Hello Everyone ... Mom & Kelly here
The last couple of days has been trial and error for Donna with pain medication and anti-nausea drugs.
Yesterday Donna had an ultra-sound on her legs to check for clots due to the fluid build up, they say there is no alarm with this ... it's just something that happens with chemo so she is being given hepburn twice per day.
She was able to keep down a number of cups of tea with LOTS of sugar and some sherbert. Around 10:00pm she started getting nausea last night (her belief was a candy) but she still needed her her 2:00pm stroll through the "Mall" in the hospital ... always the socialite.
This morning her Potassium was critically low ... she was give 2 bags ... enough to get her back in line and her oxygen and blood counts were fine.
This afternoon she was given a pic line so she could receive TPN a nutrition and vitamin supplement ... Donna calls this her Kahlua & Milk. Her blood pressure has been up for most of the afternoon and temperature is up this evening and the nursing staff continues to monitor this. She has received and antibiotic and regular Tylenol and seems to be resting.
Dad has been filling in a care-giver most of the afternoon, at one point when Mom came in the room Donna was back in bed with a smile on her face, replying "Dad put me back into bed, I don't think he has ever tucked me in before" ... mom said "Well, you were never in home at night when Dad went to bed" ... LOL.
Last night and tonight again I, Kelly will once again be her roommate for the night ... someone had to make sure she gets through the "Mall" at 2:00am. Mom and Dad spend the day with her and will be hotelling again tonight and will be back in the morning
Dr. Ahmad (Oncologist) was in to see her today and has ordered a CT scan & the usual blood work for tomorrow ... and will be treating the symptoms and getting the nausea under control ... we are glad that he is back from holidays.
Holy ... Donna just strolled down the hall with Dad and found Mom and I working on her Blog, here we thought Dad the super caregiver was letting her rest ... she said the she was not going fast enough down the hall so Dad took here IV pole, she had no choice but to keep up. LOL
We are hoping her energy level will be better tomorrow now that she is recieving TPN and will keep you posted.
P.S. Happy Birthday Jullian.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Monday, February 25, 2008
February 25, 2008
Hello Everyone this is Kelly & Mom with the latest update.
February 17 - Donna started throwing up again off and on all day, mom and dad were there for a visit and felt that she was dehydrated again and offered to take her to emergency for IV but she was not ready to go so she took some gravol and water, this did not stay down. At 6:30pm she finally agreed to go to emergency and after a long wait she was taken to a room and administered 2 bags of Sodium Chloride, gravol, anti nausea drug and a pain killer. After tolerating water for 1 hour they were able to take her back home and was told to go to the cancer clinic on Tuesday, February 19 for an ultra sound and to have the fluid drained off her enlarging abdomen.
February 19 - Donna went to the Cancer Clinic for blood tests and ultra sound, due to the amount of fluid they were unable drain the fluid, she was given fluid pills and sent home.
February 21 - This was to be her next round of Chemo where Colleen met her at the Cancer Clinic to spend the day with her. After not keeping much down in the past 3 weeks, her Oncologist being on holidays it was decided to remove the 24/7 Chemo cylinder and not to have her schedule Chemo treatment for that day. Since her abdomen had been enlarging for sometime she had 3.5 liters of fluid drained. She was happy to go home and be unattached to her Chemo cylinder and to be able to get her energy back.
February 22 - When she talked to mom she was complaining about cramps but was all excited to be going shopping with Colleen, but Colleen came down with a sore throat and cold overnight she did not want to expose Donna, therefore Donna spent the day resting at home.
February 23 - Donna MacDonald call her on Saturday and went over for tea, she found Donna once again not tolerating food and having diarrhea and cramps. She offered to take her to emergency where she was given 2 more bags of Sodium Chloride, gravol. Donna M stayed with her and kept informing our family as to what was happening and at midnight she was back home. Thanks so much for being there Donna M. you truly a great and caring friend.
February 24 - Darren called mom and dad to say that Bonnie Nemeth took Donna to the hospital. Mom, Dad and Brenda arrive at the hospital at 3:00pm and was told that Donna was still in emergency and Bonnie still sitting with Donna, neither of them had anything to eat. Thanks Bonnie, another truly great and caring friend. Later Donna was admitted for more Sodium Chloride, graval, anti nausea drugs and a pain killer. This was to be her enjoyable Chemo free weekend, not the case ...
February 25 - Donna blood test came back, nothing alarming all is fine and she had another x-ray but no sign of a blockage, still she cannot keep anything down and still seem to have fluid building. In talking with her this evening the pain killer that they are giving her is really knocking her out but she still has pain. Donna has also requested TPX which is a nutrient and vitamin IV ... hopefully she will get her way and they will start her on this, she definitely needs nutrition and vitamins to continue on this battle to beat the cancer. Donna M spent has been spending from 4pm to 8pm with Donna and says that she mostly sleeps but enjoys just having someone with her. Darren was to give her a chariot ride in the wheelchair through the hospital as soon as he arrive ... she maybe in the hospital but still needs her outings.
Donna would also like to Thank Lori-ann Earis for coming into the city, they went to the Cancer Centre for the Feel Good Session and out for supper ... Donna said it was awesome and she came home with great cosmetics, it was nice to just be out there again.
Till our next posting keep our Sister/Daughter in your prayers.
February 17 - Donna started throwing up again off and on all day, mom and dad were there for a visit and felt that she was dehydrated again and offered to take her to emergency for IV but she was not ready to go so she took some gravol and water, this did not stay down. At 6:30pm she finally agreed to go to emergency and after a long wait she was taken to a room and administered 2 bags of Sodium Chloride, gravol, anti nausea drug and a pain killer. After tolerating water for 1 hour they were able to take her back home and was told to go to the cancer clinic on Tuesday, February 19 for an ultra sound and to have the fluid drained off her enlarging abdomen.
February 19 - Donna went to the Cancer Clinic for blood tests and ultra sound, due to the amount of fluid they were unable drain the fluid, she was given fluid pills and sent home.
February 21 - This was to be her next round of Chemo where Colleen met her at the Cancer Clinic to spend the day with her. After not keeping much down in the past 3 weeks, her Oncologist being on holidays it was decided to remove the 24/7 Chemo cylinder and not to have her schedule Chemo treatment for that day. Since her abdomen had been enlarging for sometime she had 3.5 liters of fluid drained. She was happy to go home and be unattached to her Chemo cylinder and to be able to get her energy back.
February 22 - When she talked to mom she was complaining about cramps but was all excited to be going shopping with Colleen, but Colleen came down with a sore throat and cold overnight she did not want to expose Donna, therefore Donna spent the day resting at home.
February 23 - Donna MacDonald call her on Saturday and went over for tea, she found Donna once again not tolerating food and having diarrhea and cramps. She offered to take her to emergency where she was given 2 more bags of Sodium Chloride, gravol. Donna M stayed with her and kept informing our family as to what was happening and at midnight she was back home. Thanks so much for being there Donna M. you truly a great and caring friend.
