This week marked more preparation for my radiation. And for those of you who are wondering what in the world the whole "tattoo" comment is about - no, I am not getting sleeved. They actually have to tattoo you for radiation. Yes, I know. Strange.
But, the machine has to hit the exact same spots every single time and I guess the only way they can do that is by actually tattooing the spots. It is nothing exciting - just 3 tiny dots. 1 on each of my sides and one on my chest. However, one of my pastors (Calvin) said that I could play connect the dots later on. Of course he would say that. :-)
Anyway, evidently I go through a "dry run" tomorrow where I get to lay there why they practice and draw all over me with a purple sharpie. How come I am now having done to me everything I have told my children not to? "No tattoos while you live under my roof." (When I told Kearyn this she was not happy but is dealing with it.) "Don't draw on yourself - especially with purple sharpies." (This one made Cale mad.) "And most importantly - don't play around with radiation." Okay, so I have never said that particular statement but it IS important nonetheless.
I will officially start my radiation on Monday. I will go everyday - 5 days a week. They say they give me weekends off but I really think this is because the doctors don't want to work. Not that I am complaining.
I will go for 3.5 to 4 weeks. I guess I will find that out on Monday for sure.
There are a slew of risks that go along with the radiation that I have discussed here before. However, I feel that it is not the time to focus on those but instead - hand them over to God. I will walk through this hand-in-hand with Him. There is no other place I would rather be.
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