Day 287 BMT 77

Hello Folks,

Its hard to believe another week has gone by since our last communication. The time is really flying by and the days are full of good things. Rita is doing great!! I spend most of my day working which feels great as it is a sign of things getting back to normal. We had another good visit to the clinic this morning and all of Rita's numbers continue to be right where the BMT team wants them to be. Another victory today for Rita - she was taken off of her potASSium today!! No more mixing the elixir from hell with yogurt and giving it to her while trying not to look at her face!! I could always feel the eyes letting me know how mean I was by making her take this evil concoction!! I don't know who is more relieved - her or me.

So, as you can see, we continue to take baby steps back to a healthy Rtia and a normal life. We even have been able to take a few walks outside in the evening as the weather is starting to get better. Rita still has to be careful while out in public as she is still on immunosupressants and probably will be until the end of August. These are the little adjustments we will need to make and, with time, those to will pass.

We are getting closer to the time when Rita can come home and, to me, I feel like a little kid that is full of anticipation at Christmas time. It is going to be so good to see her with all of her family and friends close by and to see her be able to reconnect. I know that many of you will also appreciate having her back in your lives - its going to be a great summer!!

Goodnight and take care, Rita & Dave