DAY 27 APRIL 20








Nesting Like Me


Quiet again today. Everything looks good and probably leaving isolation tomorrow which will be Sunday. Easter Sunday! Kind of funny...

I don't think a basket will be in my room in the morning. Maybe they will give me a hard boiled egg for breakfast!

Today's leukocytes are 1.0 compared to .118 yesterday. Platelets went from 58 to 81. Nice. Progress made.

The female doctor Xenia was trying to get me to drink these fortified flavor drinks but the two flavors are cappuccino and tropical. Not going to happen.

Katja got out of isolation today. Hopefully we will see each other. Almost there...



Lynnette Went to A Museum Today...Picasso


Renoir




Van Gogh


Monet

An Easter Cross

Somewhere Everyone Should Be Tomorrow



Square Egg and Mush


Again


Dinner Breakfast


Day Before Escape

And finally...there are lots of little pieces of hair on my pillow. Let the molting begin!

Comments

  1. Mike & ShariApril 20, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    Looking good my friend. We have loved following this journey with you. Miss you guys. xoxo

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  2. Granny carenApril 20, 2019 at 2:33 PM

    Hey went to Easter egg hunt..fun and hot..im saving jelly beans for ya..yeah I hear ya "I can't eat those"I am just trying to be nice..take care and get that🐇hair off your pillow. We still love ya basket full..🤓😊💞

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  3. GailApril 20, 2019 at 11:40 PM

    Congratulations on your numbers Paul what a Blessing! This whole journey’s been just incredible and I believe your mom’s been at your side this whole time! Tomorrow is your day Paul and what a special day at that! 🙏🏻😇

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  4. GailApril 20, 2019 at 11:53 PM

    I wanted to say the pieces of art that you shared are wonderful what a treat! Thank you Lynette for sharing and capturing all the beauty that surrounds you. Happy Easter to the Siebert Family!

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  5. Susan TApril 21, 2019 at 6:10 AM

    Happy Easter Paul, you are looking great! What an amazing writer you are. It's been great to read about your progress. I love seeing all of the photos, too!

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  6. Kristi ManselApril 21, 2019 at 8:08 AM

    Happy Easter Paul. Good news on your progress. What a blessing and great way to celebrate Easter. Great pictures.....love and hugs. 🙏👩‍✈️

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  7. KellyApril 22, 2019 at 4:50 AM

    Amazing art and so fascinating. Yes, I am referring to how awesome you look. You are right up there with the famous artists. Priceless. Love you little brother.

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  8. HaileyApril 22, 2019 at 5:12 AM

    Hope you had a nice Easter Paul! You look great.

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