Update

Mom and dad had a house full this weekend. It was so wonderful to have all of dad's siblings, children and grand children around him. Although it wears him out, I know that it makes him very happy to have such love and support. Thank you to everyone that came over, made dinners, brought treats etc. We love you all so much! Aunt Linda drove them to the oncologist today so we are all just here waiting for them to get back. Diana and Conway said that he looked great this morning. He was able to ride his bike and Diana was able to get some video of him while she interviewed him.

Thank you Uncle Warren and Aunt Gina for flying home from New Jersey to be with him. Diana and Conway and their kids are here from Hawaii, Bob and Liz and their kids are here from Iowa, Sara Garff and Julie Wait have been here making the best chili, clam chowder and spaghetti sauce, Jan brought over several dinners, Liz has been cooking and entertaining the kids. She conducted a family talent show last night which was really fun. Almost everyone participated. She had us sing the Marine Corp hymn as a tribute to dad and we were all in tears.

We have had a great time together watching all of our old home movies that dad so diligently took throughout our lives. We can't stop laughing at all of the phases of our hairstyles, clothing and dad's infamous ponytail!

I'm so grateful for my wonderful family and the life that I have been blessed with. I have the best parents in the entire world and appreciate their unconditional love and concern for all who know them.

Mom just called and said that dad is heading to St. Marks for a blood transfusion and an EKG and he'll have a platelets tomorrow as well as a picc line so they can draw blood each week.

Please keep him in your prayers and write him messages, as he checks them everyday. It's too exhausting for him to talk on the phone but he appreciates those who have tried to call.

Thanks again to all of you! We love you so much!

Love, Karen