Today was a day chock full of praises!!!! Joe and I went back to the hospital for day 4 of cycle 2. Joe also had another blood draw. Each time we've gone to the hospital for a blood draw, we've waited around for the results. This way we wouldn't have to go back to the hospital if we discovered a transfusion was necessary. Fortunately, we hit the two week mark last night. WOOHOOOO! Today we were told we could just go home, since we have to go back tomorrow anyway. When we did get the results, we were thrilled that it was good news! All of Joe's counts have gone up. Some are even within normal range. :) We were SO excited. Yipppee, YAY and Praise the Lord!

This afternoon we received another praise that was extremely touching. Joe has been receiving a salary for all of his vacation days. That period is supposed to be over. However, thanks to the generosity of several people in the radiology department who have donated their vacation time to Joe, he gets paid for another month. We were SO moved by this, because we know how very precious vacation time can be! Thank you to all the people who so kindly gave up some vacation time for Joe. Every time we think about it we get teary-eyed, because we are just so amazed. We owe you big time! Thank you so very much.

Also, our dear friend Susan and our church fellowship from Philly, Salt and Light, have decided to host a bone marrow drive with the help of CLLF. We are so thankful!!!!! As we get more info, we'll keep you updated so that those in the Philly area can go participate! Yipppeeeee!

Thank you also to Auntie and Uncle Yang for the sweet card and always checking up on us! We really appreciate your love. And thank you to Patrick who stopped by to drop of goodies from HAWAII!!!!! That crazy boy flew back from Hawaii last night...arrived this morning...and went to work!!!! We will definitely be enjoying all the treats. Thank you so much. Joe's parents also came over, and we have our meals and desserts covered for tomorrow. Praise God!

All kinds of praises today. :) Tomorrow is the last day of chemo for this round. We are so very encouraged by all of the positive reports. All of your prayers are working!!!!! Keep it up, we are so grateful.

And don't forget. If you're Asian, unregistered, between the ages of 18-60, and just so happen to be in the Pittsburgh area this coming Sunday...
swing by

Pittsburgh Chinese Church
8711 Old Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

Fill out some forms, and do a cheek swab, and you'll be registered with the NMDP. You just might be the answer to someone's prayers. What a wonderful gift!

Thank you so much to CLLF for all of your help! Thank so much to Pastor Jim and Pastor Caleb for opening up the church for the drive. Thanks to Vince, Lisa, and Louis for all of your help. Thanks to Mrs. Fang who is writing an article for the World Journal, and to Anne Pu who is writing an article for the Erie Chinese Journal. Thank you to everyone who has offered to help, everyone who has been praying, everyone who has been sending happy vibes and virtual hugs and everyone who will be at the drive. We REALLY appreciate it. I feel like I keep saying that, but it's so very true. Seeing the outpouring of love that we have received really inspires the two of us to be more giving in all ways and less selfish. We love you. :)