After many weeks of no news, I write today asking for prayer that this new door might open for me. In a roundabout way I learned of research being done at Mt. Sinai hospital in NYC. Early reports are VERY encouraging for folks like me who have had no curative prospect for myelofibrosis.
I have had email contact with the department (Dr. Hoffman) and sent medical records -now I await word from them inviting me to come in for a consultation.
Meanwhile, we are firming up plans for a trip east starting Nov 10 in Yakima, WA. We are heading to Sevierville, TN for the National Bible Bee in which Tirzah is competing. She’s nearly finished memorizing some 800 verses of Scripture and doing an in-depth study of 1 John and Ephesians for the competition. Lot’s of hours of review and pop quizzes from her folks over the next few weeks!
Some dear friends have made their van available to us for the trip and my body seems “up for the challenge.” We’ll include a mini-reunion with Rebecca’s relatives for Thanksgiving and maybe end up heading east to NY after that if Mt. Sinai is ready for me.
Here’s a link to the article that describes what’s happening at Mt. Sinai: http://blog.mountsinai.org/blog/physicians-identify-successful-drug-for-myelofibrosis/
Thanks for praying,
J. Dan Small
Finally, then . . . 
praying for you all as you all traveling that long Traveling Grace and Protection
May God have a blessing on you all espicilally for you Bro Dan
,I am going to keep praying that God continues to pour out his healing to you guides you r way,blessings be with you all,
I well be praying for you Tirzah’s
thank you Bro Dan for Sharing we can’t wait to seeing you all love you all so much!!
The Wurster family
We will be praying; rejoicing with you in “New Hope!”
It was great to see you yesterday Dan and hear your most important message. You and your family are covered by our prayers as you sojourn across many miles.
His love and protection,
Ernie and Mona Fernandez
We are thankful, with you Dan, for this hopeful outlook!
Thanks too, for sharing yesterday! Thankful the Lord carried you through!
Pastor Dan
Such exciting news!! Thanks for sharing Dan!! I am also looking forward to hearing about Tirzah’s experience with the Bible Bee!! I’m excited for her as well…what a neat opportunity!! Bless you all dear friends!!!