Day 5 of Chemo.... and Mary is in good spirits. Physically, she has been experiencing high fevers, being light headed and aching bones, leaving her very weak.  Always a hockey fan, she has been keeping herself busy watching Detroit Red Wing and  Buffalo Sabers games.  

The staff at City of Hope is wonderful. Each nurse is assigned to 3 patients, so she receives a lot of attention.  We are looking forward to this coming week, when my mom is due to start her transplant. 

Mary had a good day today. She checked into the hospital this morning. They ran a few tests, she got settled into her room and started chemo tonight. The transplant is scheduled to start on Wednesday, November 17th, however anything could change. My mom will not be able to meet her donor, however we do know she is a 21 year old female. Please keep her donor in your prayers as well.

Hello, this is Mary's daughter Jaime. It is my privilege to keep you updated on my mom's progress as she undergoes a bone marrow transplant. My mom will be traveling down to City of Hope in Duarte, California on November 7th. After a long battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), she will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant. Our family is so joyful for this opportunity....if all goes well she will be cancer free at the end of this. Thank you for following her progress, she is so grateful for all of your prayers and your loving support.