Settled In

Laurence was admitted to OHSU today. He has a great team of doctors and nurses supporting him. His chemotherapy will begin sometime this afternoon. Initially, Laurence was preparing to have a bone marrow transplant in the next few weeks. We were thrown completely off guard when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Before he can have the transplant, they need to eliminate the leukemia.

He is in a protected, germ-free area where all hospital personnel and visitors are required to wear masks and gowns. Laurence is very appreciative of your prayers and promised to let me know when he is ready for visitors. This first week receiving chemo can be tough on the body. He will have his computer tomorrow and would love to receive emails. His email address is lmg5783@yahoo.com

His mailing address is:

OHSU

KPV14

3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road

Portland, OR 97239

Attention: Laurence Green

I am lifted up every day with your prayers and support for both of us. Thank you so much.

The doctor stopped by today and apologized for spoiling our Christmas holiday. We were surprised by his comment. I guess it depends on how you look at life. We feel so blessed that this was diagnosed in time, that Laurence is receiving such excellent care, that we have so many loving, supportive friends and family and that we have each other. The gifts of love are priceless. Christmas is everyday that we live in love.

Blessings for a joy-filled, loving Christmas.