The Count Down Continues?

First off I have a prayer request. My brother is going in for sinus surgery this morning and I would really like your prayers. They are not exactly sure what they will end up doing until they get in there and see what all the snot is about. (hahaha Sorry Todd) So please keep him in your prayers.

Ok, As many of you know I had my routine blood draw Thursday afternoon and my counts continue to go down. My white count was 7.5. My hemoglobin has done well and stayed at 8.3. The lab tech had a note to let Dr Sangha know so I sat and waited and he came out and asked when I was going to Iowa City. I told him tomorrow and he got up and left. I was left wondering what that was about. Then I could hear him on the phone. He soon came back and said I would need to stop at Allen hospital and pick up my slides of my aspiration from the lab and take them with me. Then I asked him about my Gleevec and if he was going to lower my prescription since I was "normal". He kind of laughed and said we still have to get me down to "0". I didn't know what to say. I really should have Craig there with me so he can jump in and ask the questions.

This morning Craig and I are going to Iowa City to see Dr Gingrich. Not sure what will go on there but we have copies of all our reports and of course our slides so we will see what he has to say. They say to expect to be there for about 3 hours. I am a little concerned as to what they are going to do to me for 3 hours. So look for another update tonight or tomorrow.