‘Cape Fear’ blend to start the day, but no fear today, as I embark on a new journey via hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the vessel, resembling something that might carry me to outer space but in this case, delivering increased oxygen to my blood cells by way of controlled pressure for two hours daily, five days a week for multiple weeks.  

A lot to absorb, but I’ve had some time to come around to it mentally and I’m hopeful that this treatment will repair some of my damaged (balloon-thin) skin from the many blasts of radiation and ultimately lessen the reoccurrence of infections that continue to interfere with and complicate matters with respect to reconstruction.  While this is yet another twist in the road, I am encouraged and supported by so many both at Capital Health and beyond.  No books allowed in the chamber, unfortunately, but I’ll be devouring this one on the side, as I’ve been dying to read it; no time like the present!    Thank you in advance for all of your positive vibes and send me your prayer lists!  (Seriously; I’ll have tons of time!  🤪) 

‘Nothing is good or bad, but thinking it makes it so’

-William Shakespeare