starting to feel it

12 treatments down 18 to go. My brother left this am , after a one week stay. he was a tremendous blessing to us as he assisted with not only driving me home after treatments but also some projects at the house. I am very blessed to have a brother, and he really came through for me this week. I was fortunate enough to see him off this am , he left about 2:30am MDT, I was up because I am starting to feel some of the more sever side effects of the radiation treatment. Sometimes it feels like I cant breath and that's because the radiation exit line passes right through me lower esophagus.This side effect has become increasingly more uncomfortable and it actually woke me up.My brother actually had a prayer cloth fed ex ed from his church and pastors,that had been prayed over,or into whatever the proper term is, for my health and recovery. Its actually a t-shirt and so except for when it needs washing I will be wearing it everyday for the duration of the treatments and recovery. We had a prayer ceremony last night and my entire family prayed over me and layed hands on me in my new "shirt" it was great. My brothers spiritual life has been growing at tremendous speed and I pray only the best for him and his wife so they may be powerful servants for the lord... I have tried to stay busy with projects around the house, but I am starting to feel fatigued and I know I need rest, but I dread just laying in bed , it can get really depressing. My mother in law is the next  relative due in for support and the girls, and boy are really excited about her coming. She has a green thumb and we are starting to plant our short season garden so she will be such a blessing to us right now. I am very tired and sore , I am noticing that my skin is subject to easy bruising and cuts. I had this the last time so its not as freaky to me this time. The scripture that I am drawing my strength from today is Joshua 1:9 ..."be strong and of good courage, do not be afraid nor dismayed, for the Lord you God is with you where ever you go...." well that's all for now, Jeff