The End of Double Digits

Today marks the end of double digit days for treatment. As of tonite, Jim has nine more treatments; eight for radiation, one for chemo. I can't believe we are at this milestone already.

I have been concerned about Jim's high blood pressure for awhile. Despite his protestations I talked to the doc this morning and told him I thought the numbers were way too high. He agreed. He doesn't want to see anything up in the 180's and that's what Jim was having. So he urged (ordered) Jim to contact his main doc and get checked and get a blood pressure medication. After treatment we went to the Davis office. Right away they took the info, sent us over to his doc's office, and he was seem immediately. What a miracle, in these days of "take a number" medical care. The doctor took his blood pressure (200/99) and prescribed a medication to deal with the problem. Jim goes back tomorrow morning for another check after having used this stuff for 24 hours. I am relieved; Jim's younger brother dropped dead from a massive coronary in April, probably due to high blood pressure. I am not about to have this happen on my watch.

We had a lovely downpour this afternoon, much needed and much anticipated. Tonight the skies are clear and the air is clean and soft. Caitlin arrived from Bozeman around 7 PM so was here for dinner and for the evening stroll.

It's back again tomorrow, then two blessed days of rest and relief. Alex arrives tomorrow evening. We will all be together for a few days to care for the patient and the caregiver, both of whom are doing very well, thanks.