1st Boy Scout meeting

Adam went to his first real Boy Scout meeting last night. The leader, Mr. Gregory, told us when we came to pick him up that they 'start on time at 7pm and end on time at 830pm, and he would be ready to be picked up.' We were 30 minutes early, oops. Boy Scouts is different from Cub Scouts. Much less parental interaction. Which is cool. There is also greater expectation that Adam will be in uniform, including issue socks and pants, and that he will demonstrate proper respect, etc. This is just what Adam needs now. Perhaps one of the worse things about cancer is the social isolation. Adam can't go to school and has had to drop out of soccer. He is lonely and needs more than mom and dad can offer. I hope that he can go to the meeting next Monday even though it is usually not a good day (being the Monday after inpatient chemo).

We have a visit tomorrow with Dr. Tennenholtz, the radiation oncologist. Adam's radiation treatment will start in late June. The good news is that after this Thursday and Friday he only has one more inpatient chemo and we hope this means he will be feeling better over all. The bad news is the radiation is a big unknown. Dr. T did a good job describing the potential side effects and in being positive but there are still many unknowns.

Adam received some more gifts yesterday. Another of Ward II's friends, Bob P., sent Adam a New Jersey plate and a penny from 1804. Very cool. I think the penny must be for luck.

A good frined of mine at work, a friend who has been very supportive during this time and many times in the past, had chest pains yesterday and had to be admitted. She is having cardio stress tests this morning. I don't think this person would want me to broadcast this news so I will not say the name but please say a prayer anyway.


peace