4/9

big day yesterday with lots of visitors, and a another big day today. feeling really good. can't believe i have to lay here for 3 more weeks. at least i have the masters this weekend, and the hawks through june.

i shaved

4/8

well the big day is finally at hand (not THAT big day), my 50th birthday. wo wooda thunk. as many times as my cue ball's been on the poolroom floor, it always came back to make the next shot. some people say reaching 50 is only halfway. but the way i treated this body , i never intended it last as long as the 18,21, 25,29...or what ever number years people were amazed i'd ever achieve. so it's all downhill from here. and who's to saying going downhill isn't a lot more fun than going uphill anyway!

i want to sincerely thank all the followers of the blog for their constant support and encouragement, the people who have prayed for me my family, and the number of people who stepped forth to help jani, david, maddy, and myself with everything they have needed through this trying time. love kurt

4/7

sorry no posts yesterday, but i never had the energy. similar today, don't too much pep.
if anytning big happens, i'll keep you in touch.

4/4

feeling good after 2 rounds of chemo, so far no side effects.
been down this road before, not nearly as intimidated with what lies ahead. love you all.

we will get by
we will get by
we will get byyyy
we will survive

go hawks!

4/3

had an echo cardiogram this morning, and they also inserted another infusion line. starting chemo this afternoon. probably feeling crummy the next couple of days. here we go again.

4/2

had the bone marrow today, results next week. but my blast cell count has increased significantly. the count was 7% on monday, 20% today. because aml is so prolific, they checked me in. looking at another 4 week stay at chez u of c. back to square 1.

3/31

got a call from the oncologist today. a small piece of bad news. after a closer look the blood draw from monday, they discovered blast cells ( immature leukemia cells) in my blood. they scheduled a bone marrow biopsy for thursday. we'll know more then.