[Mblackmon]

Yes I have a great doctor who treats me as a person and not a number. I also have family and friends who are very concerned for my well-being. I have never really worried about my future until the last few injections. The nurse and the doctor are very persistent in starting the blood transfusions. Like I said, I am very adamant in my refusal because of the resent death of a member of my church who had MDS. He started a series of blood transfusions which ended 138 transfusions later. His quality of life suffered and that's what I am fearful of. I can still function, all be it slower than I used to, but I can still go. Just trying to weigh the odds. Yes I have a prayer group that prays for me daily. I don't really worry about myself as much as I worry for those around me; wife, daughter, grandkids. You know what I mean. Just trying top get a feel of how others are dealing with the decision to trans or not to trans. Thank you for the reply, Mike