February 24 - Darren called mom and dad to say that Bonnie Nemeth took Donna to the hospital. Mom, Dad and Brenda arrive at the hospital at 3:00pm and was told that Donna was still in emergency and Bonnie still sitting with Donna, neither of them had anything to eat. Thanks Bonnie, another truly great and caring friend. Later Donna was admitted for more Sodium Chloride, graval, anti nausea drugs and a pain killer. This was to be her enjoyable Chemo free weekend, not the case ...
February 25 - Donna blood test came back, nothing alarming all is fine and she had another x-ray but no sign of a blockage, still she cannot keep anything down and still seem to have fluid building. In talking with her this evening the pain killer that they are giving her is really knocking her out but she still has pain. Donna has also requested TPX which is a nutrient and vitamin IV ... hopefully she will get her way and they will start her on this, she definitely needs nutrition and vitamins to continue on this battle to beat the cancer. Donna M spent has been spending from 4pm to 8pm with Donna and says that she mostly sleeps but enjoys just having someone with her. Darren was to give her a chariot ride in the wheelchair through the hospital as soon as he arrive ... she maybe in the hospital but still needs her outings.
Donna would also like to Thank Lori-ann Earis for coming into the city, they went to the Cancer Centre for the Feel Good Session and out for supper ... Donna said it was awesome and she came home with great cosmetics, it was nice to just be out there again.
Till our next posting keep our Sister/Daughter in your prayers.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Febuary 21, 2008
Hi To All,
Well I'm still keeping up the fight. The past few weeks have not been so great! I have been in & out of the hospital. Thank You Brenda for being there with me! They finnaly have the right anti nausea medication but now I am holding fluid. They have put me on some fluid pills and if that does'nt work they will have to drain it off. I look like I'm 6 months pregnant and the pressure is making me very uncomfortable. Lets pray they work! I have my next 3 week session of chemo today I sure hope it goes better than the last. My sister Colleen is coming in from Humboldt to see me through this one until mom feels better she has some kind of bug. Thanks Colleen and to you all for your support & prayers.
On a lighter note Junell started walking last week. She is so precious. I love her so much it has been real hard not to have the energy to spend with her. It takes my all to get exited about her acomplishments and to play with her for a few minutes at a time. Hopefully once I get this fluid under control I will have a better nights sleep and my energy will come back. Daddy is hanging in there! It is pretty hard on him at times taking care of both of us. He has really stepped up to the plate. It helps a lot when some of our freinds come for a visit it breaks his monotony of all this. Thank You!
Keep Praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Donna
Well I'm still keeping up the fight. The past few weeks have not been so great! I have been in & out of the hospital. Thank You Brenda for being there with me! They finnaly have the right anti nausea medication but now I am holding fluid. They have put me on some fluid pills and if that does'nt work they will have to drain it off. I look like I'm 6 months pregnant and the pressure is making me very uncomfortable. Lets pray they work! I have my next 3 week session of chemo today I sure hope it goes better than the last. My sister Colleen is coming in from Humboldt to see me through this one until mom feels better she has some kind of bug. Thanks Colleen and to you all for your support & prayers.
On a lighter note Junell started walking last week. She is so precious. I love her so much it has been real hard not to have the energy to spend with her. It takes my all to get exited about her acomplishments and to play with her for a few minutes at a time. Hopefully once I get this fluid under control I will have a better nights sleep and my energy will come back. Daddy is hanging in there! It is pretty hard on him at times taking care of both of us. He has really stepped up to the plate. It helps a lot when some of our freinds come for a visit it breaks his monotony of all this. Thank You!
Keep Praying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love Donna
Saturday, February 9, 2008
February 9, 2008
Hello Everyone this is Kelly
Donna got out of the hospital Wednesday, very tired but all hydrated.
Thursday she had to have her chemo syringe refilled, this is at a very slow drip that she will be wearing 24/7 for 5 months, not the original 21 days that she was told and will need to be refilled every 7 days. When and I got to her house she was very tired and just wanted to sleep. About 15 minutes after we got to the Cancer Clinic she started throwing up, so they gave her a bag of anti-nausea medication, she felt better and had a small supper.
Friday she called me at my conference to take her to her Oncologist cause she started vomiting again. He did blood work, x-rays, bag of potassium and fluids. She was admitted into the hospital where she is still tonight until they find the right anti-nausea drug that works and she is able to keep foods down.
She is awfully bored and would like visitor but we ask that you limit your visits to a maximum of 30 minutes or less. Please pay attention to how her energy level is and if she is tired please just let her have her rest.
Donna got out of the hospital Wednesday, very tired but all hydrated.
Thursday she had to have her chemo syringe refilled, this is at a very slow drip that she will be wearing 24/7 for 5 months, not the original 21 days that she was told and will need to be refilled every 7 days. When and I got to her house she was very tired and just wanted to sleep. About 15 minutes after we got to the Cancer Clinic she started throwing up, so they gave her a bag of anti-nausea medication, she felt better and had a small supper.
Friday she called me at my conference to take her to her Oncologist cause she started vomiting again. He did blood work, x-rays, bag of potassium and fluids. She was admitted into the hospital where she is still tonight until they find the right anti-nausea drug that works and she is able to keep foods down.
She is awfully bored and would like visitor but we ask that you limit your visits to a maximum of 30 minutes or less. Please pay attention to how her energy level is and if she is tired please just let her have her rest.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
January 31, 2008
Hello Everyone ... Kelly again.
Donna had a pretty rough evening and spend most of the night in the bathtub trying to minimize the pain, she said that was when it was at it's most tolerable ... but it took it's toll.
She was unable to keep her breakfast down this morning but her and Brenda did make it to Chemo at 9:15am. Before they would even start the Chemo she was given 2 large bags of Sodium Chloride, she was very badly dehidrated from all the hot baths.
They then administered a bag of pain killer, a lesser dosage than morphine has, she felt a little nauseous for about 15 minutes but did not have the chest and stomach pains that she did with the Tylenol 3 and morphine.
This was followed by a bag of Chemo, 2 more bags of Sodium Chloride and then another Chemo.
Donna was then admitted into the hospital where she was given another bag of Sodium Chloride mixed with a pain killer, as for the next 21 days she will have a large syringe type bottle taped to her chest feeding into the port in her biscept, it is a very slow drip of Chemo that will be changed every 7 days.
Donna will be in the hospital for the next 3 or 4 day to find the pain medicine that will best works for her, get hydrated and to have the rest that she so desperatly needs.
At this time she has requested NO VISITORS with the exception of family, when she is feeling better and would like to have visitors we will let you all know.
Donna had a pretty rough evening and spend most of the night in the bathtub trying to minimize the pain, she said that was when it was at it's most tolerable ... but it took it's toll.
She was unable to keep her breakfast down this morning but her and Brenda did make it to Chemo at 9:15am. Before they would even start the Chemo she was given 2 large bags of Sodium Chloride, she was very badly dehidrated from all the hot baths.
They then administered a bag of pain killer, a lesser dosage than morphine has, she felt a little nauseous for about 15 minutes but did not have the chest and stomach pains that she did with the Tylenol 3 and morphine.
This was followed by a bag of Chemo, 2 more bags of Sodium Chloride and then another Chemo.
