Ladies, the stress takes a toll on our memory. I am finally getting out of the habit of asking my 11-year-old if he has any homework four or five times an evening (he always tells me...I just don't remember asking him or hearing his answer!) There are so many other things to think about...it is memory overload.

I think Joel has lost hearing in his right ear as well. Hearing loss is a side-effect of Cisplatin, right? Joel had Erbitux so I know it isn't the chemo. He's had that hearing problem for the latter part of our 27 year marriage. I've been told that it's a common affliction for husbands who have done a lot of driving with their wife in the car (Non-USA friends: think about where the steering wheel is located in American cars...)

Hang in there, Chris...I'll be keeping you and Matt in my prayers!