The Airport Run

This afternoon our friend Babz returned from Los Angeles. Nothing would do but that Jim would drive to the airport to pick her up. It had gotten very cold and the rain started while we were on our way. By the time we got to Sac Int'l it was seriously raining. But she got here before la deluge and we got her home safely.

This morning Jim commented that his throat was not as sore as it had been yesterday. However, by tonight he was again having real trouble swallowing anything. At the market he bought some interesting "designer" juices and teas. Tonight he tried some peach tea and managed to get it down without too much pain.

He has moved back into the "master bedroom" since we expect visitors tomorrow who will occupy the guest quarters. We'll see how it goes for the next few nights. I may end up sleeping on the couch.

Next CT scan has been scheduled for late January. The radiologist likes to give his patients plenty of time to recover, so it will be almost 12 weeks post-treatment before he gets photographed again. We are hoping that by then Jim will be eating more, will get a clean bill of health, and we'll be on our way to warmer climes.

Today marks the beginning of the 6th week post-treatment.