DECORATIONS ON THE COAST & AN UPDATE FROM BOB

MOUNDS OF LUPINE REIGN OVER THE COAST

The coastal lupine, which grows in a bush, has benefited from the wet winter and spring.

 From a distance the lupine bushes look like frosted cup cakes.

 A isolated bush provides a perfect sea side roost for a black bird.

AN UPDATE FROM BOB

Dear Friends,

We now have a more definitive schedule out of Mayo Clinic. There are 
chemo treatments Thursday (6/2) and Friday (6/3) (Bendamustine) to 
attempt to push the CLL below 50% bone marrow involvement. This is 
necessary in order to proceed with a reduced intensity transplant 
protocol. The pre-transplant outpatient schedule is spread over several 
weeks. Actually, that is a good thing. We may live at the transplant 
house in Rochester some of the time, but I can maintain a semi-regular 
work schedule around appointments. A couple of flying sales trips are 
possible, if needed. The intravenous catheter (port) goes in on 7/14. 
The first TBI (total body irradiation) treatment is 7/19. That's when, 
as "Coach Mac" would say, we "start earning our scholarship". I have 
gained 7 pounds over my personal preferred weight in anticipation of 
chemotherapy and radiation. An  exercise regimen has resumed to 
strengthen my heart. The doctors don't seem to believe my physical 
condition is an issue. The Lord is blessing us in many ways: support 
structure, provision, timing, friendships.

Energy level? Excellent.   Mind? Clear.   Attitude? Always.

Foster

We wish you the best on your courageous journey.

See you down the trail.