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We are on the last leg of a long journey. Only four more days and we head for home! Radiation went well today, but Dave's platelets have dropped to 70,000; the docs don't worry too much until they get to 30,000. If they hit 50,000 they hold off radiation for a few days. If that happens before Thursday, Dave could have his last radiation in Kalispell. We will just have to wait and see how it goes. It is common for platelets to drop during radiation, so we were told not to worry. My sister and brother-in-law arrived today and will stay until Wed. It's great having them here. Dawn and I went to Pike's Market and bought some fresh shrimp and made wonderful fettuccine for dinner. It was full of good fat calories!! Although I can't see it, Dave has gained another 2 lbs., so that's reassuring. Tomorrow it's radiation at 9 a.m. and then we have our final appointment with our transplant team. They have become great friends and, hopefully, we will keep in touch not on a medical basis.