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It’s Mary again! Mom and Patrick got back to the apartment around 10 last night. Mom said going to the emergency room was very easy, and it made a long day much better. They make it easier for bone marrow patients since their immune systems are compromised. Patrick hopped out of the car into a wheelchair and he was wheeled directly to his hospital room. They even took his chest x-ray and blood work in the room, how nice! They had a visit from John, my moms husband. He lives in Chapel Hill and will be making frequent visits!

Patrick had a much better day today tolerating the chemo… the only issue was some wheezing towards the end, which a breathing treatment helped. The nurses make things so much easier, and they are funny too!! When he started wheezing, the nurse told him he couldn't act up today after everything that happened yesterday… haha. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to go to Durham today, but they had plenty visitors! Burns had a checkup with Dr. Chao, so he and Laura stopped by. He also had visits from my Aunt Tish, Aunt Derry, and Uncle Harden.

Patrick is such a trooper, I am so lucky to have him as my brother! He has an amazing attitude and is ready to bring it on with this transplant. Our whole family is thankful for Patrick’s donor. All we know about him is that he is a 26 year old male. As my cousin John knows, since he was his brother Burns’ donor, it is also a very painful process. We hope to be able to reach out to him and possibly even meet him one day.

Mom and Patrick are finally getting settled into apartment life, she said it’s kind of like playing house! Mom has brought some trinkets from home to make it feel more comfortable.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and support. God is good!