A New Week

I can't believe how much better Tom feels now that he is off the shots. He has a great attitude about the rest of this treatments. I am relieved that they are moving the radiation off his salivary glands and that the threat of not having saliva is not an issue. Tom still has a long stretch to go though. Tom had his blood test results and they continue to adjust his Thyroid medication. He is up many nights struggling with sore throat, coughing, and breathing issues. In the mornings he does not have a voice at all. It's becoming more noticeable where Tom is getting his radiation treatments. His neck and face appears as though he has a bad sunburn. He is losing hair on the back side of his head and he does not have to worry about shaving for a while. I'm glad that they are not anticipating this to be permanent. The kids are geared up for Christmas. We have Kyle's band concert this week, he plays a trumpet and is 2nd chair. The boys have started their Christmas shopping and Katie will buy her gifts through Santa's Secret Shop at school. As our Christmas season begins, things are swinging into the hectic side once again. I hope to sit back and remember "The Reason for the Season" every once in a while.