Hi All,



Hector was just discharged from the hospital yesterday!! Just as the doctors said he would, he got “sprung” on day +30. He is doing very well with his blood counts, but he wishes he was feeling better overall….his body has been through quite a bit and it will take time for things to heal completely. We will be staying with his brother/wonderful donor George in Orange County , in order to be close enough to the hospital for the twice weekly visits. Hector will still receive blood products (thank you for all your donations!) and will be monitored closely for the next 2 ½ months before he can begin the ramp up into his post-leukemia life.



He is happy to be unhooked from all of the IV lines that he had come to know very well…and to get a solid night’s sleep without being interrupted every 4 hours. We cannot say enough about the caring staff at the City of Hope ’s hospital…they were terrific!



We hope this holiday season finds you all happy and healthy and close to the ones you love. There are so many things to be thankful for, and we are fortunate enough to have family and friends like you J.



Many, many thanks and much love to you all!

Claire & Hector