"Hello, Goodbye" was the first single the Beatles recorded and released after Brian Epstein, the Beatles' long time manager died in 1967. Paul wrote the tune and said it was about everything and nothing. He also said it was his way of showing a positive side when presented with something negative. "You say goodbye, I say hello..." The accompanying violas add something special to the song.
We have been busy of late, we just discovered that I have passed all of the tests I have been taking including a bone marrow and spinal fluid test. I meet with my transplant doctors Monday, and sign the final papers on Tuesday next week. I have some other things that need to be done like implanting another central line catheter. We found a temporary residence to stay in about two blocks from the main Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) building where I will eventually receive daily outpatient services probably in early June. Our son Andrew flies in today to stay a month while he is temporarily laid off, and Mikhael is here for the weekend too. I start three days of outpatient radiation on Friday the 7th, then go to inpatient chemo at the U W Hospital for a few days before the transplant on May 13. Will keep in touch-
I say live happy, Greg
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Good to see you and Yvonne! You look better than you have for quite some time. Enjoy your time with your Sons.
Love, Cathy
You asked me about how I got on the donors list (which now I can't do) Our Church had a bone marrow drive about three years ago. It was just as simple as filling out some forms and swabbing the inside of my mouth.
Cathy
There is nothing better than spending some relaxing time with your kids, so enjoy the next few days before things get busy. We all will look forward to hearing about your progress in the coming weeks, so I hope the blog entries keep coming frequently! Live Strong my friend!
Is that a special apt you have to rent? We were surprised how much rent is.
Love, Cathy
Great news Greg...hang in there and I know oyu will stay positive. Bob Meyer
keep us updated, want to know how you are doing,
Love, Les and Cathy
I will keep talking even if it is to myself! Off to the radiation doctors today at U. W., I only have one spinal chemo this week on Wednesday. We had a good time with both boys, Mikhael went back to school and will be back next weekend. Andrew is helping out, he even mowed the lawn yesterday. :)
You are not talking to yourself! I check in every day to see how you are doing.
Love, your sis
And thanks to Andrew for helping with yard work:)
Greg, you have this song review thing down to a science. We're all thinking about you. Take care.
Capt. R
Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. We are signing the final papers today for the May 13 allogeneic bone marrow transplant. (Stem cells grow from marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord) Greg
Greg, hope to see you next week.Lots of people thinking about you. John ( Andy ) reads your blog every day. Rosalie is at home .She has medical treatment there.Love you, and will see you soon, Dad and Alice. Sounds like you will have a full house.
Long distance Hugs from Les and I!
My thoughts and prayers will be with you from this minute on until you fully recovered!!!!! :-)
Sounds like things are going smoothly. So glad all the tests went well. Wish I could say the same for my students during this finals week. The biggest problem for the ones who are the worst off is not coming to class. Oh, that they knew what a gift it was to wake up healthy every morning and be able to go to a college class. Glad you found a place to stay close by. It is finally spring here--beautiful green grass, trees all budded out but the wind keeps blowing and there is still a chill in the air. We have graduation on Sat.
Always hoping and praying for everything good as the transplant commences. Can't believe it is here already--great news.
Mary D.
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