Radiation Test Run

Reg has been resting as he had been feeling quite tired from the chemo. Thankfully, besides the usualy morning sickness and a bit of redness and hotness in the arms (which has subsided), Reg is well.

This morning was a time to go into hospital for a test run with the radiation therapy. Reg and Anita decided to take Jed with them as they knew it will at most be two hours. Thankfully the technicians allowed Jed to go in and Jed had fun seeing what is happening to daddy. A mask was being made and a tattoo was marked on the chest. (Yes a permenant tattoo, but no choice in the design!) Then Reg was sent through a donut shape CTscan machine. It was more fun for both Anita and Jed to see the action. Reg on the other hand was not allowed to move and laid still on the bed. In order to help Reg to know what was going on, Anita took photos (as did Jed) and videos. AFter the whole simulation, Reg understood exactly what needed to be done everyday. Anita was extremely grateful that the staff gave them a full time schedule in those three weeks, including dietition adn review appointments all made in advanced for them. They have been told parking permit will be given to them on the day of arrival, so there will be no need to worry about parking at all. The family really thank God for the important brief today at the hospital and the smooth running. Of course, they really thank God for Jed's maturity and well behaviour in the hospital.

A mask being made. Jed thought it looks like "spiderman's" mask

Here is the "donut" machine!

Being school holiday and knowing it is not possible to keep Jed at home the whole time while Reg resting at home. So Anita planned a new routine for everyone. She had decided that Jed can go out and play in the morning with mummy, leaving Reg alone in the house. This way, Jed can burn his energy and have a bit of fun, while Reg can sleep in and enjoy some personal space. They'll have lunch together and have fun together for an hour or so when Reg has his afternoon nap. When Anita prepares for dinner, Reg can have a bit of fun time with Jed, if he is not too tired. Indeed, Jed has been trained to play on his own by late afternoon, so it was good for everyone.

Jed is really looking forward to next week when his cousins are coming from overseas. No plan is set, but whatever it may be, it will be fun to see his cousins. It will be hard for Reg being left behind, but there is a time for everything and thankfully, our real joy is in the Lord.