B+

I mean B positive (not B plus).  Jeff's blood type is B+.  Dr Patel took a look at Jeff today and sent him to the hospital for blood tests there.  They drew blood from his arm and it wouldn't stop bleeding.  I knew at that point he would be in for some sort of blood products!  And yes, he qualified for platelets, which he received tonight and tomorrow he earns 2 pints of blood.  I knew Jeff wasn't bouncing back like he should.  And the doctor had warned us this was coming.  I am hoping and praying that after he receives blood he will feel much better.

 Dr. Patel said he wants Jeff to start Round 4 of chemo on Monday.  When he said that Jeff and I looked at each other and both said, "No way!" We are both too weary.  I don't see how he can be physically ready to do this again so soon.  But we will wait and see.  I'm sure we'll do what we need to do, whether we like it or not. The doctor also said he will repeat the scans the day Jeff checks into the hospital and have them run there.  Back at MD Anderson, CT scans took 3-4 hours start to finish.  But here in Amarillo it is a 20 minute process at the hospital and no waiting.  Hmmm.  Big difference!

I've had a couple of people ask me if they could donate blood for Jeff.  I don't think you can donate directly to him, even if you are B+ but you can donate in his name no matter what your blood type is. In all the anxiety and saddness, I love these moments of goodness. How special that someone would ask to give their blood Jeff.  It's like the 3 fishes and 5 loaves.  So small and yet it grows and spreads into something bigger than all of us.  I say it everyday.  Thank you.  Thank you so much for all the love, support, friendship, acts of kindness, words of encouragement, extra wine, food and ALL the many prayers.  The goodness is still growing and spreading.  Even through me and Jeff.  We can feel it. 

Again, thanking you,
Jeff and Leta