situation normal

Joe's still better than he was, but he's feeling the effects of the chemo. He's nutrapenic off and on, and his other counts are a little low, too, which is why they gave him a transfusion yesterday. He's got sores in his mouth, and the've had to put him back on IV nutrition. He's officially lost 100 pounds in the last 6 months, and the oncologist has said that Joe's size going in is literally what's kept Joe alive through all this. He's tired, but he's really been enjoying the visits from everyone. That REALLY helps keep his spirits up, so thanks to everyone who's been able to get by.