Monday, August 13, 2012
I am not even sure where to start today! I was to show up at 10:00, have my radiation treatment, and then meet with my doctor. As it turned out, I hit the automatic turn-off switch as I climbed on the table during my radiation treatment. Consequently it took around fifteen minutes to restart the machine. Then part way through, the machine had some of its own problems, so it was down for a bit. The positive side of this was that I got to visit with my nurses and technicians during this down time. It was great getting to know more about them! They are wonderful individuals! After all of this was finally finished, I met with my radiation doctor (I looked closely to see if he was glowing). I informed him of a new problem that I was having since Thursday. So he referred me to a urologist. Next step meant that Kath and I headed to the Center for Health and Healing at the bottom of the hill. This part was fun, since it included a rectal exam and blood tests!!! The news turned out fine, because nothing was wrong. So I am to monitor myself this next week and we will meet again on Monday. I am just a mystery! All of this in a package meant that we were at it for over four hours! This was radiation dosage number four! I have twenty-one left to go. We have learned through this experience that we can not plan anything, because we never know what will change or be added to. We continue to get out of the house as much as possible and have learned to make plans on the spur of the moment. Each day brings a new adventure! Here are to many more!!
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You always manage to bring a smile to me. Your students were lucky! I sure think about you and Kath. I love your use of the words mystery and adventure, two of my favorites.
Sending you good energy and hugs. Wanna see ya when you're up for it.
Love Doug
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