It was a longer session than will be
typical as they wanted to position her just right in the “linear accelerator”
(pictured here—no, that isn’t Pam in it!) and all the necessary markings were
on her body to ensure that the radiation was hitting the exact targets. If she ever wanted a tattoo, she now knows
what it feels like with the different black marker-like lines and circles on
her upper body. We were laughing because one of the markings looked like a
continuation of the pattern on the shirt she was wearing!
Pam was a real trooper laying flat on her back for almost 90
minutes, left arm extended, head tilted to the side, knees propped up and body
completely still. Her back has been bothering her and I know she was really
ready to be done though she never complained. Fortunately, treatment sessions
will last only 15-20 minutes each day. She really likes Dr. Patel who is overseeing
her radiation treatment.
I also wanted to quickly follow-up on the news in her last
blog about the latest Dedinsky addition. Pam is a “Grandma.” No, while Kendal and Scott are high
achievers, they didn’t work that fast! However, their gift to Kaylin for
helping plan their incredibly beautiful and fun wedding was a miniature Golden
Doodle, Louis. Kaylin informed me that his official name is St. Louis Ludwig
II. Pam is crazy about “Lou” as you can see from the photo of the two of them
below.
Your love, thoughts and prayers continue to give her
strength. Keep ‘em coming. Thought I would close with something I heard earlier
this week. The opposite of fear is faith
and Pam is indeed walking by her faith! You inspire me, dear friend. Love ‘ya!
-Kim Graham Lee
