Thanks Julie. We are very hopeful that this is a real turn in the road. He goes back on 2215 on Tuesday. He is a fighter and I swear we have an army of saints working from the great beyond.

We are about day 60 and doctor last week said his blood numbers were "Wicked Awesome!" Numbers were about the same yesterday. Still weak, tired, little interest in food but slowly improving. Walking more, eating better - still no hair.

I told doc I thought he would soon be "kicking ass." She agreed. I pray it all continues and we one day get to meet and thank our young, male, "international donor!"

That is wonderful news!

I will continue to pray for him.

Hugs and prayers.

Karen

Outstanding news for Dave!!!! I know someone who recieved cells from a young man in Germany. At time of sct her five young children were ask under 8. Once cleared, she flew her entire family to meet bet donor and his family in Germany. Per capita, Germans donate the most strewn cells. I lived there for four years and absolutely loved it. The German government heavily on incentavizes bone marrow and organ donation.

You and Dave are in my prayers

Julie

What a great report, this is so encouraging as we wait and hope for my sister to achieve remission to be able to get her BMT. Here's to "Kickin Ass"!

Great to hear the news.

My donor was also from Germany. After the two year waiting period, I contacted him and send him a note every Easter and Christmas. He is young with a young family and an EMT, One major plus about living in the computer age is that there is an international registry for bone marrow donors. I wouldn't be alive today were it not to exist,

Cliff

I pray we too will get to thank him face to face. My mom is an English war bride and we have family there. Makes Europe easier to visit so hoping it is Europe. I am a genealogist and have done mine, moms, and sisters DNA. I told bro we should do his! Would probably show donor markers? What you think? Smile and wink

Awesome numbers,awesome news!!
So happy to read this hopefully he'll start feeling better soon.

Margaret

We are about two weeks out from Day 100 and bone marrow test. Numbers are all in the normal range and docs are happy.

He started physical therapy today. Docs want him doing something everyday to help build strength and get back to living.

From where we are today, there is one 22 year old male somewhere in the world that we all want to hug -- right now, we are just praying he is rewarded a thousand fold for doing what he did for a complete stranger. He has given us hope. Thanks to him, God, the docs, St. John Neumann and all the saints we prayed to - and thanks to everyone who has prayed on my brother's behalf.

I pray all the time for everyone on this site and everyone in the world fighting this disease.

Twilight

Twilight-
Great report and great news, day 100 biopsy will be perfect!

Praying for a clean bmb and continued health. I am amazed at the selfless act that donor make, absolutely amazing.

Blessings
Julie

Happy to read this report and praying for a clean bmb.

I hope to someday get to thank Jeremy's donor.

Hugs and prayers.

Karen

Tomorrow is Day 100. Bro is celebrating with a pizza! No BMB results yet BUT he learned the country of his donor! Julie, you nailed it early on! Germany. Guess the genes from those medieval Anglo-Saxons are still alive a thousand years later!

Whoever he is, may God bless him and his family. Hope someday to be able to say thanks in person.

Progress is slow but for now, it is progress.

Prayers to all

Susan,

So happy to read such great news about Dave! !!! Those Germans are kicking our butts when it comes to bone marrow donations. I have met so many whose unrelated donor was German. Praying for continued remission and healing.

Blessings
Julie

Today is my birthday. I have been given what I prayed for most: The doc told my bro his BMT was perfect! That news and the Pope in Philly all weekend --- what more can one ask?

I feel truly pleased