Finally Friday.  4 radiation treatments down this week (9 total so far).  Roger was supposed to have 5 treatments this week.  The radiation center called Thursday morning to say the treatment that day was cancelled because the hospital campus was having major technical difficulties.  So, next week Roger will have 5 treatments instead of 4 to make up for the lost treatment this week.  His scalp is getting pinker and is more tender to the touch.  I've noticed he is getting a little spacey and definitely is more tired.  And, as alluded to earlier in the week, is moments (or days) of major grumpy.  Based on my research that sounds like a possible symptom when you are getting radiation to the brain.  And, as you can imagine, the sheer weight of what the treatment is and why you are doing it weighs very heavy.    Having said that, Roger's disposition picked up Thurs and Fri. 

He seems to have a little more energy.  We think it might be the Ritalan.  He still tries to catch a nap when he can during the day or evening and is slow waking up in the morning.  Nonetheless, he seems to have a bit more energy which has a positive impact on his disposition.  The house is a happier place. 

Last night was a rough night.  We think its because he ended up eating dinner late which did not sit well with him.  Around 4:30 he woke up refluxing, disoriented, choking.  I jumped up and flew out of bed to his side of the bed to give him the red bucket we keep next to the bed (for these late night/early morning moments).  The Ambien leaves Roger a little (lot) out of it...so depending on the hour, he may not even remember waking up choking with the need to vomit.  Its an unsettling moment.  He couldn't calm his system down and felt the continued need to wretch.  So, after about 30 minutes he gave up and went downstairs to sit upright in the recliner.  His throat and chest tend to burn quite a bit after these episodes.  He said he's felt a little "off" all day ...his theory is its as a result of the rough morning. 

I think we're headed south again. Roger is obsessed with getting the boat projects done so that we can put the boat on the market to sell.  Despite my repeated instance that we focus on living and having fun and not worry about the million to-dos... he won't have any part of it.  He truly is obsessed with this. So, we are headed down to work on the boat Saturday/Sunday.  

We're both pooped.  Roger has been dozing most of the night.  Its time for us to head to bed. g'nite. a