Donna was then admitted into the hospital where she was given another bag of Sodium Chloride mixed with a pain killer, as for the next 21 days she will have a large syringe type bottle taped to her chest feeding into the port in her biscept, it is a very slow drip of Chemo that will be changed every 7 days.
Donna will be in the hospital for the next 3 or 4 day to find the pain medicine that will best works for her, get hydrated and to have the rest that she so desperatly needs.
At this time she has requested NO VISITORS with the exception of family, when she is feeling better and would like to have visitors we will let you all know.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
January 30, 2008
Hello Everyone
This is Kelly, Donna has asked me to update her blog ... unfortunately she is not feeling very well.
On Monday she got the results from her CT scan ... not good. The ovarian cancer has shrunk but the stomach cancer is now a full blown tumor and putting pressure on her kidneys.
She is unable to take Tylenol 3 or the Morphine perscribe to mininize the pain, it only creates more pain for her ... on Tuesday she has an appointment with a Pain Specialist.
She was to start the next round of Chemo on Monday but due to the pain and not feeling well enough they have postponed the Chemo to tomorrow, Thursday.
Her Chemo treatment will be changed as per the Best Doctors Program to go more aggessively on the stomach tumor. This session should be 3 hour long instead of the 6 hours that she has been enduring, along with a Chemo bottle that will be administered at home 24/7 for 21 days with a refill and flush every 7 days at the Cancer Centre. We are all hoping and praying that this will shrink the tumor.
Donna was also in conversation with her Oncologist today inquiring of a treatment that could be administered directly to the stomach tumor. This would mean a 3 day Chemo treatment in Edmonton for 3 weeks period, she is waiting to see if this is being approved.
Brenda is with her this evening and will be going with Donna to her treatment tomorrow and staying till either Friday or Saturday. Thanks Brenda for being there.
Junelle has been going to the sitters daily ... even though this is very difficult for Donna, baby loves her new playmates. She is trying her very best to walk, there are 4 little girls which are her cheerleaders and this really provokes her to try harder but we all know that Junelle is her own best cheerleader. Just got to love her.
There is a house keeper that comes in once a week and she is doing an awesome job, this really takes the load off as she can power clean the entire house in 4 hours.
I would like to take this opportunity to Thank Everyone for the support they have shown and your financial support to this point has allowed Junelle to be a at sitters to give Donna the rest she needs and the housekeeper to continue on her Heroic Trek of Cancer. It will also help her to make the trips to Edmonton if the Onocologist gives his okay.
It is this kind of support that gives our family strenght and we keep you in our prayers as well as our sister Donna.
Take Care and God Bless
This is Kelly, Donna has asked me to update her blog ... unfortunately she is not feeling very well.
On Monday she got the results from her CT scan ... not good. The ovarian cancer has shrunk but the stomach cancer is now a full blown tumor and putting pressure on her kidneys.
She is unable to take Tylenol 3 or the Morphine perscribe to mininize the pain, it only creates more pain for her ... on Tuesday she has an appointment with a Pain Specialist.
She was to start the next round of Chemo on Monday but due to the pain and not feeling well enough they have postponed the Chemo to tomorrow, Thursday.
Her Chemo treatment will be changed as per the Best Doctors Program to go more aggessively on the stomach tumor. This session should be 3 hour long instead of the 6 hours that she has been enduring, along with a Chemo bottle that will be administered at home 24/7 for 21 days with a refill and flush every 7 days at the Cancer Centre. We are all hoping and praying that this will shrink the tumor.
Donna was also in conversation with her Oncologist today inquiring of a treatment that could be administered directly to the stomach tumor. This would mean a 3 day Chemo treatment in Edmonton for 3 weeks period, she is waiting to see if this is being approved.
Brenda is with her this evening and will be going with Donna to her treatment tomorrow and staying till either Friday or Saturday. Thanks Brenda for being there.
Junelle has been going to the sitters daily ... even though this is very difficult for Donna, baby loves her new playmates. She is trying her very best to walk, there are 4 little girls which are her cheerleaders and this really provokes her to try harder but we all know that Junelle is her own best cheerleader. Just got to love her.
There is a house keeper that comes in once a week and she is doing an awesome job, this really takes the load off as she can power clean the entire house in 4 hours.
I would like to take this opportunity to Thank Everyone for the support they have shown and your financial support to this point has allowed Junelle to be a at sitters to give Donna the rest she needs and the housekeeper to continue on her Heroic Trek of Cancer. It will also help her to make the trips to Edmonton if the Onocologist gives his okay.
It is this kind of support that gives our family strenght and we keep you in our prayers as well as our sister Donna.
Take Care and God Bless
Sunday, January 27, 2008
January 27,2008
Hi To All,
Thank you so very much to Mickey, Janice, Donna M & Jeff as well as to all the others who helped them for putting on the steak night last night. It was a great success. It was so nice to see all our family, friends & co workers once again. I managed to stay till 10:30.
Darren, Junell & I are totally amazed at all the support we have through this journey from Humboldt, Saskatoon & Kenaston. All your prayers, and financial support are so gratefully appreciated. We love you all!
Well tomorrow is the big day! We will find out if the chemo is working. I have been praying all day that we will get the answer we are looking for. I will update the blog as soon as possible. Darren will be coming with me to my appointment.
Keep on praying!
Thanks Again!
Love,
Darren, Donna & Junell
Thank you so very much to Mickey, Janice, Donna M & Jeff as well as to all the others who helped them for putting on the steak night last night. It was a great success. It was so nice to see all our family, friends & co workers once again. I managed to stay till 10:30.
Darren, Junell & I are totally amazed at all the support we have through this journey from Humboldt, Saskatoon & Kenaston. All your prayers, and financial support are so gratefully appreciated. We love you all!
Well tomorrow is the big day! We will find out if the chemo is working. I have been praying all day that we will get the answer we are looking for. I will update the blog as soon as possible. Darren will be coming with me to my appointment.
Keep on praying!
Thanks Again!
Love,
Darren, Donna & Junell
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
January 23, 2008
Hi To All,
We got some news from the Best Doctors program back. They feel that the chemo I am on is not aggresive enough. I spoke with my onocologist on Monday. He has moved my CT scan to tomorrow instead of Feb 1st. He will discuss this with his coleuges and make a decision weither or not to switch my chemo. Yet another waiting game. He will let me know the results on Monday and Tuesday is chemo. I will keep you updated! I am still recouperating from my port insertion. I have been moving my arm mutch better. On Monday they take the stitches out. I cant wait! We have had to send Junell to the sitter all this week and probibly next week! I wish she could stay at home with me! I miss her so much when she is gone! She makes it a lot easier when she comes home with Daddy and a smile from ear to ear for me. She likes her daycare. We are very fortunate she is in such good hands. Thank you Celine for taking such good care of her.
Darrens uncle passed away last week! Darren, Junell and I went out to Kenaston. I had a pretty hard time Darren was a pallbearer. Funerals are totaly the worst time for me. Thanks to those of you for the hugs. Uncle Anton is in a better place at least I know when I go I will have a dance partner! Ha! Ha! We will miss him! Thank you Valeska for watching Junell while we went to the funeral. It was greatly appriciated.
