Richard Venezky

Hi -
I’ve been meaning to write since the evening of my last update when I found out that Dad had another bone marrow biopsy. We should be getting the results sometime this week and it’s one of the more important test results since the transplant. My understanding is that the doctor will be able to tell if the new cells are Diane’s or not. Please join us in hoping that they are Diane’s. I will write again as soon as I know more.

Thank you again for your best wishes.
Here’s to the creation of lots of Diane’s white blood cells (in Dad and Diane)!
Much love,
Dina

Here is the picture taken less than a minute after the toilet paper one. Ben has dragged some of the toilet paper over towards the space heater and then dropped it as he became more interested in the heater (it’s not plugged in). I’m recovering from a bad cold (I blame daycare because the temperature here isn’t that cold) and will have new pictures soon.

Another quick update. Happy belated Valentine’s Day! Mom and Dad were snowed in this weekend and I’m not sure what it was like today but it looks cold. Dad is doing well and although the nurses were unable to visit yesterday due to the snow, he has an appointment with the doctor tomorrow. We hope you are all well.

Lots of love,
Dina

Action Ben at the park (he’s eating less sand and wood chips now).

Two bottom teeth and lots of drool.

Ben loves to unroll the toilet paper.

Just a quick update to let you know that Dad is doing really well. His blood cell counts have either started to go up or have stabilized. (I have to admit that I was shopping when I spoke with Dad today and I can’t remember - he did sound happy). The next big step will be on day 30 when the doctors will have a better idea if the new cells are Diane’s or Dad’s. We are all hoping they are Diane’s.

Since I last wrote, Mom and Dad have been on their first day trip down to the beach. They enjoyed themselves and are looking forward to their next “vacation".

Thank you again for all your support and best wishes.
Much love,
Dina

ps Ben started to stand on his own when I returned from Delaware. He’s not walking yet but it looks like he really wants to.