Bennett’s appt went well. They do a great job in the radiation center of staying on time plus getting you in and out. I wasn’t able to stay in the room while Bennett was having his mask fitted. I am sure the Dr.’s and nurses can work better with the parent not lingering or crying as their child is being prepared to have radiation on their head. I wanted to take a couple of pictures today (imagine that!) of the mask and to give everyone a better visual picture of what the cranial radiation will be like for Bennett. Maybe later……

The nurse stated that the mask is to secure Bennett’s head to the radiation table. It is white mesh that becomes loose for a few minutes as they form it to his head/face. The mask than becomes hard and stays hard. Bennett cannot open his eyes, he said, that the mask is too tight.

As Bennett has radiation each time, he will lay down and put this mask on as it’s screwed to the table to keep his head from moving even a millimeter. They have marked the mask of where the radiation beams need to go on Bennett’s brain. The mask is to ensure that the 8 times he receives the radiation that it will hit the exact place each time.

Bennett said that he really liked the radiation piece so far. “It was very neat and cool to have the mask made!”, he said. I am so thankful that the mask didn’t bother him and he is not claustrophobic!!

The Dr. wants us to come back on Monday at 11:20 to have one last fitting for his mask and to make sure that they have the correct films/scans to begin radiation on Tuesday. We will first have to check his ANC earlier Monday at our local hospital to verify that it is 750 or greater before we take off to St Louis for the week.

Bennett had a great lunch at Logan’s steakhouse. He officially ate his first rib-eye steak! He used to not like steak (too chewy) but recently he has had a couple bites and decided he likes it. Today he was craving it and really enjoyed it.

He slept on the way home. He is pretty tired and not much energy. He didn’t feel up to going to Hamilton’s future Rangers games tonight. I’m not sure about school tomorrow; he is thinking about trying at least a half a day this week but I’m concerned of the sickness still going around. He still has his cough and running nose.

“For you make him to be blessed and a blessing forever; you make him exceedingly glad with the joy of your presence.” Psalm 21:6