Sunday, January 17, 2010 6:06 PM, CST

Hello All,

An absolutely gorgeous Sunday in LR! Warm with beautiful, brilliant, blue skies.

We were very fortunate to have the same superb nurse on 7C this morning. She had Mark in and out in record time - she said it was way to nice outside to be sitting in the hospital! We were very grateful.

All of Mark’s labs are looking great - we had concern about CRP, which shows any infection in his body, it was up a little yesterday but today it was way back down where it is supposed to be.

Thanks to the dexamethasone, he had gained over 6 lbs last night, but we were expecting that and he is beginning to get pinker. The appetite is again way out of control - I think he would even eat coconut and pineapple if I put hot sauce on it! It is so much fun to see him with such a healthy appetite and enjoying everything he eats so much. I love to feed and water him. It is a fine thing that he can stock up now for the leaner days.

Mark met up with Tom and his Dad this afternoon for a little time on the driving range. I think their desire to play was greater than their capability, but I am sure they enjoyed the time together.

I cleaned house and took a walk to Wal-Mart for a few items. It is such a treat to be able to walk to a store. Mark and I took a walk around the neighborhood when he got home. Nothing like fresh air and sunshine to energize you (and the bucket of Kentucky fried chicken he bought on the way home).

Tomorrow it is back to the clinic for day 3. As Mark says every time he receives the chemo he is thinking "Go-kill the myeloma! ".It is our battle cry.

Each day we meet someone that makes us more appreciative than ever that we were blessed to have found UAMS. This IS the place for Myeloma treatment.

We love hearing from you and thank you so much for your love and continuing support.

I pray your Sunday was blessed.
Karen