April 3 "That is why I do it"

It's me again just trying to keep you up to speed. All through our married life Bart has been a blood donor, I admired his dedication also the free stuff he got, some of it wasn't bad. The last few years they convinced him to give platelets, which took more time and it caused some discomfort because he had to lay out with his arm perfectly still for a considerable amount of time. When he would come home being sore I of course would say "just go back to the regular giving you don't need to do platelets". Well of course this week Bart's platelets took a dive and he was the recipient of someone else's generosity. So again he can turn to me and say " that is why I do it". Things have progressed through the week his numbers have actually improved. The difficulty we are experiencing is possibly being over medicated for his nausea.
It is a fine line to medicate but not overdue it. Basically Bart is traveling on some really good trips without leaving his room. I've heard a lot of interesting conversations and he is solving of all sorts of problems. I'm going to meet with Doctors tomorrow to see what we can come up with.
I'm sure it sounds fun to be in another place, any place other than here, but I also don't think it is healthy. He also doesn't want to eat so that has posed challenge for me to try to present something he will try. I do know he will eat an ice cream drum stick, but somehow I don't think steady diet of them will help anyone.
We keep in good spirits. My good friend Donna from Las Vegas came up and spent a few days with me. Bart got a kick out of her visits as well.
We are grateful for all the calls and prayers from everyone. We hope to be home soon.
Love,
Bart and Patty