Taking Care of Business

Good Afternoon Everyone! We are still in Charlotte. Cindy completed her 9th radiation treatment of 15 today, and we also had some discussion with the radiation oncologist. He is pleased with the way things are going so far. Cindy has been experiencing some major reflux symptoms, which the oncologist said were symptomatic of the radiation treatment, and that it will likely get worse before it gets better. He did prescribe some medication to help alleviate the symptoms. I had not planned to stay up here this long, but we were able to get some doctor appointments rescheduled so this time will bear some additional fruit. Cindy has a follow-up appointment with her surgeon tomorrow morning along with the 10th radiation treatment later in the morning. She is moving around fairly well, but gingerly with the walker, and has quite a ways to go yet. Her wheel chair also provides additional mobility. David and Debbie have opened their house up to us as usual. Cindy has made her a very comfortable nest in their family room, which has ready access to restroom facilities and the kitchen. They continue to go out of their way to make our time here in Charlotte as comfortable as possible. Cindy's parents, Mac and Grace are still looking after Luci, and Shirley is taking care of things back in Clinton including keeping my mom's clothes washed. Shirley is visiting her this afternoon. The nursing home folks found mom out of bed this morning, and she had a skin tear on her elbow, which required a precautionary emergency room visit, but there appeared to be no other damage or problems. If all goes according to plan (they are constantly changing), I hope to be able to return to Clinton tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for your continued prayers, and as you pray for Cindy, please also include my mom.