Day 8: Kumbaya

WBC: less than 0.4
(I guess readings below this level are not reliable since they're so small.)
Platelets: 43
Lbs lost: 10

We understand that the anniversary luncheon on Saturday was grand, that a good time was had by all, and that people trekked over to L&N's home for an after-party. One thing about Richard's family--their parties last for days!

As promised, today the music therapist dropped off a guitar for Richard. Basic instruction is happening in the photo: "This is a string. This is your finger. This is your finger on string."

Richard continues to eat very small meals, but he has to force down anything other than ice cream and saltines. Everything tastes really odd to him. He's been craving chocolate, and specifically an Almond Joy (which is weird, because I've never seen him eat one before). I bought one today, and even the candy bar tasted odd to him. Those taste buds are falling down on the job.

I also brought in some playing cards, and after a good wipe-down with the handy-dandy green antibacterial spray (wiping down the front and back of 52 plastic-coated cardboard rectangles is fun!), we played the two-player card game Casino. We only got through a practice game, but the competition should heat up in the days to come.

Thanks for all the calls, gifts (thanks Cyndi!) and cards. Richard's closet door is getting cozily cluttered!