Hi
Everyone,
Sorry
for the lack of entries, my computer was down for routine up keep and is now
working just fine once more. And this means that I am back to my scanning
project, along with doing my blog and other things.
Now
to update you on what the last few days have been like for me. Physically they
were very rough, but spiritually they were great. Friday evening I went to a Church Social for
the single adults of our congregation. First we had a potluck dinner and then
we watched the movie “Courageous”. Both were great. Then on Saturday and Sunday
thanks to a device called Roku Mom and I were able to watch BYUtv on our TV and
get all four sessions of General Conference from the Conference Center in Salt
Lake City*. I always enjoy listening to conference.
I have not been able to decide what I like better the music or the talks.
Thankfully I don’t have to choose, I get both.
Today
I had my first of 16 radiation therapy treatments. It went very well, and then
I met with my doctor so he could be sure I knew just how many treatments he had
planned for me. Then I met with a couple of nurses about the best way to care
for my skin during this therapy. Something equal to mild sunburn can result
from radiation therapy. Basically they suggest fragrant free soap and body
lotions. Those that I know say that the
first week of this therapy is very easy, they say that after that I can expect
to get very tired. However, my brother says that after about a week that went
away for him. But he was only in his 20’s, I’ll be turning 60 this year so it
just might take me a little longer to bounce back. But that is okay.
I
just pray that this therapy does what it is supposed to do, shrink the tumor.
Then we all expect that to ease my pain. I look forward to any reduction in
pain that I can get.
*General
Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is held the first
weekend of April and October each year. Copies of the talks are latter available
on the official Church website. www.lds.org
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