Tim had another methotrexate treatment yesterday. The nurses press on the Ommaya several times before and after injecting the methotrexate. This forces the resevoir to empty and refill, thus encouraging the drug to mix throughout the spinal fluid. Tim said that pressing on the Ommaya makes a gurgling sound inside his head - in stereo. Of course, there's nothing to hear on the outside.
Tim's been having a bad week. His skin has been extremely sensitive. Just having his clothes rub against his skin hurts. It's a lot like the shingles pain. We are increasing the amount of Lyrica that he is taking and hope that will help. He also has his typical post-methotrexate spinal headache, nausea and fatigue. I expect he'll spend most of the weekend on the couch.
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Hi all the Wards,
I cannot think that the Bears-Packers game was much comfort today.
I had a brief visit with Father Tom today. I went in to ask about the new lighting system. He said the light that is supposed to highlight the reader did not get adjusted properly and will be readjusted as soon as Dan gets over his cold and can get to it. The screen on the board in the sacristy lights up when you touch it, and that is where the lights are controlled. All is well.
We also had a nice talk about other things. I found out he really likes James Bond movies. He likes all the gadgets, as you might expect. And we had a long talk about Roe v. Wade and the campaign. I have been designing the final assignment for my core course in social/political philosophy, which brought me to read a selection from the majority opinion. That was very revealing. The reasoning is so careful and so balanced, and it gives a brief survey of the different positions different faiths take on when life begins. It seems that the Catholic position in the 19th century, like the dominant position of the Jewish faith, was life birth. Only in the 20th century did the Catholic Church switch to conception. I think everyone should have to read this document.
I missed seeing you all this morning, so I thought I would just visit for a while this way.
Sta mi bene,
Ardis
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