Day 2 of Treatments

JR has completed his second day of treatments which involve daily radiation at Sloan Kettering and chemotherapy each night at bedtime. He's as normal and happy as ever and even admits that he misses being at school with his friends. We plan on waiting for a while to consider sending him back to school as we have no idea how the cumulative treatment will effect him, but so far, it's been very smooth sailing and his radiologist is very pleased with the set up and how JR is reacting to everything. He's been totally calm during the radiation treatments which involve wearing this tight-fitting scary mask over his face (to position his head exactly) and lying completely still while the process takes place. From now on, the radiation should only take about 5 minutes and he is excited to bring his new CD's to play his favorite music while he's in the room. There is also an intercom where we can talk to him and tell him he's doing great. He truly is my little hero. As mentioned before, he has oral chemo so he is able to just take a pill before he goes to bed and it hasn't given him any noticeable side-effects as of today.
We've been commuting into Manhattan each day which we've used to take advantage of some of the things that NY has to offer. We've had pizza every day for lunch at the same place (Famiglia for those of you who have joined us!) and lots of walks around, etc. (A second trip to Dylan's Candy Bar happened today along with many Webkinz stores). Our neighbor, Kimberly, was our guest passenger today and our other neighbor Patricia will ride shotgun tomorrow. It's fun for JR to have company in the back of the car. A major commuting development was dropped into my lap though Uncle Ron the other day. His best friend has kindly donated his personal car service to us for JR's treatments. It's truly unbelievable how many people have stepped up to help us and it is truly humbling. I am truly blessed and in awe. If you think for one minute that this world is not filled with absolutely wonderful people, think again. I'll set you straight!! Our family and friends and many acquaintances have shown their true colors.
Servas family, Hone Family and Eglebergs - we've eaten very well this week and thanks again.
We got a pile of schoolwork to do from JR's teacher today which is great since we really want him to stay on top of things. We'll be getting a home tutor in about 2 weeks so let's keep our fingers crossed that he'll stay in such great health.
The gifts and well-wishes and prayers keep pouring in. Thanks for putting in a good word with the big guy. It's working.