Day 8

Hi Everyone,

                It’s Aloha Friday, no more work till Monday!!! I am so happy that it is the end of the week and the weekend is near. Today Charlie wanted me to post a little bit about myself since many of you don’t know me, and many of you haven’t talked or seen Charlie in a while. My name is Whitney Evans and I am Charlie’s girlfriend and the mother to our wonderful son. I’ve lived in Maui all my life and moved to Oahu in 2008 to go to college. I started working at Macaroni Grill (Charlie’s workplace) in August of 2008 and didn’t even meet Charlie until January of 2009. Once we met, we clicked instantly. I stole Charlie’s number from the employee directory and called him. We have been best friends ever since. Charlie is such an amazing person and I can’t imagine my life without him. I love Charlie very much and hope to marry him someday.

                Charlie is definitely a trooper. It has only been a week and he has been through so much. He has his good and bad days, but remains strong and patient. Last night Charlie got a shot in his arm to raise his white blood counts. They want his white blood count to go up so his body can fight off any bad germs that come into contact with him. We are learning so much about A.L.L., but it can get confusing. I hope I am explaining everything in a way that everyone can understand.  Right now things are still the same, no updates at this time. Charlie has been feeling a little queasy during the day from all the chemo and hasn’t been eating much. It’s nice that his family can be there with him during the day. I enjoy having the night shift where I can end my day with him. We get to catch up, watch TV and play games together on our Itouch. Thank you all for your support and especially the prayers! God has a plan and purpose and I can’t wait to see how he will use Charlie with this experience. Two thumbs up to Charlie for being such a trooper. Keep it up Char!