Update

Nicholas is now in Washington at Georgetown Hospital for the procedure. About two months ago, he was notified that he was a potential bone marrow match; he went through several tests and was approved. Yesterday morning he and a friend drove down to D.C. His procedure involves stem cells; for a few days he will get injections to force his body to make more stem cells; on May 9, he will have blood taken from one arm (the stem cells will be strained out) and the blood returned to his body through the other arm. The stem cells will then be given to the person who needs them. Blogolanders, please, please keep your fingers crossed, pray, chant, whatever you do, that this procedure is successful. Don't worry about The Kid; he'll be fine. How do I know that? Because part of the deal is a million dollar life insurance policy. If anyone thought he was in danger, the insurance policy would be something like $1,500. By the way, this procedure is not costing Nicholas any money; he gets travel expenses, meal money, and a hotel room. I am an organ donor; when I turn up my toes, anything that can used is to be taken. While my lungs are shot, my liver, heart, and kidneys are in terrific shape. Maybe someday, someone will have a second chance. If you are not an organ donor, please consider becoming one.