Hi Lori! Thank you for checking on us. Val wants you to know that he is in a bad mood because he can’t eat raw meat or go to the grocery and that’s just the start of his list, he says! Actually, he is doing quite well. His sense of humor makes me laugh a lot! He does get tired, and has been “laying low” right now. As my friend says “avoiding cooties”. Thank you for explaining nadir. New word for us. Val said “so it kicks in 7-10 days out, possibly whooped for 5-7 days, then I start feeling better just in time for my next treatment?” Yup. He still wants to work in his shop, which is a great project for him - he likes to stay busy and my sister in law suggested arm covers for protection because he’s always banging or scraping himself. You would have thought we were suggesting he shave his life- long mustache off. I’m ordering them anyway. He says he’ll think about it. 🤣🤣 A lot of negotiating goes on now. I’m doing much better. I still find it all scary, but, feeling a bit more normalcy settling in as we navigate and get more comfortable with this way of life, for now. My sense of dread has taken a back seat. Thanks again for checking on us - it is very much appreciated. It looks like you are very, very busy mentoring all of us! You are awesome!! ❤️❤️