It was an early morning...

We started out early this morning! I was to meet with a team of doctors, discuss the plan, have the necessary MRI and CT Scan for radation setup, have my stitches removed, follow up with the surgeon, and get fitted for my radiation mask. For a girl who just had brain surgery and was still very anxious and scattered (a result of this medication), I thought that was a pretty full day! Dad was the chauffeur today and he came to the house and loaded the boys and I into the van well before the sun started to rise. We got into the van and quickly went through the checklist. Bookbag. Lunchbox. Coats. Crutches. Wheelchair. Check. Check. Check. Check.

Then, dad turned the key to the van and......click...click....click....click.

Luckily some jumper cables fixed the situation, but I believe you could have bought any one of us for a dime when that minivan didn't start!

We did sail through to Hopkins and made all of my appointments. I have to say that I felt somewhat like they rolled out the red carpet for my arrival as I was surrounded by doctors, and technicians and nurses. I will be receiving a very specific targeted form of radiation to the tumor bed. I am scheduled to be at Hopkins three days in a row in December: the 6th, 7th and 8th. I can be driven back and forth to these appointments. As with all treatments, there are side effects, and we will face them as they come. The good news is that with this follow up radiation, they feel very positive about the situation.

In the meantime, I am still healing and every day I am able to focus a little better and as the steriods are leaving my system I am feeling more like myself. I have an appointment on Tuesday to meet with my local radiation oncologist to discuss ways to treat the pelvis fracture.

I want to thank everyone for everything! My wonderful neighbor Jackie spent her day off pampering me on Tuesday morning and I felt like a new person! The girls at the office have been coming to check on me during the day and keep me company! The cards and food and prayers. I don't know how I would ever face something so challenging without so many people!