Day 29...one more remaining

Hi Everyone,

Well Randy is looking forward to his last radiation treatment tomorrow. Things have been really going well and we are praying that all continues to run smoothly. Randy does have a bit of stubborn yeast build up (radiation does a number on your mouth) and so they are switching meds and giving him something stronger (he'll start that tonight). We are really praying that his tastebuds return to normal quickly following radiation (maybe from radiation, maybe from the yeast). He lost 7 lbs. in one week as a result of not enjoying the taste of food :-(

Anyway, we also found out that Randy isn't allowed to drive for at least another month. Dr. Pieper (neurosurgeon) will re-evaluate this on May 27th...Randy was pretty bummed out about that news. So...I will continue to drive him around to all of the wonderful places he wants to go. It does get exhausting at times, however I am soooooooooo thankful that he is here with me for me to be able to do the driving!!! :-)

He will have a follow up appointment with Dr. Chan (radiation oncologist) in 4 weeks and that is the fist of several. We will be professional waiting room folks by the time this is all said and done :-)

We are doing great...we can't wait for radiation to end tomorrow. I'll be taking Randy to the movie theater on Wednesday for his celebratory viewing of "Wolverine." He thought he could drive himself there...oh well...he'll still get to see it :-)

We will continue to keep you posted.

Much Love,
Randy, Rachel and Joshua

p.s.
did you know that May is National Brain Tumor Month??? Thanks Aunt Joan for the tip!!! How cool!!!