Tom,

     I wanted to update you on Carroll Dale's grandson's condition. Carroll called me a few days ago for an update and it sounds pretty good at this time. Vincent has a blood platelet count of 135,000 which is near the normal count of 150,000. When he began the transfusion from his Mother his platelet count was only 35,000. All other blood counts they are monitoring are doing good also.   There have been no rejections  from Vincent in the process and that is good. Carroll said that if Vincent can get his blood count up to 150,000 and maintain it, then he will be able to come home to Tennessee at the end of July.   Carroll wants  to thank all the Hokies in the Triad area for there support and prayers.

     If you can pass this note on in your next newsletter it would be appreciated.

Rod