Darren, Junell & I had a great weekend! My freind Rudy was down from Edmonton. Miles our bestman from the wedding invited us out to his place. It was great we got lots of R & R. He may have lost Darren's ring at the wedding but he sure makes a mean turkey. He made his famous BBQed turkey I have been craving. Num Num! We just sat around and visited and ate It was like going to a cabin far away. It was so nice to catch up and have some alone time with Rudy. Thank you Miles & Rudy for being such great freinds.
Monday & Tuesday were pretty rough days. All I did was sleep sleep sleep! Today I finally got enough energy to do things around the house. I dont know If I had a touch of the flue. Darren was home sick yesterday. What a time to be going through chemo. It seems like every 2nd person I have talked to has had it! I thank God my immune system is holding up!
Well enough for now! I better go get my nap in before you know who comes smiling in the door!
Thanks for everything!
Keep Praying!
Love Donna
We got some news from the Best Doctors program back. They feel that the chemo I am on is not aggresive enough. I spoke with my onocologist on Monday. He has moved my CT scan to tomorrow instead of Feb 1st. He will discuss this with his coleuges and make a decision weither or not to switch my chemo. Yet another waiting game. He will let me know the results on Monday and Tuesday is chemo. I will keep you updated! I am still recouperating from my port insertion. I have been moving my arm mutch better. On Monday they take the stitches out. I cant wait! We have had to send Junell to the sitter all this week and probibly next week! I wish she could stay at home with me! I miss her so much when she is gone! She makes it a lot easier when she comes home with Daddy and a smile from ear to ear for me. She likes her daycare. We are very fortunate she is in such good hands. Thank you Celine for taking such good care of her.
Darrens uncle passed away last week! Darren, Junell and I went out to Kenaston. I had a pretty hard time Darren was a pallbearer. Funerals are totaly the worst time for me. Thanks to those of you for the hugs. Uncle Anton is in a better place at least I know when I go I will have a dance partner! Ha! Ha! We will miss him! Thank you Valeska for watching Junell while we went to the funeral. It was greatly appriciated.
Darren, Junell & I had a great weekend! My freind Rudy was down from Edmonton. Miles our bestman from the wedding invited us out to his place. It was great we got lots of R & R. He may have lost Darren's ring at the wedding but he sure makes a mean turkey. He made his famous BBQed turkey I have been craving. Num Num! We just sat around and visited and ate It was like going to a cabin far away. It was so nice to catch up and have some alone time with Rudy. Thank you Miles & Rudy for being such great freinds.
Monday & Tuesday were pretty rough days. All I did was sleep sleep sleep! Today I finally got enough energy to do things around the house. I dont know If I had a touch of the flue. Darren was home sick yesterday. What a time to be going through chemo. It seems like every 2nd person I have talked to has had it! I thank God my immune system is holding up!
Well enough for now! I better go get my nap in before you know who comes smiling in the door!
Thanks for everything!
Keep Praying!
Love Donna
Thursday, January 17, 2008
January 17, 2008
Hi To All,
Well these last few weeks have been quite the challenge in my trek for all of us! I had chemo last monday Darren drove Junell and I to Humboldt for the week. I Thank god every day for my wonderfull parents & family. I don't know what I would do without them. Yet again they stepped up to the plate. Thanks mom & Dad! I spoke with the sitter on Sunday night her daughter had a virus so we decided we would go to Humbolt to avoid her getting it. Wrong! Wensday night while in Humboldt she spiked a feaver. Good old Grandma & Grandpa rushed her to emergency. We came home Friday and took her to emegency again! Just a virus that had to run its course. Saturday afternoon It went to 103.5 we took her to Dr.Singh. By Monday her feaver finnally broke. Thank goodness! All she wanted to do is catch a free ride on everyons shoulder. She must be back to normal she is trying to push the power button on our computer!!
My freind Lisa came on Saturday to spend some time with me. Tanks for all the help Lisa. Thank goodness she was here to help! I could'nt get a thing done with Junell being sick.
Darren stayed home with Junell on Tuesday and Lisa took me to the hospital for my port insertion. Let me tell you it better be worth it. I got home from day surgery at 6:00. By 8:30 Lisa had to take me back to emergency with bad cramps which I had had earlier while in recovery. We waited a few hours and they went away so we left the hospital. I think it may have been the tylenol 3.
Lisa left yesterday and Darren took baby to the sitter yesterday & today while he went to work. I am unable to lift for 2 weeks. Hopefully this will be the last of surgery for a long time. I get real frustrated when I want to spend time with Junell and I can't because of this all. We take so much forgranted!
Keep praying and thank you all for your support!!!
Well I better go!
Love Donna
Well these last few weeks have been quite the challenge in my trek for all of us! I had chemo last monday Darren drove Junell and I to Humboldt for the week. I Thank god every day for my wonderfull parents & family. I don't know what I would do without them. Yet again they stepped up to the plate. Thanks mom & Dad! I spoke with the sitter on Sunday night her daughter had a virus so we decided we would go to Humbolt to avoid her getting it. Wrong! Wensday night while in Humboldt she spiked a feaver. Good old Grandma & Grandpa rushed her to emergency. We came home Friday and took her to emegency again! Just a virus that had to run its course. Saturday afternoon It went to 103.5 we took her to Dr.Singh. By Monday her feaver finnally broke. Thank goodness! All she wanted to do is catch a free ride on everyons shoulder. She must be back to normal she is trying to push the power button on our computer!!
My freind Lisa came on Saturday to spend some time with me. Tanks for all the help Lisa. Thank goodness she was here to help! I could'nt get a thing done with Junell being sick.
Darren stayed home with Junell on Tuesday and Lisa took me to the hospital for my port insertion. Let me tell you it better be worth it. I got home from day surgery at 6:00. By 8:30 Lisa had to take me back to emergency with bad cramps which I had had earlier while in recovery. We waited a few hours and they went away so we left the hospital. I think it may have been the tylenol 3.
Lisa left yesterday and Darren took baby to the sitter yesterday & today while he went to work. I am unable to lift for 2 weeks. Hopefully this will be the last of surgery for a long time. I get real frustrated when I want to spend time with Junell and I can't because of this all. We take so much forgranted!
Keep praying and thank you all for your support!!!
Well I better go!
Love Donna
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Saskatoon Steak Night
Hello all, this is Donna's friends in Saskatoon.
Donna is currently in Humboldt since Monday after her Chemo treatment. Feeling pretty well and is expecting to return home to Saskatoon tomorrow, which is great we miss her!
Just talked to Donna on the phone tonight and she has informed me that they are putting a port line in for future Chemo treatments next Tuesday, January 15th. She is expected to be in Humboldt during the week as she will be unable to lift anything for a couple weeks but is hoping to be in attendance at the Steak Night.
We are updating her blog tonight to let you all know the details of a 2nd Steak Night and Silent Auction being hosted in Saskatoon.
The Steak Night is scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Long Branch in the Ramada Hotel. Address is 806 Idylwyld Dr. N.
