Today

This was not as early a morning as yesterday. We did not have to be at the hospital until 9:30. I think both Robert and I were really nervous because our visit with the surgeon was such an emotionally draining disaster. The radiation team was warm, welcoming and pragmatic. We talked about palliative radiation and the risks and benefits. It sounds like a decent option. On our return home I got a call from Mayo who is setting up a meeting with their oncologist just to give us a second opinion on care for Ravi. I figure it always helps to have another pair of eyes on the case, though I am very happy with our care at Fairview.

Though Ravi’s kidneys are not back to full strength it sounds like he will have chemotherapy next week, in the hospital over the span of two days. I am grateful for the opportunity to take another whack at the cancer. I am hoping this is a short hospital stay, unlike our last one of `17 days.

Ravi’s resiliency through all of this is amazing. He is still his sunny, happy self. He seems a bit more reflective these days, but his smile is beautiful. We crave your thoughts, best wishes, energies and prayers. We will stay in touch. Be good humans.