We are 1 1/2 weeks into treatments now and 6 1/2 weeks to go. Sleeping at night has really proven to be a great challenge for Joe. About 3 AM last night he had severe pains in his stomach and finally got them to go away about 3 hours later. He said he thought the feeding tube was going to blow right out of his side. He has been sleeping now since we got home from church at about 1:00. He is getting weaker and his muscle mass is decreasing, but he still has good spirits. If you didn't know how active Joe was before this then you wouldn't really see that much is going on with him right now.

His entire mouth feels burnt and his gums are increasingly more sensitive each day. His food has no taste and he always ask me if what we are eating taste good. Well of course I say yes if I cooked it! HAHA. I'm sure it wont be much longer and he will have to begin using his feeding tube. Joe has and appointment with the swallowing therapist tomorrow at UAB after they do a barium swallow test. He will continue to receive Radiation treatment each day this week. Please keep the prayers flowing.

Love,
Crystal