So much to be THANKFUL for!!!

Hello everyone! Well I have my 9th round of chemo behind me and feeling pretty good again. I Had my CT scan on Tuesday and went to Cancer Care Brandon yesterday to get the results.. With many tears streaming down my cheeks, im so thankful for good news. The scan shows that things have shrunk and that the cancer has not spread. This is so wonderful for not only me but my family and all my friends and supporters.
My CA 125 is at 40 and normal range is 0 to 35. Next Friday the 17th we have a  appointment with Winnipeg and they will give me direction if I need to have more chemo. I thought man I cant do anymore but with the good news from the CT im ready to tackle whatever lies ahead.
Kelly is doing well and enjoying his work with our company. The seniors love him and a few of the women tell him how handsome he is...and he loves that!!
Kyle is good and enjoying life out in Kelowna again. School keeps him busy and we are very excited to be having him home on Saturday for Thanksgiving. Manda and her boys are good and continue to share love and sunshine to us almost daily.
Thanks everyone for all love, the prayers and support. Our family is so very blessed. Happy Thanksgiving  Keeping you in the loop   Always Donna xxoo

Hi -Ho Hi-Ho its off to Chemo i go!!

 Well all my blood work etc was good today so its chemo round number 8 in the morning. As much as I think I don't want chemo, I admit I'm very grateful my body keeps allowing me to have more. I'm feeling good and need to keep being strong to continue this chemo regime. After tomorrow I will have one more round Oct 1st and then a CT scan Oct 7th and to Winnipeg Oct 17th so perhaps the end is in site. Not getting my hopes up just keep with the one day at a time approach.
Kyle has moved out to Kelowna again and busy back into his final year of business. We are so proud of him to forge ahead as we realize it was pretty tough to leave home this fall with all our family has on our plate. Manda  and boys are good and keep a close eye on Kelly and i. Our little monkeys keep asking to see Grammie and Pappie so we don't get to bored. Thanks again to the many special people in our lives who keep remembering us with phone calls, visits,food and prayers.  Will keep you all in the loop. Always Donna  xo   

LUCKY SEVEN

Hello everyone. Well back to chemo I go tomorrow for round 7 . Its a bitter sweet situation and it goes sort of like this....my body is doing well as am tolerating the chemo with just the normal side  effects so the oncologist suggests we keep going. My CA 125 was 42 so things keep going in the right direction and we are so thankful for that. I've needed a few pep talks and have dug deep but I am ready to go and knock the number down more.
Some of you have probably heard my rock Kelly has been under the weather. He was in hospital last week for 5 days but is home again. He had a great deal of pain and DR here believe it to be a form of arthritis. Tomorrow he will go to a specialist in Winnipeg and I will go to chemo.... we had to laugh at the thought of this as it seemed easier than the alternative.( crying )
Thanks God for our family and friends and kindness and prayers. Not sure how we can ever pay it forward enough.
Will keep you all in the loop  Much love Always, Donna

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