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Eye being treated, Radiation #27, Dr. Carroll says we are OK

Short Version: Fever low grade, eye is being treated, radiation #27 complete.

Long Version: This morning we went to see Dr. Carroll. Brace asked me about the doctored appointment last night. I hadn't even looked at my calendar. Dr. Carroll was very sweet to us this morning. I was very worried about his eye and he said if we were isolated in the jungle he would treat his eye with antibiotic drops but that wasn't really his specialty. He thought it was a good idea to see the Ophthalmologist at 2:30pm. Then we came home and got Brace fed and downed his pain meds.
Jim Hope came and took Brace to radiation #27. While he was with Jim I was able to finish exercising, shower, talk to the radiation therapist and talk to the pharmacist. Then I headed out to join them at the eye doctor. Our usual doctor was out of town this week so we met with a new doctor and he was great. He did a very thorough interview and tests. He thinks that the drops he prescribed should start working well after two days.
The picture that was on my phone. I think it is screen shot of my background image on my watch with the next appointment showing. I love this picture. Kjarstin with her rainbow hair, Kamie her beautiful roommate and Brace & I looking so young. :)

Karen's requests....
  1. Looking for a female buddy Tuesday or Wednesday for an hour to help me do projects at the house like folding boxes, going to pick up a prescription, throwing out trash, taking down the tree, and putting up Christmas cards. I keep mine up a long time and I don't have them up yet. Just text me if you are around. Noon to 6pm would be ideal.
  2. Looking for someone good at putting Ikea type furniture together. If Brace is healthy I want to pay someone $120 to come up with me to our Lake Arrowhead project for the day on Friday.

Thank you
Erik Larsen for bringing over a treat for Brace and the generous gift certificate.
Kayla and Mark Debellis for yummy food and visit.


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