Monday, October 13th

Another week of recovery, and all I can say is wow, does this go slow! I had no idea that I had not written since Oct 4th, so here is another update.

Almost a month after the end of my radiation, I am still very affected by the treatment. My throat feels like it is on fire, still very sore and difficult to eat with. I am so glad I have the PEG tube for feeding, I don't think I would have been able to get enough nutrition any other way. We stopped for some Tom Kha Khai (coconut chicken soup) at a local Thai restaurant, but after a spoonful I realized that the spice was going to be WAY too much for me. For the next 10 minutes or so, I was in much pain and discomfort as the effect of the spices got to me. I guess it will be awhile before I'll be eating Thai!

I got to go to the Training Hill yesterday for some kiting and socializing with the pilots, it was really great to get back out and see people. Lots of pilots were getting up in the mountains, and it was fun to see them getting some! I can hardly wait to join in again.

I have been a real hermit during this recovery, but even after yesterday, I have to be careful to not overdo it. Today, I'm paying the price of my activities yesterday. I am so used to being able to just go DO things, and I have to be patient with the process, as I can see it still going to take awhile. It surprises me now to realize how brutal this treatment really was on me, but I am glad I am making progress, even if very slow. Patience...