July 30

Today has been a great day. Dave started his radiation at Patchogue today. His first one was 3o minutes.His counts were still good so he didn't need to get his shot.I want to bring everyone up to date on the last few days. Yesterday we had a visitation nurse come in. Her name is Sue. She stayed with us for about 3 hours. Very nice and Informative. Ron took Dave and Me to meet with Dr. Jablonski(Oncology Dr.)We also met with her Physician Assistant,Julie Ann. Both were great and informative. They gave us some great news that Dave didn't need oxygen 24/7. He is so happy!!! They also said he could have an Irish Coffee or a glass of wine .He will be having 4 sets of chemo and the 6 weeks of radiation. His next chemo will start on the 12Th . They also told us that the bone scan showed he needs some dental work ,so we are heading to the dentist at 3:30 on the 31st.Dave was so excited by all his great news that he took the whole bunch of us out to breakfast at the Moriches Dinner. Rodger ,Rose,Kim,Megan,Al, and I then went for the ride to his radiation. Kim, Al and Rose went in to see how and what they do. This afternoon Ellie,Christy and Robert came in for upstate to visit. The more family the better!!! Thanks everyone for your help and prayers! Please keep the prayers coming. Love to all Jewel