Down to the Gulf

First a quick update on the week.  Michael's cold and cough are resolving.   And, with today's treatment, he is halfway through the radiation.   At this point, the only side effect is being very tired at times, although most days he does make it to the fitness room.
The Proton Radiation Center gave a really good presentation mid week to anyone interested in the behind the scenes at the center.  For example the treatment room Michael gets his radiation is actually the top floor of a 3 story machine, the rest is underground.  Anyway, lots of interesting info on the process from when the protons are divided and then how it works on the cells, especially with less damage.
Next week, hopefully by Wednesday, we will find out the timing of the transplant and where.
Now about the Gulf, yesterday, Michael and I drove down to Galveston.  It is about an hour from here.  There was a lot of traffic getting in and out of Houston, but once we were in Galveston, it was great.  The weather was perfect--it was in the 70's, of course the water was a cool, but that gave us pretty much a private beach.  There is nothing like the sand under your feet with the tide going in and out.  It was really nice to get out of town and relax in the sun.

Thanks for your prayers, especially as we are waiting to find out the path we will be on.  Sending a picture from yesterday.