it MMMMMMM Good........!!!!!! He said he had to get his counts up quick........and he is doing all he can to get them where they need to be. He ate 1/2 rack of baby back ribs and macaroni and cheese.....He is one full boy!