Mike’s First Three Days of Radiation and Chemo

So far, we’re relieved to say that Mike’s symptoms have been relatively mild. He’s mostly just very tired—understandably so—and has had some mild nausea, but the anti-nausea meds are helping quite a bit. We know there may be tougher days ahead, but for now, we’re grateful for a gentle start.

We’ve been doing our best to stay active in small ways—short walks, grocery store runs, and spending as much time outside as we can when the weather allows. One of the simple joys has been watching the hummingbirds dart around while we sit outside. They’ve been a lovely little reminder to pause and notice beauty even in the midst of hard things.

Last week was a busy one, and we actually got a lot done. We sold the truck, we’re in the process of transferring to a new oncologist, and we have a second opinion appointment scheduled for Tuesday. Taking care of these things has helped us feel a little more in control of a situation that often feels anything but.

Thank you all for the love, encouragement, and steady support—we feel it every day, and it means more than we can say.