Day 29

Hi Everyone,

T.G.I.F!! Hope you all had a great week and have some fun plans instore for the weekend. Tomorrow we are headed to the park and beach for some family time. We are going to enjoy these last couple of days with Charlie while he is out of the hospital. Charlie has been doing good these past couple weeks. The main thing that has been bothering him is constant headaches. The headaches are from the chemo pill that he has been taking. Charlie doesn't want to go back to he hospital, but wants to get it over with at the same time. During this round of chemo they will be using different medications than the last and will be a little more harsh on his body. Charlie is getting prepared for the three week stay and knows what to expect this time. They will be testing the brothers very shortly to see if one of them are a match. We have had so many people ask to be tested if one of them are not a match. We thank you guys so much for volunteering! I will let you all know as soon as possible the details about getting tested if they are not a match. We are so overwhelmed by all your support. We are so anxious to know more about the transplant. Charlie has been reading a lot about the transplant process. He is getting very educated about everything. We are aware that it is going to be a long journey that is emotionally and physically draining. His insurance does not cover all costs for the transplant. We will need to pay for airfare, food, and housing for three months and some other things here and there. The bottom line is that it is going to cost a lot of money. Tonight we became aware of a special dinner that will be held July 25th at Macaroni Grill to help raise money. I don't have too many detail at the time about the dinner, but I will keep you all posted. We thank you for all of the support and prayers! We are so blessed to have such good friends and family. We love you all!!