Four days are scheduled this week for radiation, and by Friday Dennis will be half finished with his treatments. The radiation mask fits tightly due to his lack of haircut and full beard. He is assuring me that he falls asleep during the short treatments that are at a different time each day. Then he has Memorial Day weekend off and then next week has the rest of the treatments. The weather in Seattle is still bearable, with overcast skies and it has not been super warm, which is a big relief for him. Not having air conditioning is a big problem when you are in Seattle and it is very warm. He sounds positive on the phone and so far has not had any adverse reactions. He is looking forward to having his hair trimmed when he comes home. He is a Neill, and his hair grows lots!
Your cards, letters, and packages have been super-I especially like hearing about all the graduations and the pictures of all the kids! Wow, how the time passes. Dennis has had lots of phone calls from friends and a visit from a friend from Prince of Wales who was in town for some medical work. Yesterday we heard from the American Cancer Society in Anchorage which is sending him a debit card he can charge to for his out of pocket expenses. Many, many thanks for those that have sent monetary contributions, we both appreciate them immensely, and we'll put them into the old donation account for use. Since the Bank doesn't maintain it as a donation account past 3 months, you can send things to me or Dennis and I will make sure the deposits happen.
He will fly home to Alaska next Friday night. At that point we'll be beginning the process of simplifying our stuff-selling and getting rid of many things to facilitate storage, moving, and figuring out our future. Until then, stay posted, we love you all, Dennis and Faith
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