Radiation Update: 4 done, 21 to go

Radiation started this week.  Relatively uneventful but I started out pretty tired. I was hoping for a better rebound before starting, but alas, my body still wants a lot of sleep. Although I have wondered if my recent sleepiness is more mental than physical. Lots of thinks wearing on me - the news, politics, and starting summer unable to do the same level of biking, running and swimming with the kids that I would usually do. 

Not much to update regarding the radiation except that it is underway!  My skin is pink (per my google research, people with fair skin may turn pink quickly but it doesn’t feel like a burn yet) and I’m lathering myself with lotions and creams multiple times per day. 

I have actual cucumbers growing in my garden (see photo - that one is about 5” long so far!)  

Tomorrow it’s supposed to reach the mid-90s and feel like 100+.  And I am planning to attend the Families Belong Together rally in DC. I’ll probably fill my camelback with ice, wear loads of sunscreen and a hat and still not last long. But I feel like I need to be there. So tonight I did the first side of some posters! See photo!

That is all for now - have a good night, a great weekend and think about joining your local Families Belong Together event!

https://www.familiesbelongtogether.org/