Cocktail hour is 6-7 pm and the Supper and Silent Auction is from 7-9 pm.
Cost per person is $15.00 (no minors) and all proceeds will be donated to Donna, Darren and Junell.
Tickets may be purchased by contacting any of the following:
Heather's Korner (Kenaston, SK) at 252-2210
Michelle at 249-5772 or 241-4810
Donna M at 241-2373 or
Janice at 955-8229
For those of you unable to attend and would like to donate an item for the Silent Auction please contact Janice, Donna M or Michelle at the above numbers.
KEEP PRAYING FOR HER!
Donna is currently in Humboldt since Monday after her Chemo treatment. Feeling pretty well and is expecting to return home to Saskatoon tomorrow, which is great we miss her!
Just talked to Donna on the phone tonight and she has informed me that they are putting a port line in for future Chemo treatments next Tuesday, January 15th. She is expected to be in Humboldt during the week as she will be unable to lift anything for a couple weeks but is hoping to be in attendance at the Steak Night.
We are updating her blog tonight to let you all know the details of a 2nd Steak Night and Silent Auction being hosted in Saskatoon.
The Steak Night is scheduled for Saturday, January 26, 2008 at the Long Branch in the Ramada Hotel. Address is 806 Idylwyld Dr. N.
Cocktail hour is 6-7 pm and the Supper and Silent Auction is from 7-9 pm.
Cost per person is $15.00 (no minors) and all proceeds will be donated to Donna, Darren and Junell.
Tickets may be purchased by contacting any of the following:
Heather's Korner (Kenaston, SK) at 252-2210
Michelle at 249-5772 or 241-4810
Donna M at 241-2373 or
Janice at 955-8229
For those of you unable to attend and would like to donate an item for the Silent Auction please contact Janice, Donna M or Michelle at the above numbers.
KEEP PRAYING FOR HER!
Monday, December 31, 2007
December 31, 2007
Hi To all and Happy New Year!
Thank you Kelly & Terry for helping out last week! Chemo was a bit rougher than the first one. Friday night I finally started to perk up. I thanked god for Kelly & Terry for being here for the whole week. It hit me pretty hard! I was glad I was able to get better before Christmas.
I hope you all had a great Christmas! We were at the farm for Christmas. Darren's dad was in the hospital in Davidson and was not strong enough to come to the farm so on Christmas day we all took our turns to go visit him. He sure perked up when he saw the grandchildren. He seems to be getting better. Hopefully he will be able to go home soon. Grandma Sorotski forgot to tell me that the kids put out there stockings. Junell didn't have one so after midnight mass grandma found a Christmas tea towel and sewed he one up.
Darren drove baby and I to Humboldt on the 26th. Grandma & Grandpa and the rest of the family were so happy to see us. Junell was tickled pink with all her new toys she got for Christmas a table & chair set, a doll, a real loud organ, a sleeping bag, a tricycle, farm play set, pj's, slippers, scarf & money.
The benefit steak night went awesome. Thank you so much to all of you who contributed. It will sure help out a lot. We will be using it for childcare, cleaning lady & whatever extra costs pertaining to my sickness. If the best doctors program needs us to go somewhere for better care at least we have a financial start. We are totally overwhelmed by all the support & prayers. Thank you all you have no idea how much you have made a difference. A big thanks to my sisters for spearheading the whole thing they put a lot of work into it. I love you all! I tried to personally Thank everyone but there are to many of you. So Thank You! I believe you are all angels that God sent from above. Keep up the prayers I know they are working!
Darren and I came back to the city last night. We went out for our with anniversary supper gift certificate from a year & a half ago and came home and watched Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. He had to work today and I had some catching up to do before my next treatment on Monday. Junell stayed with grandma and grandpa Hendriks and her aunties are taking her out socializing. She has a better social life than me and is probably getting spoiled rotten! We are going back to Humboldt tonite for New Years with my family.
Thank You! Happy New Year!
Love Donna, Darren & Junell
Thank you Kelly & Terry for helping out last week! Chemo was a bit rougher than the first one. Friday night I finally started to perk up. I thanked god for Kelly & Terry for being here for the whole week. It hit me pretty hard! I was glad I was able to get better before Christmas.
I hope you all had a great Christmas! We were at the farm for Christmas. Darren's dad was in the hospital in Davidson and was not strong enough to come to the farm so on Christmas day we all took our turns to go visit him. He sure perked up when he saw the grandchildren. He seems to be getting better. Hopefully he will be able to go home soon. Grandma Sorotski forgot to tell me that the kids put out there stockings. Junell didn't have one so after midnight mass grandma found a Christmas tea towel and sewed he one up.
Darren drove baby and I to Humboldt on the 26th. Grandma & Grandpa and the rest of the family were so happy to see us. Junell was tickled pink with all her new toys she got for Christmas a table & chair set, a doll, a real loud organ, a sleeping bag, a tricycle, farm play set, pj's, slippers, scarf & money.
The benefit steak night went awesome. Thank you so much to all of you who contributed. It will sure help out a lot. We will be using it for childcare, cleaning lady & whatever extra costs pertaining to my sickness. If the best doctors program needs us to go somewhere for better care at least we have a financial start. We are totally overwhelmed by all the support & prayers. Thank you all you have no idea how much you have made a difference. A big thanks to my sisters for spearheading the whole thing they put a lot of work into it. I love you all! I tried to personally Thank everyone but there are to many of you. So Thank You! I believe you are all angels that God sent from above. Keep up the prayers I know they are working!
Darren and I came back to the city last night. We went out for our with anniversary supper gift certificate from a year & a half ago and came home and watched Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. He had to work today and I had some catching up to do before my next treatment on Monday. Junell stayed with grandma and grandpa Hendriks and her aunties are taking her out socializing. She has a better social life than me and is probably getting spoiled rotten! We are going back to Humboldt tonite for New Years with my family.
Thank You! Happy New Year!
Love Donna, Darren & Junell
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
December 18, 2007
Hi to All,
Well another chemo behind me. This time seems to be going a bit better so far. My sister Kelly and her boyfeind Terry came in from Yorkton for the week to help out. Junell spent all day Monday with uncle Terry. They had quite the time. Kelly spent the day at the hospital with me. It sure is nice to have such great families and freinds helping out.
We have been busy getting ready for Christmas. We are going to the farm in Kenaston for Christmas. On the 26th Darren is taking Junell & I out to Humboldt and will come back out on the 28th after work through to New Years. Hopefully I will be feeling up to all the travel. I am expecting to be at the benefit on the 28th. You guys are all the greatest!
I will Try to update this before the Hollidays! If not have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I better get to bed!
Love You All!
Donna
Well another chemo behind me. This time seems to be going a bit better so far. My sister Kelly and her boyfeind Terry came in from Yorkton for the week to help out. Junell spent all day Monday with uncle Terry. They had quite the time. Kelly spent the day at the hospital with me. It sure is nice to have such great families and freinds helping out.
