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The Scan Results, Etc.

Just so you all know, the scan came back with very positive results. Our doctor said it is right where she expected it to be and that it bodes well for the transplant. Wheeeeeeeee!





We are gearing up for the bone marrow transplant (hereafter referred to as BMT). It still isn't scheduled which is really pushing my patience. I like to have a plan of action and there just isn't one yet. I imagine it will go something like this: last chemo, 1 week recovery, 1 week shots, next week check in for BMT, Eric there for 3 weeks, I go up on weekends and stay at home weekdays for school. We're looking forward to chemo next week. Mostly because I love the Bistro at Huntsman Center (I highly recommend the roast beef and pepper jack panini)... oh yeah! And it's Eric's last chemotherapy session! No but really, let's look at the things we love about Huntsman:


1. the Bistro

2. the Infusion nurses- they are so much fun and they think we are hilarious, so of course we love them back!

3. the candy cart: Eric called it that but it's mostly chips, water, granola bars, etc... but all free and volunteers come around and offer it to you all day.

4. free valet parking. what a relief.

5. 80s music is on in the background at Infusion but so far only in the overflow room that we've noticed.

6. They are expanding the center so you get to feel EXPLOSIONS from the construction on occasion, and we watched once.

7. leaving to come back home!

Eric has been much more sick this past round, but they tried to warn us it'd get worse and worse. Maybe we didn't believe them...? Although he was not feeling very good, we had a good weekend with Eric's parents in town. Richie and Erin were also able to be here briefly, too briefly. It feels like the majority of the weekend was spent eating! I wish I had pictures to post but it was kind of laid back and I didn't end up taking any.

I also missed pictures for the other big event of the week because I wasn't home: the BYU Girl's Basketball team stopped by on Friday evening to give Eric some company and a signed basketball. I heard a rumor that they sang the fight song for him, too! And so, Eric's family must share the Visitor of the Week position with the BYU team because it was so nice of them to stop by! He also received a pink shirt from Jimmer Fredette and Terry Nashiff when the Cougars played the Utes in Men's Basketball. They visited him in the line outside the Marriott Center and made everyone else jealous. Coach Rose gave Eric a copy of the book The Healer's Art, which Rose read when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this summer. Rose is an inspiration to many and we are so grateful for the BYU Athletic Dept.'s attention to their #1 Fan!!

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    One of your best blog entries yet! Two thumbs WAY up...good, clean family fare! I want so bad for Eric to not be sick AND tired anymore, and although you probably can't imagine a 'normal' day at this point, it seems like there will be many of them in the near future! I wish I had your gift of writing, and I think you may have to introduce me to this Bistro....!

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  2. JenniferFebruary 7, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    I can't believe he got a visit from the bball team! Awesome! Some perks to having cancer, I guess :) Besides the Bistro.

    FYI, we are visiting teaching companions now!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    That is so awesome! I am glad you guys had some fun things this week to perk you up. I miss you both and love you so much. Hang in there:)

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  4. HopeFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Eric and Holly,
    It was so good to see you and your family last weekend. We had such a great time at the temple and lunch. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting!!!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 8, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    I'm so glad they made it over!! I kept calling dad to make sure BYU was really going to get there. I hope it was fun. Thinking of you guys and praying for you!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 8, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Yea!!! We made the visitor of the week list!! I love getting awards! Thanks for sharing your couch, your food, and time with us. Best time? A wonderful sight in the temple of course, a family and some special friends. Love you always...

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2010 at 10:51 AM

    i'm glad there are some good things happening to :)

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