Well, it's been a long road for Kurt and hopefully he is on a long, new path.  As of Thursday, he was told that the stem cell transplant was a success, and he is leukemia free.  He still has to go to the hospital twice a week to have his blood counts checked and visit the doctors.

He isn't necessarily out of the water for "graft vs. host" disease, which is the body rejecting the stem cell transplant, but they are very optimistic that his body won't go there since his blood counts are been very high.  Usually after Day 100 (April 21st) the risk is slim. He still has to be carefulas far as germs are concerned.  The doctors described his contact with germs as if you are bringing a new born baby in public.

Our new born, Kurt went to the Blackhawks game last night and was very happy to hang with his friends and be back in the stadium.  He is looking forward to going back to work, heading to a race track or two and killing fish and small animals (hunting!).

On the artistic front, Peter Bosey's photography show at SPEX Eyewear (ART & VISION) was super.  Peter's work is very soothing and lovely.  His work will be there for 6 weeks.  Great job Peter.

What's Happenin'

Well, I worked at SPM this week--back in the crazy advertising world. I was happy to run up and down the halls there versus U of Chicago. I missed my friends!

Everything is on track with Kurt. He's tired, but trying to get back in the swing--I'm pulling a nurse Ratched, giving him things to do, but the doctors want him to be active every 20 minutes to get stronger. He got a transfusion yesterday--just part of the process. On Wednesday he will go in for more tests and the 30-day bone marrow biopsy. That will confirm his progress.

On the art front, I dropped of new pieces at Hammer Boutique and Gallery's Choice, and I'm painting for my show in April. My friend, Peter Bosy will be exhibiting his photography Friday, February 27th from 7-9, at SPEX Eyewear in Hinsdale. Please stop by. His work is beautiful. Go PEter!

David is in Annie Get Your Gun next weekend at Lyons Township High School and then on stage at Circle Theatre in Forest Park in Les Miserables, March 10-14th--he's the innkeeper in both shows! What does that mean!!! He can't even clean his room! It's a bit ironic, "Keeper of the House." I should be singing that song!