Radiation treatment 1/20 done! I decided the first day of radiation is like the first day of prison. You had better flex hard your first day or you will be seen as weak. The puzzle game at the St, V’s radiation waiting room is just as cutthroat as it was in October when we were there last for Tom and denied our chance to finish a puzzle. So we showed up with our game faces. I had told Tom about this puzzle when I was there for my simulation. I had helped with the border and was shocked it was nearly done when we returned. So we finished it. There was no one left to witness our victory except the tech who took me back but I think she was duly astounded by our puzzle prowess. This is our second round here after all. I can see it on their faces, the recognition of names and our faces. I know it’s in my chart. They ask about Tom and I let them know he was there for his own purpose as well-labs. They are so kind and compassionate but it must be just as weird for them as it is for us. My treatment went fine. For the breath hold I watch a screen and as I take in my breath it is programmed to move a marble into a yellow donut. When I breach the edge of the donut it turns green. I am supposed to keep the marble in the center hile until they tell me to let go but if I can’t or sneeze or whatever the machine stops as soon as the marble leaves the donut so that made me feel better/safer. It was actually kind of fun until I remembered why I was there and what was actually happening. When I got home my amazing friend Julie brought me the sweetest gift and some much needed support. She alleviated a lot of my concerns about lung damage. She’s been teaching for awhile now after her battle and has been duch an inspiration as I go through this. I also appreciate all the messages of love and support we got throughout the day. Thanks everyone! 1 down, 19 to go!