Wednesday, October 5, 2011

On the Road Again

The drive between Butte and Idaho Falls seems endless.
The transplant team called yesterday afternoon and told us to have Roger in Salt Lake on Thursday so that he can start T-cell Therapy first thing Friday morning.  When they said "soon," we didn't realize they meant this soon.  And, we thought this treatment could happen here in Missoula, but no, it's got to be Salt Lake. And, he's not allowed to fly.  But what the heck, we will do what we have to do.  So, it's another road trip for us.  

Today we are scurrying around home, making babysitting arrangements for Sophie, doing the laundry that didn't get done last week, filling prescriptions (again), picking up a rental car, packing (as soon as laundry is done!)  the usual road-trip craziness.  Early tomorrow morning we'll hit the road.  I-15 South is becoming very familiar.

Stay tuned, there will be news bulletins from SLC. And hold this thought:  Those little T-cells are going to get in there and give Roger just the boost he needs.  They will kick leukemia's ass.
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7 comments:

  1. TaylorOctober 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Be safe driving...KICK SOME ASS!!

    tay

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  2. Casey and DeniseOctober 5, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Be safe and kick some ass!! That's our new expression!

    We love you both so much. Please update us as soon as you can.

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  3. SueOctober 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    God speed! Send us an update when you can.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 5, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I think Be Safe and Kick Some Ass is a great motto!!

    (Wish you had called so I could have helped you. You don't have to be Super Woman and Man!!)

    ~Tammy

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  5. Mike MOctober 6, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Dear Merrills:

    Lisa and I were both stunned by your latest turn of events. I sat down numerous times to jot down a comment on your blog but found that I was at a loss for words. For that I apologize.

    Please know that you both are in our thoughts constantly. In thinking about the probabilities and statistics of your treatment everyone needs to know that success is truly a possibility. So much about this disease is still unknown and I don't ever recall seeing a reference to terminal, hopeless or doomed in anything I have read regarding you.

    Lisa and I have come to know you as a person with genuine tenacity and a gritty toughness. We believe you have it in you to fight this battle and win.

    We are pulling for you both and just want you to know, you are not alone in the fight.

    Sincerely, M.M.

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  6. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Great news. You two are amazing. Love and good wishes to Roger. Love Jill and Frank

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  7. jilltart48@gmail.comOctober 8, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    As you can see I did anonymous. I'm gonna try a different way. If nothing is there I will stick with amonous. Thinking of you both all the time

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