Weekend update from Charlie

Here is a note from numero dos of the three amigos, Charlene Hays:

Hi Gib-

Just a quick update on our girlfriend Bonnie. Alicia, Kelly, and I spent the weekend with her and had a great visit. She is in great spirits, looks as beautiful as ever, and is so thankful to have another chance at engraftment. They are hoping to do the third cord Friday or perhaps Monday, and Mike will join Bonnie in Minnesota for that event.

We spent all day Saturday sharing gossip and laughing hysterically- basically making all the nurses and other patients wonder what was going on in there. Bonnie's Uncle Mark arrived in the late afternoon for a short visit, so we took a break and when we came back, Bonnie was being treated for a fever, believed to be a reaction to some platelets she received that day. Her doctor was not concerned about this and chalked it up to "bad luck".

Sunday morning, Kelly awoke feeling sick, and thus was not allowed on the floor for fear of bringing any new virus. She flew home early, and Bonnie, Alicia, and I spent some time working on our knitting projects, reveiwing RSVP's for the party on Friday, and planning various fun things to do next year when Bonnie is stronger.

Bonnie sends her love to all her friends and family- she misses everyone and is eager for any news of life on the outside.

Looking forward to meeting you Friday!! Bonnie says you're a stud (referring, I believe, to your athletic performance and blogging prowess!).

Charlie

Thanks, Charlie, for the update. First time my blogging skills have been referred to as stud-like, but I appreciate it. (I will put a bag over my head this Friday night to maintain my anonymity.