The Book of Life

Between me and Bill, I’ve got more than a page in 11 point font of questions for the radiation specialist tomorrow.  Everything from how it works (after all, my husband is an engineer), how we will know if it works, what the goals are, logistics (how long would the wait be between finishing radiation and surgery), how to be strong during the treatment (diet, exercise, etc. – I certainly have friends who will help with this, but I’m curious what he says, too) and many others.  I assume that one of the plusses of flying to MD Anderson is that I will have the time I need to understand and feel comfortable about this next step.  I also hope he’ll be OK having Bill on the phone listening, because Bill would like to do that.

Holli said treatment doesn’t hurt, which is consistent with what I’ve read and others’ reports, but she also confirmed the psychological impact.  She suggested doing something akin to meditation during the treatments themselves.  Sounds right to me.

 
I’m writing this from the plane (love that SW wi-fi) to Houston.  I spent the morning with Ben (and hundreds of other folks, including many friends) at High Holiday Services.  He wore the suit from Diana and Ezra’s wedding – so handsome.  But also, Hooray, at least he’ll get two wearings (well, maybe Yom Kippur -- that's only 10 days more).  The way he’s growing, this could be it.  All of his friends we saw at synagogue are in the same spurt. 
 
May everyone who’s reading this be inscribed in the book of life for the New Year, with health and happiness.  Me included.  Amen.