Day +5

This morning at 4:00 a.m. Bill's fever broke. His temperature returned to normal . We hoped that might be the end of his fevers. However it is 11:00a.m. and his temperature has started to go up again. I guess that bug is still lingering. He is currently receiving a unit of blood as his hemoglobin is low again today. This will probably be the norm until his white blood count start going back up. It is still at 0.

It is now 7:45p.m. and I am happy to report that Bill is feeling much better. His temperature has remained low all afternoon. Hopefully he is over the worst of it. He and his Dad are currently taking his first walk in three day. His appetite is still non existent. We try to get him to take a protein drink once a day. It is difficult as he feel constantly nauseous despite the nausea medicine. However he is so much better than he has been for the past few days.
Frank and I think we will be able to go to the dining room together tonight for dinner. That will be a treat.

It is Sunday evening here at M.D. Anderson The hospital is quiet except for the areas that contain the sick rooms. The walk from Bill's room to our room in the hotel is approx. 10 minutes. Walking along the empty corridors gives one plenty of time for reflection ......This is truly a holy place.

The commitment of the doctors and nurses and all staff for that matter is enormous. This is a hospital dedicated to treating cancer solely. Their mission is "To cure Cancer". This is obvious everywhere. The whole atmosphere is one of dedication. Doctors,nurses and patients alike greet and smile at everyone as they walk along the corridors. One has the distinct feeling that we are all in this together, pursuing a common goal and fighting a common enemy.


We feel sure Bill is in the right place. Thank you God for leading us here.

Thank you again for all your prayers and good wishes.