Another week begins

Oh for 8 hours of interrupted sleep....... After Larry took a shower this morning he came into the kitchen, took his coffee and sat at the table drinking coffee and watching the Today Show while I fixed breakfast. For a little while it was what we have done many, many times and the world seemed as it used to be. But after breakfast he was so tired that it was time for a nap. Some friends came over today and he told them that it was good to see someone without a stethoscope around their neck.... 8-) The headaches are much better so I guess the radiation/steroids are working a little bit. He has only taken pain medication a couple of times since he has been home. The use of the left hand comes and goes but at it's best it is a long ways from normal. At other times it is completely useless and doesn't have much feeling in the hand. The doctors said it was about 50/50 that use of his left hand would return after the radiation/steroids. At least he has good use of his left shoulder and elbow - just not the hand. We're looking forward to getting the last 4 radiation treatments done this week. It will seem strange to have an extra 2 hours in the morning to do other things. Thanks to everyone who has sent emails of encouragement, prayers and good thoughts. We really appreciate them. One day at a time...