Good Garaging

The garage sale was very successful and Brenan made just shy of $800. Thanks for everyone's help including those who donated items - Nancy, K-SO, friends, family! - and those who helped out - Les and Linda, Russell, and Dave. Luckily, we had great weather!

Brenan is feeling good, has lots of energy, and a good appetite. We are just focusing on the Superbowl right now. GO CARDINALS!

Brenan also had a check up today which went well. His next appointment is on Thursday during which they will check to make sure cancer cells have not re-emerged. He will have a CAT scan to check for lymphoma and a bone marrow biopsy. They also will do blood tests to see what percentage of the donor he has become - we're looking for 100%!

The stent that they thought was responsible for the BK virus was taken out a few weeks ago but Brenan is still testing positive for the virus. He receives another dose of medication for that on Thursday as well.

This all happens on Thursday - Day +99. And Friday is a big milestone - Day +100.

Dinner at My House

It's hard to believe that less than 2 months ago, Brenan was in the hospital fighting for his life. Seeing him today, his smiling face and gradual weight gain, you'd never guess he is a cancer survivor. Last night was the premiere of "Lost," the show our entire family is addicted to and watches with dedication even though many fans have given up on the crazy story line.

The whole family came over to my house for dinner and the big premiere viewing. It was good to glance over at my brother sitting on my couch, holding a glass of wine (not to mention spilling it on my couch), and playing with my dog - like a healthy person!

The big yard sale is this weekend! We're hoping for the great success that the last yard sale achieved. Thank you for your contributions.

In Honor of Brenan

GO CARDINALS!!!!!

Staying the Course

My lack of posting can only mean one thing - that things are well and there are no major updates in Brenan's recovery. The big news is just that - there have been no changes for the worse and he is getting better and better every day. Yesterday, during his bi-weekly hospital visit, blood tests showed that his platelets and white blood cell counts are up. His next appointment is Friday. He is still receiving medication for the BK virus and we are really wanting to have it out of his system for good. Brenan's diet is pretty much back to normal, minus any fresh fruits or vegetables which need to be cooked prior to eating. Doctors have released him to exercise at the gym - granted he only goes during off-peak hours to avoid crowds that bring germs.

Next week we are holding another big yard sale at the Eiler house. If you have anything you'd like to donate for the sale, please let us know so we can either pick it up or arrange for you to drop it off before the weekend sale. The yard sale is Jan. 23 - 25, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. All proceeds go to Brenan's "Kicking the Crap Out of Cancer" Fund.

Check Up

Brenan had another check up yesterday. According to his blood tests, everything is still on track. The doctors lowered his steroid intake again, which is good news, but they haven't given him the "okay" to go back to work quite yet. His CAT scan results show swelling in the ureter with the stent, and doctors are attributing the BK virus to this. Plans to remove the ureter or have it replaced have not been made quite yet.

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