Thursday morning we headed to LAX for a exciting flight to Miami which was a smooth and good flight. After the kids woke up late we were met and surprised by a close group of friends from Lakewood who came in special to spend the weekend with us.

Eli and our other kids along with the many other children that were there were the center of attention and they loved every second of it. From dancing on chairs and just shmoozing with the amazing counselors and volunteers was beautiful to see them all having such an enjoyable Shabos.

Sunday morning after only a few minutes of sleep we had to wake Eli to head to the bus for the start of the 6AM marathon. At 4:30AM the bus was rolling to the start line and unlike last year it was extremely cold which was good for the runners but to cold for Eli. We wrapped him well and they finished the half marathon 13.1 miles in under 1:50. Thank you so much to the many people that made this event happen for us and Eli for doing all the many arrangements and logistics and BH they all worked perfect and it was a truly memorable weekend. Thanks to Yossi Cohn for once again pushing Eli and giving him a most memorable run.

Sunday evening we took the 30 minute drive to Joe Dimaggio Hospital in Hollywood Fl to make sure Eli was safe to fly. Unfortunately once again Elis platelets were extremely low and is getting a transfusion here so that it will be somewhat safe to fly. We spent many hours in the hospital but being they don’t know Eli or have his chart that was expected.

IYH Monday morning it will be time to say good bye and get back to reality in LA. There is nothing under then appointments and transfusions on the schedule for now as they wait until Elis blood levels allow for further treatments.

Please as always continue having Elimelech Ben Basya in all your tefilos.