We have been busy getting ready for Christmas. We are going to the farm in Kenaston for Christmas. On the 26th Darren is taking Junell & I out to Humboldt and will come back out on the 28th after work through to New Years. Hopefully I will be feeling up to all the travel. I am expecting to be at the benefit on the 28th. You guys are all the greatest!
I will Try to update this before the Hollidays! If not have a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
I better get to bed!
Love You All!
Donna
Monday, December 10, 2007
December 10,2007
Hi,
Well chemo has been going well. I am finally getting some of my energy back. Darren, Junell and I have been spending a lot of time together. She is such a card! She has lear'nt how to kiss. So now she is kissing everything and me at least 10 times a day! She knows just what the doctor ordered. It must have been her 1st haircut grandma Hendriks gave her! Her free spirit sure is shinning.
Darren's mom has been great. She has been spending lots of time over here when I have appointments and such. Its a great help to all of us and gives my family a well deserved break. I am ever so grateful. Thank You Julliann!
This weekend Darren & I put up some Christmas decorations and a tree. It sure has put me in the Christmas spirit. My friend Janice and I are going shopping tomorrow and on Wensday my friend Bonnie is taking me to Costco. I should have my shopping all done. They must be real true pals to cart me all over with my fancy yellow mask. Ha Ha! By Thursday I will be all ready for Christmas!
I had my CT scan today. I won't have the results till Wensday when I see the onocologist. I have a review and they will be checking my blood. I am hopping and praying that all goes well. My sister Kelly and her boyfeind Terry will be comming from Yorkton on Saturday. They will be here for my chemo on Monday.
Well I must sign off! Darren started work today back at Sterling Truck & Trailer! I want to spend some time with him and Junell before bed!
Take Care!
Love You All!
Donna
Well chemo has been going well. I am finally getting some of my energy back. Darren, Junell and I have been spending a lot of time together. She is such a card! She has lear'nt how to kiss. So now she is kissing everything and me at least 10 times a day! She knows just what the doctor ordered. It must have been her 1st haircut grandma Hendriks gave her! Her free spirit sure is shinning.
Darren's mom has been great. She has been spending lots of time over here when I have appointments and such. Its a great help to all of us and gives my family a well deserved break. I am ever so grateful. Thank You Julliann!
This weekend Darren & I put up some Christmas decorations and a tree. It sure has put me in the Christmas spirit. My friend Janice and I are going shopping tomorrow and on Wensday my friend Bonnie is taking me to Costco. I should have my shopping all done. They must be real true pals to cart me all over with my fancy yellow mask. Ha Ha! By Thursday I will be all ready for Christmas!
I had my CT scan today. I won't have the results till Wensday when I see the onocologist. I have a review and they will be checking my blood. I am hopping and praying that all goes well. My sister Kelly and her boyfeind Terry will be comming from Yorkton on Saturday. They will be here for my chemo on Monday.
Well I must sign off! Darren started work today back at Sterling Truck & Trailer! I want to spend some time with him and Junell before bed!
Take Care!
Love You All!
Donna
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
December 5, 2007
Hi all,
It's Colleen here with some information about the Steak Night Benefit here in Humboldt on Dec. 28.
It will be held at the Bella Vista and will be a steak supper and a silent auction. Supper will be served from 5-9 and the auction will run all evening. Tickets are $15 per person. If you are interested in attending please purchase your ticket early as we are only able to accommodate 150 people. You can get your ticket by calling Colleen at 682-3241, or Brenda at 682-1809. They are also available in Humboldt at Sears, Imagin Photography and Framing, Cottage Boutique and the Bella Vista Front Desk.
If you are unable to attend but would like to send a donation please contact Brenda or Colleen at the above numbers.
It's Colleen here with some information about the Steak Night Benefit here in Humboldt on Dec. 28.
It will be held at the Bella Vista and will be a steak supper and a silent auction. Supper will be served from 5-9 and the auction will run all evening. Tickets are $15 per person. If you are interested in attending please purchase your ticket early as we are only able to accommodate 150 people. You can get your ticket by calling Colleen at 682-3241, or Brenda at 682-1809. They are also available in Humboldt at Sears, Imagin Photography and Framing, Cottage Boutique and the Bella Vista Front Desk.
If you are unable to attend but would like to send a donation please contact Brenda or Colleen at the above numbers.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
December 4, 2007
Good Morning To All,
Thank you all for being there for me! I am feeling pretty good. I have gotten some of my energy back and my apetite. The weekend was great! I was able to go do some grocery shopping which beleive it or not that is my favorite kind of shopping. I put my mask on and away I went. I was a bit embarassed when I got to the store to have to mask up but, guess what there were 2 other pepole with masks on to. Mabey my sister Colleen is right we should make a fashon mask! Ha Ha! It felt great to get out and have some kind of normal back again.
I spent a lot of time with Darren & Junell. We had lots of fun watching her play and laugh. She is always doing something silly. She was trying to get a toy from her toy box at the bottom. All we could see was her legs up in the air. It was hillarious. We also put her new wagon together. We bundled her up real good and Daddy took her for a walk. I could tell by her squinty little Hendriks eyes she had a smile from ear to ear! She is truly my precious little angel!
Darren has been spending a lot of his time shoveling snow like the rest of you! I wish I could but that would be pushing it. He has been realy picking up the slack. He Junell seems to have him right where she wants him! She is such a little trooper its hard to beleive such a little girl can be such a great support to both of us.
Thank you Nanett for coming over on Saturday and giving the house a once over. I was great to sit down and look a clean house. It meant a lot to all of us.
On Sunday my friend Bonnie came over and we had tea. She helped me make a pot of chicken soup. Darren was pretty pleased he said it was the best I have ever made. Thanks for the visit!
My Great Auntie Anita Stroeder passed away yesterday. Please put her in your prayes for me!
Also a big thanks to my sisters Brenda & Colleen & Judy at the Bella Vista Inn in Humboldt. They a planning a bennefit steak night & silent auction for December 28th in Humboldt. I am not sure of the details but you can call them if you are intrested at Brenda 682-1809 Colleen 682-3241.
I better go back to bed before little missy is up!
Love You All,
God Bless You!
Donna
Thursday, November 29, 2007
November 29, 2007
Hi To All,
Well Chemo has went well. I only got sick once so far because I did'nt take my anti nausiant drug on time. As well as I am very tired. Thank You all for the phone calls & E-Mails. Please forgive me for not replying!
Junell came home today! We sure missed her! Thank You so much Grandma & Grandpa Hendriks & Auntie Brenda & family for taking such good care of her.
Thank You To my sister Colleen for staying and helping us this week. It was greatly appriciated.
I better go and spend some time with Junell & Darren.
Love Darren, Donna & Junell
Thanks For keeping us in your Prayers
Well Chemo has went well. I only got sick once so far because I did'nt take my anti nausiant drug on time. As well as I am very tired. Thank You all for the phone calls & E-Mails. Please forgive me for not replying!
Junell came home today! We sure missed her! Thank You so much Grandma & Grandpa Hendriks & Auntie Brenda & family for taking such good care of her.
Thank You To my sister Colleen for staying and helping us this week. It was greatly appriciated.
I better go and spend some time with Junell & Darren.
