Merry Christmas Everybody

Just had the best morning ever. I was surrounded by my beautiful family and grandsons. Sawyer enjoyed opening a few gifts and little Fraser has smiled the morning away.  Our whole family was very spoiled, everyone loved their gifts. This year though, Christmas has reminded us of the most important thing of all,which is being together. Even though some of us are on Hollidays over Christmas, there is no break for my chemo regime. I continue with treatment on Thursday.

Wes's mom, brother and sister are coming tonight to Brandon. So, we plan to do Christmas again tomorrow to celebrate the season with them.

Our family has booked a trip to Toronto. We will be going for 5 days in March. This will be a great way to all be together for a few days of fun after the difficult year we have had. I think we are all looking forward to the Hockey Hall of Fame, Tower, Waterpark, shopping, and lots more fun.

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas. We will update the blog in the New Year.

Keeping you in the loop,
Always, Donna

12th round of chemo, 12 days before christmas

*This was written yesterday but just got to posting it now!*      
                                                              
Hi everyone. It’s Amanda writing you all today. Mom is at chemo but asked that I give an update.
Today is her 12^th round of chemo, 12 days before Christmas. She still has one big chemo to go before Santa comes.

Everyone I talk to says how terrific she looks and how great she is doing. I totally agree. I am especially proud of her because I know that this journey has been a real battle for her. Emotionally its been extremely tough, and physically the chemo is sure beating her up. With this in mind, it is sure a true demonstration of the kind of woman she is that she keeps smiling and pushing though. I am so proud of her for working so hard to be well and keeping her chin up through this all.

The last week has been tough on mom as she hasn’t got to see her boys in a few days. Sawyer picked up an virus so we have had to stay away from Grammie for a few days.  This has been hard on all of us! Sawyer just got off the phone with her and was kissing the phone! We sure miss her. Kyle is currently writing exams at college and looking forward to a bit of a break. Dad has been busy with work and his never ending to do list mom keeps adding to around the house! He has now painted the back room and kitchen. Go dad go!  Our family is planning a trip to Florida once mom is done her treatment. We are all looking very forward to this family time. Thats all for now.

Amanda

I am glad to say I have finally gotten over my cold. It sure took a lot out of me.

Since my last blog, we have had 2 rounds of chemo and lots of docs appts. We went to WPG to meet with  the oncology team and everything was very positive. We sure had a good visit with the Stonewall Hamm family. So nice to spend time together. A few of the expected side effects are definately catching up with me. Because of the regime,it was expected that I would become much more fatigued. I sure am.  Also, the steroids are giving me a rounder face and a few extra pounds. I also have a few less eyelashes. What can you do? I am trying to take it all in stride and keep a smile on my face. Thank heavens for family and friends. Special thanks to Mandy who brings the boys to see us every day. 

I have posted a pic of my hair to show off to you all. It is suprising everyone that it is growing even with all this chemo. Sending warm Christmas wishes to all you guys.

Donna