Doctor's Visit Leads to First Dinner Out in Months

White counts are steady, potassium is stable, and things are looking good. The Hickman catheter will be removed on Friday morning (under local anesthesia) and only one visit to the clinic next week is scheduled. Dr. Rifkin's parting words to me tonight: go be normal. YES! so, we immediately called for reservations at Elways and were joined by our friend Ted for "dinner out", a concept I had all but forgotten. Steak, baked potato, and salad.--the food real people eat. It was wonderful and so great that Ted, who, like so many of you who have been with us from the beginning, was able to join us. We talked of the ups and downs of the last 7 1/2 months and marveled at so many blessings, like my improving health, like the wide wide circle of friends who have stood by us, and like this blog. Tonight we are very thankful for all that we have been given and know that as long as we focus on the present, the future will take care of itself. Our love to all of you. Dan and Susan