Everybody-

I am still feeling great. This week, from an unknowing outsider's perspective, would have appeared completely normal, almost. I started losing my hair on Tuesday. :)

Other than that I have had a perfectly normal summer week. Abby came and visited on Monday, and we spent the week having fun w/ Cait, Kara and Kyle (cousins). Yesterday, I went over to Alpharetta w/ Abby. By this morning I was in a knock-down-drag-out shedding contest with the Johnson's(Abby's parents) third child, Palmer the Dog. I won.

I would have been enjoying this thoroughly, except that my scalp was pretty sensitive. So upon arriving home this evening, I shaved my head completely bald. My ears stick out a little, but I think that people probably won't stare. In fact, they probably won't be able to glance in my direction until I get some sunless tanner. Pictures are forthcoming.

These festivities aside, things have been going very well. While I am still very ready to get back to the treatment, I have enjoyed a week of feeling full-strength and I am glad for the weekend, too. I really appreciate everyone's advice on entertaining hospital activities. I am looking forward to using your ideas.

Please continue to pray.

Sam