Love Darren, Donna & Junell
Thanks For keeping us in your Prayers
Sunday, November 25, 2007
November 25, 2007
Hi To All,
Our Trip To Moose Jaw was great! Thank you Grandma Hendriks, Grandpa Hendriks, Brenda, Colleen & Families for taking such good care of Junell. I sure miss her!
Darren & I had a great visit with my Uncle Eddie & Auntie Carol. We went over to there place for lunch before we checked into our hotel. Thank You!
Thank You! Darren, Jan, Joe, Donna & Dallas for taking me away for the weekend. You have no Idea how much I appriciated & valued each moment of our trip and being able to forget that I am sick. It was a great escape.
We went for a nice supper, to the spa and casino on Saturday. Well the only one who made it out of the casino up was me. I spent 15.00 to get 30.00 with a coupon. Of course thrifty me went straight to the nickle machine. I had no Idea what I was doing! At about 11:00 I was getting tired so I bet the max and won $102.65. I cashed out and went to the hotel. Better luck next time!
Today we went for breakfast and toured the tunnels and headed for home. It was so nice to get away!
Well tomorrow is the big day! I start chemo! I sure hope it dos'nt take to much out of me. I think the hardest part will be to stay away from people & crowds. Its not a great time of the year to be starting with Christmas & Flue season. I guess It has to be done I just have to keep praying I dont get to sick from it.
I had better go! Darren & I are going to unpack from out trip and tidy the house and get ready for the fight ahead.
Thank You All for the Prayes & Keep up the good work
Love,
Donna
Friday, November 23, 2007
November 24, 2007
Hi To All,
Well we have had another busy week!
Monday - My old roommate Lisa came to spend the week. She felt so bad she wanted to
help out so much. She ended up with the stomach flue. Thank goodness none
of us got it. Brenda told her when she left on Tuesday not to worry there
would be other times we will need her help. Thank You Lisa for the help.
I am looking forward to spending time with you later.
Tuesday - Mom and Dad graciously picked up the slack. Thank you so much for being
so available.I had to have a colonpostapy today all went well in that
department. Darren spent the morning with me at the hospital. Dad took me
to the grocery store to pick up some grocery's while mom entertained baby
and scrubbed my floors just like I do. Perfection does not fall far from
the tree. Thanks Mom!
Thank You all for being there for me!
Wednesday - Darren had to go to the farm and work. Mom & Dad stayed till 4:00 to
help me with Junell. At 9:00AM I had an appointment with the oncologists
gynecologist at the cancer clinic. He will take another look at my file
after I have had a few session's of chemo. He did answer a lot of my
questions. At 11:45 Dad, Mom & I had to take Junell to Dr. Singh for her
1 Year check up. If only I could get as chubby as her! The lady from
palliative care came over at 2:30 to get things in place for later on. I am
hoping I don't need a whole lot from this service. My girlfriend's & old
roommate's came over at 4:00 so Mom and Dad could get back to Humboldt
before dark. Thanks a million Bonnie & Karen for helping tidy the house
up and helping with Junell till Darren got home.
Thursday - Darren went to work at the farm. My sister Brenda & Brother in law Al
came in from Humboldt to help out. They took me for my mammogram at 9:15.
We went to Toys are Us for Junell's Christmas gift and a birthday gift
for her friend Jessica in Kenaston. At 11:30 she had her first
appointment with Dr. Peirce. Things went well Thank you Brenda for
finding Junell such a great Doc. Dr. Singh is probably going to retire
soon and I felt It was important to have Junell on board with a new doctor
sooner than later.We came back to the house and Darren & Al packed up the
van. Brenda & Al took Junell back to Humboldt for the weekend. I cried
her and I haven't been away from each other for more than a day.
Friday - Well first thing this morning I did was called grandma to see how Junell was.
Like there would be a problem she was talking a mile a minute in the
background. I guess she comes by that honestly enough. Ha! Ha! I was
missing he so I decided to get out of the house for awhile. I took my
car to the repair shop then stopped in at work to say Hi. It was great to
get out and take my mind off of things. My friend Bonnie came over and
helped me with a few things around the house that needed a woman's
expertise. I got Darren to vacuum the furnace & vents. Thanks for all he
help! Grandma S came for tea and dropped of a cooler for our trip. She
said it felt strange without Junell here. So I guess we all miss her.
Well this sums up my week. I still miss Junell! Today Darren & I are going to the
spa in Moose jaw with some friends Hip Hip Hooray! It will be so nice to get away and take our minds off of things for awhile. I start Chemo om Monday and with all the tests this week we may possibly have a answer where it started from. They booked another CT scan for Dec 10. I will try to update tomorrow. I have to finish packing, call Junell and we are off. We are meeting my Uncle Eddie & Auntie Carol for lunch in Moose Jaw before we check into the hotel. Thank you Jan, Donna, Joe & Dallas for going to Moose Jaw! I'm not even there yet and I am excited. Thank you grandma & grandpa, Brenda & Family & Coleen & Family for taking good care of Junell
while we are gone.
Have a Happy Birthday Grandpa Hendriks & Cole Painter tomorrow. I hope Junell makes your day!
Sorry we can't be there!
You are all the best!!!!!!!
God Bless
Love Donna
Well we have had another busy week!
Monday - My old roommate Lisa came to spend the week. She felt so bad she wanted to
help out so much. She ended up with the stomach flue. Thank goodness none
of us got it. Brenda told her when she left on Tuesday not to worry there
would be other times we will need her help. Thank You Lisa for the help.
I am looking forward to spending time with you later.
Tuesday - Mom and Dad graciously picked up the slack. Thank you so much for being
so available.I had to have a colonpostapy today all went well in that
department. Darren spent the morning with me at the hospital. Dad took me
to the grocery store to pick up some grocery's while mom entertained baby
and scrubbed my floors just like I do. Perfection does not fall far from
the tree. Thanks Mom!
Thank You all for being there for me!
Wednesday - Darren had to go to the farm and work. Mom & Dad stayed till 4:00 to
help me with Junell. At 9:00AM I had an appointment with the oncologists
gynecologist at the cancer clinic. He will take another look at my file
after I have had a few session's of chemo. He did answer a lot of my
questions. At 11:45 Dad, Mom & I had to take Junell to Dr. Singh for her
1 Year check up. If only I could get as chubby as her! The lady from
palliative care came over at 2:30 to get things in place for later on. I am
hoping I don't need a whole lot from this service. My girlfriend's & old
roommate's came over at 4:00 so Mom and Dad could get back to Humboldt
before dark. Thanks a million Bonnie & Karen for helping tidy the house
up and helping with Junell till Darren got home.
Thursday - Darren went to work at the farm. My sister Brenda & Brother in law Al
came in from Humboldt to help out. They took me for my mammogram at 9:15.
We went to Toys are Us for Junell's Christmas gift and a birthday gift
for her friend Jessica in Kenaston. At 11:30 she had her first
appointment with Dr. Peirce. Things went well Thank you Brenda for
finding Junell such a great Doc. Dr. Singh is probably going to retire
soon and I felt It was important to have Junell on board with a new doctor
sooner than later.We came back to the house and Darren & Al packed up the
van. Brenda & Al took Junell back to Humboldt for the weekend. I cried
her and I haven't been away from each other for more than a day.
