Shabbat

We had a very nice shabbat- quiet and sunny and warm. Saturday Sveta came to visit with Mom and I went to the beach so they could chat in Russian and not worry about translating! Although we had a treatment free weekend, Dad took mom to the oncology er sunday morning- not realy for an emergency- but because thats what we were told to do for side effects when they are difficult. Eating has been getting  harder with the tongue sores. They gave Mom a magic potion of Malox and something to numb her tongue before she eats.... result- MUCH BETTER! She is also losing her voice- but they are not concerned at the moment- there are no sores in her throat- thankfully. Today radiation was quick- chick chock, and then we went to Dudu for goodies- a wonderful bakery. I was hoping to lose weight in Israel- oh well! Mom is strong and amazing- she is living life as if there are no speed bumps. This morning we decided to look at the daily changing side effects as if she has a cold that is better one day and perhaps worse the next. We are taking life one day at a time. It is an absolute blessing for me to be here.