Do you want fries with that?

Jack's appetite is back! Yesterday he ate some macaroni and cheese, and this morning he feasted on a waffle. Anneli said he even enjoyed McDonald's twice in the last week, which means he had more McCalories in seven days than he did in the last seven months. But honestly, who will hold that against him?!

Jack received a blood transfusion this morning because of his low hemoglobin level (normal is 11-12, and his was 7), so we hope that provides a good boost to his system. He remains tired from the chemotherapy and is sleeping a lot. When he is awake, he wants to play, and he has a very positive disposition. His energy burst will last ten to fifteen minutes, and then it is time to rest and drift off to dreamland.

Unfortunately, he is among the 20% of leukemia patients who experience severe leg pain. So although he wants to walk, it hurts to take more than a couple of steps. That leaves him spending much of the day snug in daddy or mommy's arms, the perfect spot to catch some zzzzz's.

The doctors are optimistic that Jack might be discharged soon. Please keep the Bailey family in your thoughts and prayers as they prepare to begin the next chapter in Jack's Journey. Be sure to sign his guestbook to let him know you are thinking of him!