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Mark and Sandy got me settled into my room and talked to the attending doctor. I did a lot of walking after they left--I'm determined to get these knees going. I think I will have some physical therapy instructions. My blood-work came back and showed that my hemoglobin was lower than needed for radiation. So, I had a blood transfusion. All was OK until I started to have multiple bouts with diarrhea, and I was so tired. Finally, I asked to be diapered and come what may--I HAD to sleep. I must have slept six or seven hours, and was dry as a bone when I awoke. I notice they gave me neurotin first thing this a.m., so maybe some of this is anxiety. A Christian isn't supposed to be anxious about anything, but maybe unknowingly, I am. There is so much I have to learn about myself. Anyway, my new nurse is Samuel. He looks like he's from somewhere in Africa and has been a nurse for seventeen years. He knew exactly how to suction me, as did Jack and Mark. He made me very comfortable. I am to go to radiation at 9 this a.m. Before I slept last night, I reminded the Lord that I was his little lamb and asked Him to hold me tight. I've been told this will be the hardest segment of the treatment, and I''m asking for His strength. I'm enjoying wearing the hats that have been given me, they give me a lift. I appreciate your prayers. Please pray that I complete peace, and that I will TRULY cast all my care upon Him. Alice