Today was one of the better days R has had.  His spirits were up.  He actually even cracked a few jokes with some friends.  It almost makes you forget what you are really dealing with and let your guard down.  He is now on a regular diet so he has some different menu choices for a change.  He still gets pretty tired.  They put the stronger pain patch on this morning so it can begin it's transition period tonight.  We are hoping he gets to go back to Radiation on Monday. We are getting so far behind on that......but we need to get that incision healed up first.

I actually left really early tonight to attend my company holiday party.  It felt good to do something normal for a change.  It was easier for me to go since he was having a good day.  Pray for the good days to continue.  Pray that we are able to spring him out of there this coming week and the transition to be a good one.  Pray for the new pain med to be tolerated and actually work it's magic on him.  Your love, prayers and encouragement are most appreciated.