Friday - Well first thing this morning I did was called grandma to see how Junell was.
Like there would be a problem she was talking a mile a minute in the
background. I guess she comes by that honestly enough. Ha! Ha! I was
missing he so I decided to get out of the house for awhile. I took my
car to the repair shop then stopped in at work to say Hi. It was great to
get out and take my mind off of things. My friend Bonnie came over and
helped me with a few things around the house that needed a woman's
expertise. I got Darren to vacuum the furnace & vents. Thanks for all he
help! Grandma S came for tea and dropped of a cooler for our trip. She
said it felt strange without Junell here. So I guess we all miss her.
Well this sums up my week. I still miss Junell! Today Darren & I are going to the
spa in Moose jaw with some friends Hip Hip Hooray! It will be so nice to get away and take our minds off of things for awhile. I start Chemo om Monday and with all the tests this week we may possibly have a answer where it started from. They booked another CT scan for Dec 10. I will try to update tomorrow. I have to finish packing, call Junell and we are off. We are meeting my Uncle Eddie & Auntie Carol for lunch in Moose Jaw before we check into the hotel. Thank you Jan, Donna, Joe & Dallas for going to Moose Jaw! I'm not even there yet and I am excited. Thank you grandma & grandpa, Brenda & Family & Coleen & Family for taking good care of Junell
while we are gone.
Have a Happy Birthday Grandpa Hendriks & Cole Painter tomorrow. I hope Junell makes your day!
Sorry we can't be there!
You are all the best!!!!!!!
God Bless
Love Donna
Sunday, November 18, 2007
November 18, 2007
Hi To All,
Well my appointment went as good as could be expected. I got a lot of my questions answered that were messing with my positive attitude. Dr. I Ahmad was very help!
When we met with Dr. Ahmad the oncologists on Friday he lined up the following.
I will be starting chemo within the next 2 weeks. He has also booked a appointment for a colonostapy as well as a CT scan of my chest.
I will also be seeing Dr. Giede who is a oncologist/gynecologist. He will be able to answer our concerns with Junell and have some possible genetic testing done on her. All the doctors I have spoke with have told me she should not have been affected but we owe it to ourselves & her to take precautions. This makes us feel much better!
My prognosis has not changed a whole lot. They will start chemo and hopefully it will shrink it. They are also looking for the primary source which if they do and chemo shrinks it there may be a chance to have some of it surgically removed which may buy me some more time than 1 year.
They have told me the cancer is at a level 4. Which I find hard to believe because I have very little pain. The last few weeks have been pretty rough with nausea but I think it was more stress related. When I woke up on Friday morning was the best I have felt since my surgery to take biopsies. My energy level has increased and my nausea had decreased which is pretty positive.
Well I guess this sums it up. I need to keep praying take things one day at a time and God will help with the rest! I am going to fight this hard and I believe with all your support & prayers I will make a liar out of our medical system.
Our families have been the best. Last week when mom was in the hospital my sisters Brenda & Colleen took turns spending the night at mom & dad's away from there families. Thank you Al, Ryan, Cole, Lee, Colby & Cam for sharing them with junell & I. Well Brenda & Colleen if it wasn't for Junell & I you would never be able to have a slumber party with us only blocks away at Mom & Dad's. Thank You Dad for putting up with us! I know how hard it was on you Mom not to be there but I assure you there will be more weekends to come we will spend with you. Remember you do so much for me but you can't wear yourself out and do it all!
Thanks to Grandma Sorotski,Debbie,Lorianne,Janice,Donna,Ginny,Lexi,Bonnie & Barb for filling in the last few weeks!
Junell turned the big 1 on Thursday. We have had a party every day someone or other dropping buy for a visit. It turned out good It gave Darren some time to step out for awhile. Auntie Sheree, Lauren & Lanna came over with a cake Thursday and we had a little party. Thank you!
On Friday after my appointment Darren & I decided to book a room at Sardinia Restaurant and have a Birthday Party for her. Auntie Kelly, Uncle Terry, Grandma & Grandpa Hendriks were here for the weekend. Thank for all your help! It turned out great she was more like a 2 or 3 year old. She was so excited. She made everyones day! Thank you all for coming on such short notice It made our day!
God Bless you All!
Love Donna, Darren & Junell
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
November 14,2007
Hi to All,
Darren picked Junell and I in Humboldt on Monday. My mom ended up in the hospital for the weekend. When it rains it pours. She has another bowl obstruction. Things seem to have taken care of themselves. Hopefully it will stay that way for awhile. She was pretty upset because she was looking so forward to spending the weekend with us. Please pray for her.
Darren's dad had surgery on Friday. He has staff infection in his back. Hopefully the doctors will find the right antibiotic to clear it up. Both our families have had there hands full. Please pray for him.
I had a down day on Tuesday. I felt sick to my stomach Darren stayed home with us so I could sleep most of the day. I am runnning a slight feaver. Hopefully its just a small bug and will pass soon.
I spoke with the cancer clinic today. We meet with the onocologist of Friday at 10:00. I sure hope they start treatment soon. We also heard back from the Mayo clinic. At this point chemo is my only option.
Thank you all for your help & prayes. Darren & I are overwhelemed with all the support. It helps a lot.
On Thursday is Junell's 1st Birthday. I am hopeing I feel up to having a party for her. I guess I just have to learn to live day by day. Its frustrating not having the energy that I used to. I cleaned the bathroom yesterday and I was beat. Hopefully I will get some back soon.
I better go back to bed so I can start feeling better. My faever has went from 99.8 to 99.4.
Love you All,
Keep on Praying!
Darren, Donna & Junell
Darren picked Junell and I in Humboldt on Monday. My mom ended up in the hospital for the weekend. When it rains it pours. She has another bowl obstruction. Things seem to have taken care of themselves. Hopefully it will stay that way for awhile. She was pretty upset because she was looking so forward to spending the weekend with us. Please pray for her.
Darren's dad had surgery on Friday. He has staff infection in his back. Hopefully the doctors will find the right antibiotic to clear it up. Both our families have had there hands full. Please pray for him.
I had a down day on Tuesday. I felt sick to my stomach Darren stayed home with us so I could sleep most of the day. I am runnning a slight feaver. Hopefully its just a small bug and will pass soon.
I spoke with the cancer clinic today. We meet with the onocologist of Friday at 10:00. I sure hope they start treatment soon. We also heard back from the Mayo clinic. At this point chemo is my only option.
Thank you all for your help & prayes. Darren & I are overwhelemed with all the support. It helps a lot.
On Thursday is Junell's 1st Birthday. I am hopeing I feel up to having a party for her. I guess I just have to learn to live day by day. Its frustrating not having the energy that I used to. I cleaned the bathroom yesterday and I was beat. Hopefully I will get some back soon.
I better go back to bed so I can start feeling better. My faever has went from 99.8 to 99.4.
Love you All,
Keep on Praying!
Darren, Donna & Junell
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