Day #-6 Radiation day 4

A LITTLE DISCLOSURE: We have to be very careful with visitors. Jim can get sick very easily. We normally don't allow any children but our own. We thought Jim needed a "pick me up" and John's triplets are NEVER sick and they were cleaned and dressed just prior to coming. I am being "The Gate Keeper" and any visitors need to clear it through me. I wanted to show the video though, because it was so nice to see him smile.

Came a little later today since I am spending the night. I guess Bren lasted the whole night here with his Dad and left this morning. Jim did well this morning but had a hard time with Radiation. He said he was standing there and got all hot. He said it felt like he could feel the radiation cooking him and then everything went black. No one stays in the room but the techs watch him from a camera, so they were able to get to him. They had him lay down for a while.

Jim decided today to try a little marijuana. Actually it is a pill called Marinal but it is a derivative of pot. He is not sure if it is doing anything or not. He is however flashing me the peace sign and singing sixties songs (I wish). Whatever works.

All the patients here are in negative pressure rooms. (keeps out germs, keeps germs in). You have to keep the door closed. All of a sudden while I am sitting here blogging the room has become like a sauna. So apparently there is a heating/air-conditioning problem. So, we can open the door but Jim has to put his mask on. If he goes out of the room he has to put all of his protection on. So, either way he is hot and that is not fun when you don't feel good.

In a little bit my Mom and Dad are bringing out Sarah and Nate. Spencer is going to come tomorrow. I am glad because they haven't seen him since Tuesday. I can tell they are both pretty worried and preoccupied with him. I think they will feel better once they see him and see that he is doing ok. After, they are going to go to dinner and then spend the night at my parents. I think that will be a nice diversion for them.

Jim and I are going to have a date night. I am going to climb in his bed (if he can tolerate it) and watch the "Time Travelers Wife." I doubt he will make it through the movie without falling asleep, but it will be nice for me. Maybe, we will even have a little ice cream.

Today, I AM THANKFUL for air-conditioning at the hospital (when it works).