Hello Friends and family!,

It's amazing how fast the winter has gone while staying isolated and following the recovery protocol. I am now 67 days old and closing in on one month left in my 100 days of "house arrest" as Lisa calls it.  Outside of side effects and some symptoms of the transplant, everything is going on track. I visit Mass General once a week so they can keep an eye on all my counts, etc. 
An event like this certainly puts you at "ground zero" and changes your perspective on many things.  I have certainly gained a deep appreciation for simple things that we take for granted and the importance of relationships past and present. I have been blessed in so many ways and amazed at the good things that come to life out of adversity.  There are so many.....one of which has been the people who are not in my normal "orbit" who have reached out to me.  My emotional status (which my medical staff says is hugely important) has always been good and the best explanation for that is the incredible support I am receiving through thoughts, prayers, cards, texts, phone calls, visits and rides to Boston. Thanks so much!!  All these things support my healing process!  In closing I will say that we are planning a recovery celebration party sometime in the spring so keep your eyes peeled for an invite in the future.   John