So many people have been so terrific, well wishes, prayers, gifts. I am truly overwhelmed. I have become an exercise nut since my multiple myeloma diagnosis. Part of the diagnostic procedure was to check out my organs, and, frankly, I expected the worst. After all, I am a trucker, and my dietary habits are far from healthy. If it ain't dripping with grease, most truck stops won't serve it. Plus, I have been smoking 2 1/2-3 packs of cigarettes per day, and I have allowed myself to gain a few more pounds than is really prudent. I am about 6'0", about 270 lbs. All my organs, heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. checked out excellently, other than the cancer, I was told I had the body of a 20 year old. I always have enjoyed walking, and I have regularly taken some pretty long strolls, and that is my only explanation for my good results. The Myeloma has been re-classified as plasma cytoma (sp?) since there aren't 3 conclusive indications for myeloma. we have two, but not the 3rd. I have really taken the exercise thing to heart. I have been walking every day, gradually increasing my distances, and going 2 or 3 times with the dogs. and, let me assure you, tired dogs are good dogs. My wife, who is on disability with fybromyalgia and a host of other disorders, has caught the contagion, we bought bicycles, and she has been riding every day. I got mine on Saturday, rode it from Dover, De. to Harrington, De, about 20 miles. I have ridden about 10 miles Sunday and today. I feel better than I did before the cancer. Quitting smoking has a lot to do with that. This post is to thank, and update all the people here who were so kind, so thoughtful, and I want to tell them how much I appreciate it. When I was told of the cancer, the only thoughts in my mind were of people I love, and who love me, and God. What else matters? Please, remember me in your prayers, as I will you.