Two more weeks of radiation to go. And just as they said I would be, I am tired. The burns are becoming more severe, but I know this is necessary to counter the aggression of the disease. The team of radiation techs I see daily at treatment are the sweetest. I am so grateful for the gentle souls surrounding me with care. 12 more sessions/doses to go. Grad school is back in full swing. I am currently scheduled to finish Dec 2024 with my masters in Global Leadership with an emphasis in Islamic Studies. The world of Islam and the way it shapes culture will forever be fascinating to me. I am eating it up. The end of October I will begin a crazy travel season with work trips to Iraq and Bolivia, followed by a personal trip to Cairo, Egypt over Thanksgiving. Some of you know that Egypt was my home for 2 years, and I have not been back since I left in Dec 2011. To say I am excited would be an understatement. To me, Egypt is the most mysterious, mystical, passion filled place on the pl
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