Sharon and Bob have been enjoying Keith's visit. They had a lot of snow on Keith's 40th birthday on October 23. Sharon said the snowflakes were big and very pretty. However, they are not liking the freezing temperatures that go along with the snow. Bob and Keith have gone to dinner a few times. Sharon has opted not go go outside the transplant house with the exception of her doctors appointments. She does not want to expose herself to any germs that could impede her recovery.

Sharon is still receiving platelets on a daily basis. Her red blood count has stabilized and she has not required any transfusions. She said her legs still ache and are real weak. She is doing her exercises as instructed.

She has gotten another infection. This one is called Cytomegalovirus. Sharon said that it was possibly a virus that had been dormant in her body for a while and was reactivated due to her weakened immune system. She goes to the hospital at 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to receive IV medications to combat this illness. The doctors have said it could take up to six weeks before her body is cleared of the infection.

She got her new glasses last week. She said she has been reading again.

Sharon has a full day of appointment tomorrow. One of which will be with her primary Hematologist, Dr. Hogan.

The Rochester International Technical School prepared dinner for the GOL House over the weekend. Sharon said there were a lot of Indian dishes. She was able to taste the chicken she was eating. Although she still says she doesn't have much of an appetite, it sounds like her taste is finally coming back.