[The following is intended for many people, so please bear with the 
"form letter" format.]

March 1, 2000

Dear Family & Friends,

Here is the latest information on Skylar.  According to Pam, Skylar's
condition is getting worse every day as a result of the extremely
powerful chemicals/chemotherapy administered.  Although we were told to
expect this, it is nonetheless very difficult for us to see and know
what he is going through.  And although the chemotherapy will end
tomorrow (Wednesday), his condition will worsen still until the toxic
chemicals have run their course in his body.

Skylar is now in full isolation, with blood counts below 500.  This will
not change for quite some time, until his bone marrow transplant - which
is still scheduled for Thursday - has an opportunity to take affect over
a period of several months, potentially.

Today (Tuesday), with the exception of a couple good moments wherein he
was able to play with a ball, he was subject to many bouts of vomiting,
aching pains, bad headaches, skin peeling within his mouth and throat,
bleeding diarrhea, and a continued bad rash on his body.  Everything is
expected to get worse over the next few days.

We would ask for you continued prayers for Skylar, his mother and
brother, his grandparents, and all of his family.  Thank you for your
support during these very difficult periods.


Sincerely,

The McCreary Family