Doctor's orders!

Joe was "prescribed" a night out for dinner by the doctor's office. This was such an exciting moment for us!!!! Joe still needs to be cautious, as his counts may still fluctuate while he's on chemo. But we don't need to be as strict as we were before! So we went to a restaurant nearby that we knew wouldn't be very crowded. We were both a little nervous. It has been weeks and weeks since Joe has been anywhere besides home and the hospital. We did enjoy a lovely dinner, and then we came right back home! So, Joe is still expected to avoid crowds and people who are sick. He doesn't have to wear a mask when we go out unless Joe will be around people for prolonged periods of time. And, he needs to be armed with Purell at all times! We can handle all of that. :)

Joe and I are really excited about the drive coming up on Sunday. We continue to hope and pray that there is a great turn-out. I'm going to be there! Who's with me? Information about us and the drive was published today in the World Journal and the Erie Chinese Journal. The articles are online as well as in print. Exciting!!!! Cammy Lee will be arriving tomorrow afternoon, and we're so excited to meet her! Thanks Louis for picking her up from the airport for us.

As a reminder, here is all the drive info again. If you are Asian, unregistered, between 18-60, and in the area come on out!!!! (All the cool kids are doin' it! ;) )

Bone Marrow Drive set up by Cammy Lee Leukemia Foundation
hosted at
Pittsburgh Chinese Church
8711 Old Perry Highway
Pittsburgh, PA 15237

from 9am-3pm.
(For those who are interested, there will be a combined service that Sunday with the Chinese-speaking congregation and the English-speaking congregation. Service is from 10am-11:30am. Sunday School is from 11:30am-12:30pm.)

It is a minority based drive.

All donors will be required to fill out a confidential donor information and consent form. (Donors must be between the ages of 18-60). The form will ask for:
* Name, DOB, Age, SSN, Sex, and Driver's License Number
* Donor telephone and email information
* Race and Ethnicity information
* Contact info for two close relatives or friends who may know how to reach you if your address changes or you are unable to be contacted.
* A medical evaluation
Donors also fill out a confirmation card.
Then one just needs to do a cheek swab from four areas of the mouth to complete the registration. Remember, even if you are not a match for Joe, you could possibly be a match for someone else who is praying for one!

Check out this NMDP site for more information.

Thank you to Frank and Janet for the lovely card. We love that you are always looking out for Joe. Thank you for your love! Thank you to Pamela for your sweet card. You are a sweetie, and sure make me proud to be related to you! And thank you to Gordon and Julie for the book and box of chocolates you left at our front door. What a lovely surprise! Hope to see you soon. :)

Happy day!