Subject: Brian is doing good.

Wednesday, April 22, 1998

Brian's web site----http://www-d0.fnal.gov/~hanlet/Brian/brian.html

Dear Friends and Family,

Brian is still home.  He's been home since last Thursday.  We are amazed that
he has not gotten sick yet.  We are waiting day-by-day and are thrilled that
he is doing so well.  We don't know what to expect.  He entered this phase
with a lot of strength and energy.

Brian tells everyone he sees, "Guess what?  I'm cancer free, but I still have
to go through maintenance.  My dad has a big hemmorroid and I'm praying for it
to go down."  He's showing everyone his broviach.  He's talking a lot and
moving around well.  He is not lying around listless like he always did
before.

Yesterday Sara and Brian drove from Santa Rosa to San Leandro to visit my
kindergarten class.  My students have been sending him cards and letters and
little gifts.  I have been sharing photos of Brian with them and telling them
about his battle.  They were so excited to finally meet him.  Brian joined in
and played with blocks and cars, sang songs and listened to a story.  He told
his dad last night, " I had a wonderful day today!"

He is beginning to develop mucousitis.  Vomited twice today and is now on some
pain medication.  BUT he is not sick enough to require hospitalization.  No
fever and his blood counts are ok.  He has lost some weight, but until today
he has been able to keep down food.

His next chemo treatment is scheduled for May 10th.  It would be a totally new
experience for us if he remains home until then!  Is it possible that we will
not be "living" in the hospital for weeks at a time?  We really don't know.

We are thankful to our loving Father for this period of good physical and
mental health for Brian.  We rejoice each day that Brian is well enough to
stay home.  We feel that your daily prayers have been answered.  Everyone is
gathering renewed strength.  

Love,
Susan