Hi Everyone:

Well, Jim is whipped. The radiation has really taken a toll on him. He can barely get out of bed. On top of that, he has had to up his pain medicine again. At least it seems like his pain is a bit better controlled on 80 mg. We upped it to 60 mg 2 or 3 days ago, and it just didn't help. So we upped it to 80 today and he can still feel pain, but at least he's not moaning.

But he sure is sleeping. The doctor said the radiation does cause fatigue, but since he's been through a heck and a lot the last 1.5 years, it's really wiped him out. Please pray for him.

Today was a good day work wise. We got a lot done in the yard and the greenhouse, and the attic. Johnny and Leah came, and good thing Leah cleaned the attic, cause we found out that when the roof was done, there were actually pieces of the wood that just broke off, and the new roof could have sunken in under a lot of snow. So, he repaired about 4 places. Mark helped with the forsythia jungle. We repaired our broken door, and I have been working on the trim for a new storm door. But sadly, I'm not with Jim during this "work" time. But he's sleeping so much, it's not a big deal, and I can't stand laying around any more. It's driving me nuts. Really.

So, please pray for us. I have been doing really well at living each day as it comes, not looking too much ahead or behind. But I am very sad. When everyone left tonight, I cried and cried, I felt so lonely.

Okay. Thanks. I'm okay right now. I'm going to go do the crossword puzzle in bed with my Jumbo.