WAITING FOR OUR PLAN

Hello everyone! Well feeling good again and so happy to have Chemo behind me again. Seems to be tougher and tougher to bounce back but with the help and support of my family, friends and prayers I've been able to do just that.
The plan is to keep enjoying everyday and go to Winnipeg on Friday August 15th. They will tell us the plan from there. The last chemo results showed the CA 125 number down again to 62 with normal range being 0 to 35...yahoo...almost there. Also, DR felt the tumors were smaller so all in all things are GREAT!!
I have had my very special Aunt with me for almost 2 weeks. Was a great visit and a great help and so good for my soul. Also,ive been shopping again..hahahhaaha!! That's a surprise hey! Bought myself a new car. An AUDI!! I sure do like it and s does Kyle!
We are all enjoying our days together and getting to the lake when we can. Thanks again everyone for everything. Lets hope Winnipeg brings us all more good news.  Keeping u in the loop.
Always Donna

Numbers Are Down !!!

Hello everyone, well after 2 rounds of the new cocktail I'm so happy to say that my CA125 counts are down . It seems that this new cocktail puts me out of commission a little bit longer , but is all worth it as long as the numbers continue in the right direction  .Once again I thank each and everyone of you for keeping me in your prayers. Where is the summer going? can hardly believe we are more than half way through July but hopefully can enjoy a little bit of the outdoors now that the foggers have been out to beat down the mosquito population. I have one more round on the 30th of July and then off to Wpg on the 15th of Aug .I will keep you in the loop on these appts. A big shout out to my family as they continue to be by my side and pick me up when stumble, and of course my two little munchkins Sawyer and Fraser who I love so much.  I continue to go walking in the mornings at the Healthy Living Center and enjoy it so much, it seems to clear the mind and body.

Keeping you in the loop .   Always Donna

BRING ON ROUND 5

Hello everyone. Exciting news!! My body excepted the new cocktail and so we are all relived about that. YAHOOOO It was a little tough for about a week after but I got my self up and ready to go again. This week is my next round - # 5!! I will find out if the CA 125 has gone down and then we will be assured that this new cocktail has what it take a to beat this cancer up. I must be honest, I've been a little stressed that this chemo its doing its stuff. I will keep the faith and a positive attitude.
My family, friends and prayers continue to be my strength through this 2nd battle we have been handed. I continue to love my life and doing many of the things I enjoy -  going to the gym, sharing a cup of coffee with a friend, reading ,journaling, etc..  I also keep going shopping and out for lunches whenever the offer presents itself.  hahhaha   Winners would wonder what happened to me if i didn't go at least once a week!
Kelly has left his job for those of you that didn't know that and he is managing our business Caring Companions. Just for the record he is doing a great job but I have to keep an eye on him and his coffee breaks..hahha
We are all doing well in the HAMM HOUSE and enjoying each and everyday together. Our little grandsons continue to bring love and sunshine in our door everyday. Keeping you in the loop!!! always Donna

Welcoming a new CHEMO COCKTAIL!!

Hello everyone. Sorry we have had a delay in our post. The last little while has been a little uncertain for us. The last round of chemo I had yet another allergic reaction. It was more severe and a little more scary and I was unable to complete my treatment. I then had my CT  scan to monitor the status of the cancer . We had to go to Winnipeg  Friday the 13th and we got a fairly good report. The CA 125 has come down from 1805 to 130 with normal being 10, so we are on the right track. Please say a prayer that the new cocktail will bring it down even more. The new plan is 3 more rounds of Chemo 21 days apart starting Wednesday the 18th followed by another CT scan . Then we hope and pray that we can move on again without more treatments.
Our family keeps well and positive and will always be so thankful for all the love, support, visits, and prayers. Together we are all winners.
Just have to say happy fathers day to my soul mate Kelly. You are an amazing Dad and grampa ,Amanda,Kyle,Sawyer,Fraser and I  are so blessed . Enjoy your day!!
                                   Keeping you in the loop always Donna 

ROUND TWO IS HISTORY!!!

