Does anyone else smell smoke?...

You are some viscious people. I take a small vacation from blogging and the next thing I know, you're all burning Steve in effigy. I think he's gone into hiding. He and Marta have hit the road and no one has heard from them except in quick, cryptic phone calls. So, in the hopes of saving Steve, I will point out, that I could have updated from elsewhere. (Of course this now puts me at risk, doesn't it?) I merely ask that you leave poor Steve alone. In fact, I expect to see several "anonymous" apologize to Steve.

Ok. On to other news. Yes, I have been out and about. I have gone to church, and choir and even to a movie. (Of coarse I brought my minions with me so that they could clean the seats for me. Picture it, I'm standing in the theater in my mask and gloves while a small troup of teenagers clean my seat with wipes and paper towels. ...I looked like the biggest germaphobe EVER)

I'm currently in Boston. Mom and I drove up this evening as I have an early appointment tomorrow with Dr. Soiffer. I also had my last round of IVIG last Wednesday and my counts have been climbing. (Insert cheer here) My last platlet count, as of wednesday, had me at 128...and as I was over 100, I decided to take myself off the yellow paint...I mean the mepron. (Insert another cheer here) Don't worry, I eventually called DFCI and double checked that that was OK.

I have also had several visitors to the house. Although, my most frequent visitor is Caroline. She comes over at least once a week and we go for walks. Of course, she seems to be determined to give Mom a heart attack. Take Elizabeth for a walk in the rain? Check. Bring Elizabeth fresh bakery cookies that she can't eat? Check. Bring Elizabeth back with a tick on her? Check. On the other hand, she has been great to talk to.
I have also had a visit from Allie, Mrs. Miller, Aunt Patty and a call from Meg, a classmate from High School.

Thanks for all the concern, I hope to see you all soon and I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving.