Radiation treatments are easy peasy. So far. I started this week. 5 down, 26 to go.
Day one was a little longer appointment and it was harder, I’m not gonna lie. Two phrases this chicky doesn’t like to hear are “be patient” and “hold still”. So when I had to hold perfectly still in a position my shoulder doesn’t like for a full half hour, I struggled mentally. But mind over matter and God’s grace, I got through it. They drew on me again so I could see the field where the radiation will be. And the rest of the day I joked that I’m gonna start charging admission cause there were four people standing there looking at my bare boob at one point. Another day I told Scott, you’re the 4th person to touch that boob today.
The people there make it easier. They are very positive and upbeat, kind, and professional. Occasionally they spring things on me like you gotta get blood drawn every two weeks. Or by the way, don’t shave that armpit for the duration, six weeks. Whaaaat????. 
. The process is simple and efficient. I go into a dressing room and strip from the waist up and don a comfy gown. Then I head into the room where I lie down, put my arm in the mold, they line me up and then they leave. A big door closes (apparently they can see and hear me so it doesn’t feel scary). The machine makes some beeps and then moves to the other side and makes some more beeps and I’m done. Takes about 5 minutes tops. 
My work folks have been so supportive and accommodating too. And because of the early appointment time, right on the way to work, I actually get to sleep in an extra 20 minutes. Today they changed my appointment to 10 so I could sleep in on my day off.
I continue to praise God for healing me of this cancer and for loving me all the way through it. My heart overflows with gratitude for all the little and big ways He shows me that He loves me.
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