Joy and Peace to you my friends and family, and Merry Christmas.  Today marks day 9 of no insulin, and I was given yet another lowering of my medication (one of my antirejection drugs) from six a day to 5.  That may not seem like much, but it means my chemistry is evening out. I will miss time with other loved one and that breaks my heart, but know that I am with you all.  However; I will be back as Arnold would say. I'm up to five miles a day walking, which strengthens my stamina and stomach muscles, which were cut completely through. Miss you and love you more.

JB