"Ahead of the curve"

During the early morning interrogation, the doctor said Carl is "way ahead of the curve," with his health. His temperature remains below 98, and blood stream infection (not final until Wednesday) is still returning a negative result. This is really great, as one of the key determinants to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel is durability. Carl is "Built Ford Tough."

Dad is feeling great, even though he still has no neutrophils, so basically zero immune system and likely nearly zero substance in his marrow. He is chipper, walking, eating, and has remained out of bed all morning. No blood needed today, which the doctors were surprised by, but still some antibiotics going in on an infrequent basis.

Plans are underway for HLA-typing close family members to identify possible marrow matches should we be lucky enough to get to that possibility in a couple of weeks.

Separately, plans are also underway by Jon to set up a BBQ pit in front of the hospital for Independence Day. If he's actually serious, we'll post plans here. Dad can wave to everyone from the sealed window!