Dean P. Demos

It’s over. On Wednesday, I served a 4 hour term in the donor seat beside an apheresis machine that separated another 5+ million stem cells from my blood. I now have 10,500,000 stem cells frozen and ready should I need a transplant. I’m glad I did it, and I’m glad it’s over.

I appreciate quality members of the medical community who do their job with skill and pleasantness. They are to be commended.

I talked to Bob, my myeloma friend from NJ, who happened to be in the hospital for a blood clot from Revlimid. We both shared our current status, and had good questions for each other. I said a prayer for Bob at the end of our conversation.

Speaking of prayer, I am going to lift my hands to the Lord every morning in prayer, and thank Him in advance for healing me. That’s the faith position that is expressed in the Hebrew word, Towdah. Thank you, Lord. It’s impossible to lead a life that pleases the Lord without faith. (Heb. 11:6) So, let’s see those hands up in the air, please!!!