from Guy Monteleone
I had the honor of assisting Brian and Suzi this weekend in Baltimore. The big day arrived and Brian did awesome. The nurses all reverently handled Brian's "holy" marrow and prayed over it before transplanting it into Tom Hopper. It was very emotional for all involved.

Brian unfortunately but expectedly needed to rest at the hotel. But Suzi, Ria and I just had to celebrate the completion of this critical event. We went to a fantastic steak restaurant where I think I purchased an entire cow (no marrow, though- I'd seen enough of this earlier in the day!).

We were further blessed with an abundantly sunshiny day at the inner harbor with Brian. Brian continues to heal very nicely. His follow up appt today went very well. He wasn't leaking anywhere (which is more than I can say for any of our cars...). He has very little severe pain (so he says). Just a little fatigue. To see Brian honor God by honoring his father was a special event, one that I am glad I could share with him and Suzi.

However, this is just the beginning of Team Brian Hopper! As I have stated previously, Team Brian Hopper is dedicating its running year 2013 to the love, honor and effort that Brian showed all of us this week. I will be finishing up the tech shirts for the race (first one together is April 13th, RVa  Monument 10K). Thank you everyone for joining me in showing Brian just how awesome we think he is, and how much his example has taught all of us.

Note: I need everyone to pay me for the shirts before I order them. I will let you know how much each shirt is when I finalize these plans. Let me know who wants one, and again confirm size.

Way to go Team Brian Hopper!!