Another tiny update...

Well, it's day -5, with five days to go before day zero and the advent of Bonnie's new immune system. For most transplant patients, day zero becomes their new birthday. Presumably, Bonnie is having full body radiation treatments and is feeling miserable. In a day or two, she will begin taking aggressive chemotherapy treatments, as well.

I talked with Mike who was back in Burlingame and he sounded well, and will be heading back to MN soon. There were a bunch of his family members in the background. Life goes on.

If you haven't done it, jot off a note or card to Bonnie at:

Bonnie Tonneson
Fairview University Hospital
PCU 4B Room #218
500 Delaware St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Or, for those who dare to call:

Room phone: 612-273-0202

Thanks so much for the many emails in response to my "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Bone Marrow Transplant But Were Afraid to Ask" post. (Click here if you haven't read it.) Super bonus points to those who dared to post a comment -- you're part of the blogosphere now! Michael wasn't surprised when I told him about the traffic spike and email responses. Lots of enquiring minds out there. Go Bonnie!