Yahoo!

I can hardly believe we are here! Last chemo tomorrow. This week was Kyles 23rd birthday, so happy birthday to you son. I love you so much honey! Seems a very long time that I have wished for this time of the year to come...means I'm really close to my very last chemo day...our family is very excited to put this date Jan 24th. behind us all! It represents the completion of 18rounds of weekly chemo, so 21 chemo treatments in total.

 Last week I felt brave enough to say to my Dr so whats next..after chemo I mean. So the plan wll be to have my port out asap and that date will be Feb 12th in Brandon. Then meet with Winnipeg surgeon and drs on Feb 19th. I will be monitored closely and go between seeing Brandon and Winnipeg Drs.
For now,need to get this week behind us. Last chemo day,last calender,last set of steriods,last needles...oh man..Im emotional just thinking about putting this part of it all behind me and the family. Kelly is so excited to not have to give me needles anymore thats forsure!!


Im feeling ok...just really tired and they tell me I am going to need lots of resting for awhile. Not sure what I will do with all my time as I wont need to be at cancer care 2 days a week after this week. Im sure going to miss all those wonderful staff people that I consider my friends..they have become a big part of my support and my life since May. I will never forget thier caring and compasion.

Well think thats all..Kelly continues to be my rock and those little grandsons of our keep us smiling at the world.

Keeping you in the loop
Always, Donna

2 more...No more!

Well I can hardly believe that tomorrow morning will be my 2nd last chemo! What a long haul this has been for not only me but for our family. Kelly is excited as we only have 4 more needles he has to give me. I havent seen Kyle this excited for a long time...he was saying today Mom can u believe it..only 2 left. Amanda, shes rooting me on all the time... My wonderful son in law Wes gently hugs me and shares his admiration. My 2 beautiful grandsons are sitting under the finish line calling me all the time...of course I will keep going!!

The last round was sure a tough one for me. They increased the chemo dose so made it alot tougher to rebound. I slept most of Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and woke up just in time for yet another round of chemo tomorrow. My Dr and dear friend has been one of my biggest cheerleaders and I appreciate him and his support so much.

Kelly has been busy around the house as we have our kitchen pretty much all redone and hes done a great job. Hes sanding the cupboards now and will redo them next. I got my new bath tub in and I sure do like it!! I hopped in it for a quick sec to snap a pic for you! Cant wait to have a bath in it! You can see how relaxed I look!!! haha

Well I guess I best hit the bed and be well rested for tomorrow...number 17! Im feeling emotional over putting this part of the journey behind me. Thanks so much to the many of you who keep praying for me,phoning and stopping by and caring about me and our family. Its definetly a journey we couldnt get through without all of you.

Always keeping you in the loop Donna

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone!

Today, I had my 15th round of chemo. I now have 3 more to go. I am sure beat up but have enough gas left in the tank to get through the next few weeks. The chemo has given me a few new side effects over the last few weeks. I have a bit of a rash on my face and tingly feet. These are common and not suprising to the Cancer Care team. My hair is growing back, but is definately white. It may/may not get color again once I am done chemo. It also looks like it may have a bit of curl to it. Will share a recent pic again one day soon.

We enjoyed the holliday season and were lucky to enjoy a few nice visits with some great friends. New years was quiet, we spent the night at Amanda and Wes's place and had a nice dinner together.
 It was nice to say goodbye to 2012 and welcome a brand new year. Our family is full of optimism and hope that 2013 will be a year full of good health, happy days and a new appreciation for every day.

We have continued working at our party and will let you know the details very soon.
I will be in touch after the next round of chemo. The countdown is on! 3-2-1 wohoooo.

Thats all for now,
Keepin you in the loop-Donna