I really wish we had something new to report, like Eric's specific type of bone marrow cancer and when chemo will start, but we don't.  Hopefully Monday or Tuesday we will get the news.  Eric's primary care physician called last night to see how Eric was doing and visited with him for awhile.  We were so impressed with that, and very grateful for his thoughtfulness and concern.

Eric has been trying to pace himself this week.  He has exercised each morning, but at a slower pace and not as much.  He has spent a few hours at the office also, finishing up a few projects.  Stress is hard on him right now, sort of a trigger for physical pain, and litigation is all about contention and stress.

Pain has been an issue this week, and at first it would get ahead of Eric because he is not used to being in pain or taking any type of painkiller when he is in pain.  His doctor and I, as well as the pain itself, have all ganged up on him to convince him to take painkillers around the clock and avoid circumstances that trigger pain.  He is now sleeping better and not having the intense pain he was feeling at time earlier in the week.

Eric continues to be upbeat and cheerful.  Large doses of Mexican food and diet Dr. Pepper, together with kind wishes from thoughtful friends, neighbors and family, can cure almost anything.

Thanks you for your thoughts and prayers, they mean a lot to us.