November 27, 2013.. My white cell count today was 11.95, hemoglobin-9.7, platelet-180, and HPC-2. I didn't make much gain on the white cell count since yesterday, which was 11.79. 

I talked to my APN today. She has been off and I have been seeing one of the others for about a week. She had asked the people in apheresis what my white cell count should be when I am ready for collection. She said they reviewed my collection in April and they predicted I would be ready when my white cell count gets to 21. She said they would not put a halt to the whole process as long as I am making nice gains in my blood counts but if that slows down, they will stop the effort. The whole production of stem cells seems to be a mystery. By that, I mean it seems that no one knows what makes the counts go up. I am very willing to do anything I can to get the counts to go up but they know of nothing I can do.

I learned today a body of an 18 year old male had been found on Burlington Road in Church Hill, about a mile from our home . I don't know yet what happened. 

Reta and I want to wish each of you and your families a very blessed Thanksgiving. I am so very thankful for your support and caring. Although we can't be with our family this year, we are still very thankful for the many, many blessings we have received.