Is the week over yet?

Despite the title it's been a good week. Most of my non-working time was spent trying to get a prescription for Trish this week. And I have to say that if you aren't happy with your pharmacy you should give Target a try. I have been quite impressed with their ability to get things done on hard to find, expensive and insurance intensive prescriptions. CVS on the other hand....those folks haven't got a clue on how to use their own computer system, follow directions and have severe customer service issues. I would have never thought to have tried Target except that in Maryland they are the closest to Aunt Mary's house. But even in Florida they saved the day -- after a week of CVS trying to complete the prescription -- Target was able to do so in less than 24 hours.

We saw Dr. Fu yesterday, Trish's local oncologist/hematologist. She was so excited to see us. Trish's blood looks good too. I have updated the counts with these numbers. Today Trish has lunch plans with friends. Our time at home is moving way too fast and we are getting no so much done during this time. However, the greatest feeling is when Trish says I feel so much better at home. It's not that Aunt Mary isn't a gracious host and her house which is surrounded by land that should be a national park is a very restful recuperative setting -- but home is home and it has had a wonderful effect on Trish's healing.

Hopkins submitted all the paperwork to the insurance company yesterday and I'm guessing we should hear soon if they feel everything is in order. Our doctors certainly do. If I have a chance to post some info on the transplant process this weekend, I will. A lot of folks still don't understand the process. As Dr. Fu said yesterday, it is more the side effects of the process that are of concern than the process itself.

Please keep those prayers coming. Also the good cheer. This week would be a good week to email or call Trish. She has been responding to her own email this week. My apologies to all who have emailed and haven't gotten an individual response -- it is difficult keeping up with it, but please know that your messages are read and appreciated. As I have said many times it is the daily email that helps us get through each day, knowing that so many people are supporting us through this process. Thank you.