Decompression

April wrapup... Raina is no longer a good candidate for surgery and so we have opted for radiation. In the weeks leading up to radiation treatment the oncology team wanted to get after the tumor with a third round of chemo. Fast forward a week or two and the third round is now complete... being more or less uneventful, we were discharged today. Another MRI to assess the progress is imminent.

We are working hard on getting Raina enough nutrition to maintain weight and then some. She could probably stand to put on a few pounds... a challenge with her being sick often, but the fact that we are home for awhile and dodging chemo for two months will give her a chance to get an appetite and recoup her strength.

Raina's condition permitting, we'd like to decompress this month after what seems like an eternity of high-stress decisions and inpatient care at the hospital. I for one anticipate drinking at least one beer and taking as many walks as my bony frame can tolerate during the month of May.