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Life goes on apace.  We have simply added doctor visits to our list of daily activities.  On Friday, while I was enjoying brunch with my wonderful friends, Harvey was doing some yard work.  He also made and delivered flyers to the neighbors for which he is mailbox captain, announcing the date and time for the upcoming National Night Out.  Because he is currently serving as President of the Western Placer Amateur Radio Club, he is responsible for organizing the sixth annual Hamfest.  In addition to making arrangements with the city for space at McBean Park, and organizing food and coffee, he is also making “sandwich signs” which will be placed strategically to direct vendors and visitors.  Hamfest is essentially a flea market for radio related electronics.  Then on Saturday, we spent the afternoon with friends enjoying a pizza making contest and, of course, sampling a variety of home made pizzas.  This morning I played at the church and Harvey experienced “bedside Baptist.”  After doing a little housework, we are savoring a quiet day at home.  I mention all of this so that you know Harvey is not sitting around feeling sorry for himself.  We are both encouraged by the love and support our friends and family have shown us.  Thank you to all for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

As the doctor predicted, Harvey is now experiencing some uncomfortable side effects of the radiation.  Apart from the angry redness of his cheek and nose, his skin is cracking and peeling.  The pain in his cheek has increased because of the size of the ulcer inside of his mouth.  It makes it difficult for him to eat, so he continues to get most of his nourishment from the grape.  After a few glasses, he says that he feels no pain.  Since I had no idea this ulcer existed until he came back from the Doctor on Thursday, I have been attempting to provide softer food.  This evening I soaked the popcorn in some milk.  As always, he complimented me on my imagination and on how delicious dinner was.  What a guy!!