Update on Will

This was written by my mom:

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to let everyone know Will has reached the second level of remission. The goal for this level was three to six months and he reached it in three. God continues to bless!

He is doing very well..enjoying work (most of the time), active on his bike and active in his church.

He saw his doctor yesterday and he suggested we consult with a bone marrow transplant (BMT) specialist. This is not because there are urgent problems. The meds are working and could continue to work for years, however there is always the possibility of things changing. It is much better to get the transplant when you are in remission than when in a crisis situation. If the BMT is successful, he would be able to get off the meds. Although Will is doing well, there are several advantages to getting off the meds.

We had to discuss with the doc the pro’s and con’s of doing the BMT here or in B’ham and have decided that we will pursue that here.

They thought we might be able to see the BMT doc this week, but it didn’t work out. Will is going to be home (Alabama) week after next and I’ll have my granddaughter, Lia, the next one. We are going to make the BMT appointment for the first week or so of July so that I can come back out.

I fly home tomorrow.

Thanks again for all your prayers. We continue to feel God’s goodness in all of this.