It looks like I'll be in Manila for a bit longer. I was gunning to leave for SF in August as its been almost 6 months since J and I were married and we've only spent a week together.

But mom's being sick has changed things and J and I discussed and agreed that I should be in Manila during her treatment. I know this is difficult for J as he's been alone in SF for almost 3 years and his saying I should stay is just one more reason for me to L him :)

J will try to come back to Manila in September to get his work visa stamped so I am really excited to see him. Must start working out though, as my 3 month break because of my gallbladder operation is ending, and I have no more excuses to sit on my ass.
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Mom has started her radiation sessions. She's getting 20 treatments broken down into 5 a week. As I understand this is generally painless, but there is the risk of some memory loss so she needs to practice the old brain by doing some multiplication tables and crossword puzzles. There's also the "sunburnt" scalp and hairloss (which I think mom dreads the most, she's quite fussy about her looks). We bought a wig this week, and I have to say its a really nice one that looks exactly like how her hair usually is.


I visit Mom a lot and call her to make sure she's eating the proper food (we're going on a macrobiotic diet), and I spent some time today going to the grocery for her and making her a couple days worth of food -- miso soup, salad, hummus, japanese noodles with gingered broccoli. Woot. It's actually quite fun to prepare food, and I get to chat with mom while I'm chopping and cooking.

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