Hello all my LOVE LOOP Friends!! Well happy to tell you all that I got round 2 behind me and my family. Sorry to say it wasn't a fun or easy one but hey its done. I was so lucky to have Kyle come to cemo with his mamma bear and then I went and had an allergic reaction to the chemo. Scared the both of us but the staff were so great and had everything under control. They stopped the chemo for an hour and then were able to start it again and got it into me. The next 5 days were tough but I turned the corner late Monday.
My Mothers Day was special and I was able to share it with Mandy and  Kyle and Sawyer and Fraser...best gift ever!!
Kelly is good and seems to be enjoying his new job with Caring Companions. Its so great for us as a couple and a family to have so much more time together. Kids laugh and tease us its like we are semi retired!! hahhaha   If any of you need odd jobs done Kelly has spare time!! hahahhaha 
Kyle is getting use to life back at home. Hes back working and enjoying hanging out with family and friends . Mandy is keeping busy and always on the run with the boys. She is helping coach Sawyers first team sport soccer. We have gone to watch him most nights and hes really getting the hang of it. We run together and we kick the ball and im soo proud of him.
Frazzie is always dancing and singing to his favoorite song HAPPY! Its lost a bit of its excitement at our house as we have been singing and dancing to it for a few months.

ROUND ONE COMPLETE

Hello Friends , Sorry we have taken a little longer than planned to update you but round one of chemo was a little tougher on me than I remember. I had to lay low for a week after chemo but then got my energy back and have been enjoying my days ever since.  The plan for chemo is to have treatments every 21 days for 3 rounds then a CT scan and off to Winnipeg in early June to see how things are progressing. They have suggested to us that we may have as many as 12 rounds but will monitor things and decide accordingly.
On a lighter note MEME is at the hairdressers getting a makeover. Keep an eye out for her return!!  Easter was very special at our house as our son Kyle arrived home and we were able to spend time together as a family with Mandy and the boys. Kyle is busy back at work saving money to complete his 4th year of business in the fall. Amanda and boys are all good. Our little monkeys are growing up fast and keep life so fun. Sawyer is  3 1/2 years old and will start playing soccer 2 nights a week. We are really excited to watch him start in the world of sports. Frazer is 20 months old and is always  smiling and chatting and keeping things busy for his mommy.
Kelly has left his job and has joined Caring Companions. Our Family is so happy for him.  He is very excited to be able to work closer to home and along side me. He recently won a trip for 2 to Las Vegas. We are really excited about that as we have never been there and have always wanted to go and check it out.
I'm feeling stronger and more confident each day and keeping my positive spirit. Will be good to have round 2 behind us. Keep up the prayers  , phone calls , visits and hugs for me and my family.


    MUCH LOVE  Always, Donna

                                       SECOND TIMES A CHARM






Hello to all  our Love Loop Friends !  A big thanks to my dear friend Shelley for giving you all our first update as we just had to much going on to find the strength to do that. Our family plans to be updating our progress weekly so that all our supporters can follow our journey. We so appreciated a little time when we arrived home as there is always lots of healing to do. I was so lucky to have my Aunt Eileen from Saskatoon come stay with me for a week and help me get my MO JOO back as she calls it. Surgery is now two weeks behind us and chemo is less than a week away. I am feeling stronger everyday and have returned to the gym  walking for about 30 minutes as I prepare both mentally and physically for my chemo. The plan is to have 3 rounds 21 days apart then go to Winnipeg to see how i'm responding. I don't think its any easier knowing what to expect but im embracing the treatments as its what we need to do. Lots of changes again ....not sure what kind of hair doo I will support this time...I really might just appear as the blonde bomb shell Kelly has dreamed of...stay tuned!! hahahahah 

Once again, we have been blessed with many phone calls,texts,flowers, meals and visits and this means a great deal to our family. A special thanks for those that keep us in their prayers. 

Next week brings much excitement...Kyle will be coming home from his year away in Kelowna. He has completed his 3rd year of business and plans to work and party for the summer to return in the fall for his 4th and final year. Our family is especially proud of him for staying out their and persevering. Face time, texting and his great friend and my adopted son Scott Hellyer have helped us all stay connected.

Manda has just had her birthday and is 27! Crazy hey. Kelly and I agreed be cant be 40 anymore so we will keep u posted what our new age will be.  hahahaha   Our beautiful grandsons keep our family smiling and laughing and dancing. They love a song called HAPPY and so often the whole bunch of us are moving and shaking to this!!  You might see all this activity as you drive by the Hamm House.

  Thanks again to you all. Together we will stay strong and positive and beat this Cancer once and for all.                                         Always, Donna  xxoo