Today was day 9 of radiation. She is scheduled to get 14 total doses of radiation. They are radiating 3 spots on her spine. Each treatment takes about 20 minutes and the radiation doesn't hurt at all.
Beth has been quite sick today. Between Chemo, radiation and the pain meds, we expected her to be a little sick but not quite like this. She is not eating very much. Today's meals consisted of 1/2 a bagel, 1 french fry and 4 oz of ginger ale. None of it lasted very long in her system. On a related note, Beth has lost 10 lbs in the 2 weeks she's been here.
Enough with all the negatives, let's focus on the things for which we are thankful. We got an email from the President of Amazon thanking us for our choice in friends, as you have been keeping them business over the last 2 weeks. Thank you to all of our wonderful friends who have sent cards and packages. Everyday Beth gets a stack of cards and packages delivered to her room. The hospital staff has no doubt Googled - "Beth Mowrey, Celebrity" trying to figure out why she is getting all this love. It's certainly not what comes in the mail, but more just feeling totally supported and loved has made such a huge difference. Every gesture has an impact. Thank you!
Another thing we are so thankful for is the help and love of our friends and family back in Ohio. My mom flew out from LA to spend the week with the kids so I could be here with Beth. Someone has brought a meal every night while Beth has been away. We have people driving our kids to and from doctor appointments, practices, piano lessons, etc. We have friends cracking the whip each night making sure homework is done and even helping the kids study. Who does that?! We have total peace of mind because of you. It really is amazing.
Lastly for those of you not following along on Snapchat, I have been trying to post to "My Story" each day so people can get a feel of what Beth's day is like. Here is yesterday's story.
Follow along on Snapchat - username: abmowrey
Beth has been quite sick today. Between Chemo, radiation and the pain meds, we expected her to be a little sick but not quite like this. She is not eating very much. Today's meals consisted of 1/2 a bagel, 1 french fry and 4 oz of ginger ale. None of it lasted very long in her system. On a related note, Beth has lost 10 lbs in the 2 weeks she's been here.
Enough with all the negatives, let's focus on the things for which we are thankful. We got an email from the President of Amazon thanking us for our choice in friends, as you have been keeping them business over the last 2 weeks. Thank you to all of our wonderful friends who have sent cards and packages. Everyday Beth gets a stack of cards and packages delivered to her room. The hospital staff has no doubt Googled - "Beth Mowrey, Celebrity" trying to figure out why she is getting all this love. It's certainly not what comes in the mail, but more just feeling totally supported and loved has made such a huge difference. Every gesture has an impact. Thank you!
Another thing we are so thankful for is the help and love of our friends and family back in Ohio. My mom flew out from LA to spend the week with the kids so I could be here with Beth. Someone has brought a meal every night while Beth has been away. We have people driving our kids to and from doctor appointments, practices, piano lessons, etc. We have friends cracking the whip each night making sure homework is done and even helping the kids study. Who does that?! We have total peace of mind because of you. It really is amazing.
Lastly for those of you not following along on Snapchat, I have been trying to post to "My Story" each day so people can get a feel of what Beth's day is like. Here is yesterday's story.
Follow along on Snapchat - username: abmowrey
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