Hello...
Just wanted to touch base a little...I am feeling so very good these days! What a blessing! We've got the pain/nausea meds down to a science and they are just wonderful. Hoping the radiation will kick in soon and then, perhaps, I will be able to be off the meds all-together and "normal". Don says I'm a bit chatty on the meds...I said "chatty"? He should know all about chatty!! He's the KING of chatty! And I love him for it!!!!!!!

Wanted to let you know, too, about upcoming appointments.

We had an appointment with Madison oncologist for this Friday. That has been changed to next Friday, the 7th. He had a family emergency and was called away. His father-in-law passed away, so please keep Dr. Rose and his family in your prayers. Dr. Rose & his wife are a young couple (well, young is relative, isn't it???) and it's very possibly a difficult time for them.

After Madison called to change the appointment, I called them back just because I am a little uncomfortable putting off & putting off these appointments. They, too, were concerned, as the Physician Assistant I talked with said she had discussed my situation with the radiation doctor there. They decided it would be OK to wait another week. Wow - that's a tough one when you realize that people that do not know you or love you (though they care for me I know) are making these important decisions about your life. Another matter of prayer. But all said & done, it has not even been a month since the original diagnosis of "cancer" has been given. Not even a month. We have come a long, long way in a month. It was the 30th of March when I heard "cancer" for the first time.

And then there's the appointment with Mayo's...what is up with that? The appointment for the "2nd opinion" was to have been tomorrow, but with radiation started, I called them to tell them that (they wanted to know). Now they have postponed the appointment until at least a month after the final radiation. They say that is to wait & see what the radiation has done so they may evaluate the success/failure of the radiation. I've tried to tell them that I am not asking their opinion on treatment, but of the diagnosis itself. BUT - we have prayed that we would know what to do with the Mayo thing and if we're waiting a month - or more (more if chemo starts within that 30-day-after-radiation time...perhaps as much as 3 months after that!). I told them today there will be no need for me to come after that as treatment will have been prescribed and accomplished.

We continue to pray for Godly wisdom and direction for all concerned.

Just a "p.s" about the other "c" word (constipation for those of you just joining up with us...). We received something MOST hilarious in the mail. It's a gift for Don when he has to go to the drugstore for "things". It's one of those glasses/noses/mustache get-ups and it is just perfect!! Thanks, Peter & Cindy!!! No one will ever recognize him at the Walgreen's! He's going to add a hat to the get-up to complete his outfit...a purse is OUT of the question!

Good night to you all...love you so very much...
Mr. Incognito & his wife