Moving On

July 2, 2008 This morning I woke at 5:45 a.m., fortified myself with bacon and eggs at Cracker Barrel and by 8:15 I had parked myself at Dr. Jackson's office door, determined to leave with a referral for a second opinion on my situation. When they told me he was still on vacation and wouldn't return until the 15th, my heart sank. But I'm learning the gentle art of squeaking like a slightly annoying but still serviceable wheel. Soon I'd had a blood count and was in possession of a referral via Dr. Jackson's PA, Margaret. So, on Monday, July 14 I'll go to Duke Medical Center, Bone Transplant Center for a consult with Dr. Rizzieri, called "the best of the best at Duke". Doing something and taking some action has definitely helped my general well being. Also my blessed bone marrow continues to make hemaglobin in the face of disease and general mess. And the help of lovely people at Dr. Jackson's office. And the prayers and kind wishes. All to the good.