still tired

So today was Day 4 of brain radiation, and it's still wiping Mom out. Her spirits have been amazing this week though, I have to say. She's been very talkative and vivacious, also very sassy, which is always good to see. She had nausea yesterday but didn't throw up - hooray! Tomorrow Mom will meet with Drs. Ho and Houseman (both radiation oncologists) so they can check in on her progress. We have one more week of brain radiation to go.

Ben was in town yesterday and visited with Mom for awhile last night. This weekend Gemma - Mom's director friend from CA - will be in town to see her, and this afternoon Katrin will be back in town, staying with Mom for the weekend.  Tuesday my Grandpa (Mom's stepdad) will be here for a week. There's lots of love and support around and that's great.  

I met with a social worker yesterday, in prep for the group therapy thing. I was amazed by how different I felt in that session yesterday as compared to our first one, in February. I feel like I've lived three lifetimes since February. The social worker told me I seem less in a state of crisis now, but I know I'm not used to this, nor will I ever be. Sometimes I forget for a minute - just a minute - but then it comes back to me like some kind of a brick in my belly.

Thanks everyone for all of the lovely bouquets. Mom's apartment is so fragrant right now, and I think the beauty of those flowers is really helping her - such a simple yet effective thing. Last night she had me move several bouquets around to just the right spot (note sassy comment above). Hey man, whatever I can do.