Jill and I visited with long time friends Marv and Linda Mings, who are missionaries to the Navajo Indians in Ely NV area. It was a nice visit at my sister Patty Schramms house.

Well we are getting closer for the stem cell transplant. All the pre-operation information is in to UCLA. They have requested from my insurance company authorization to complete the transplant. We are just waiting for the ok at this point and then we can schedule a date for the procedure. I"m still not feeling well but am working half days. I have been walking most days with the dogs (Molly and Ruby labs). They need to exercise as do I. At times its difficult to get going but I'm always glad after we done. We usually walk at 5:30 am but it is getting cooler in the mornings. I know what your thinking, Los Angeles cooler huh! its 12 degrees here where I live... Well I did live in Michigan for 1o years so I know what its like to be cold and your right this is not cold. I still wear shorts when I'm walking the dogs. I'm looking forward to get the stem cell procedure behind me and move on with life. Its been a challenging year for us. Thanks for your prayers.