[Laura]

Well I had a great "birthday" celebration!! We went up to Minneapolis with two close friends of ours. We went out to eat at an Italian restaurant and celebrated my "birthday", their engagement, and Rachel's birthday. Quite the celebration!! Then we spent the night at a hotel and Saturday we spent all day at Valleyfair (theme park). It was so much fun. Even with wearing SPF 55 I got burnt pretty bad. I use to never burn even if I didn't wear sunscreen. I heard that we have to be careful for life of the sun as it can cause skin gvhd. Does being burnt affect anything? I am a little worried it could irritate the skin and such. I guess my skin is much more sensitive. Anyhow it was a blast. Tomorrow, my husband and I leave for Canada for eight days. Our first vacation since I got sick and since we have been married. I am looking forward to it. Maybe I will have some answers when I get back. I am still having gut issues. But I am allowed to take Immodium and that really helps. When I return I also have all my one year testing that had been post-poned.

Laura