TEARS,TEARS & more TEARS.....but all HAPPY ONES!!!

Hello all! Wishing to share some good news. Chemo went well on Monday and ive had a good week. Didn't rest as much as I should have but im going to catch up on some rest this weekend. Since I started the new chemo drug, we had not seen the CA125 tumor markers go down but this time they were down. This would indicate that the chemo is doing its job. yahoooo and thanks be to GOD
This brought on many happy tears. The other part to the tear fest was the arriveal of Kyle home with his degree completed. As many of you know I prayed very hard and made many wishes to be well and welcome my son home with the biggest happiest hug ever....well all this happened at the Hamm House. That's all for now. Keeping you in the loop Always Donna

Chemo a go for Tomorrow!

Hello everyone. I saw the Dr on Friday and chemo is a go for tomorrow. This is the 3rd round with this new drug and I pray its doing the trick. Chemo puts me down for  3-4 days on the couch but somehow I find the strength to get up and keep going. I believe its with the help of my parents and many other angels in heaven and on earth that give me the strength and of course my desire to get back to Winners and see whats on sale..hahahhaahah
Mandy and the monkies are good. They love the outdoors and are on the go to many of the local parks. Grandpa bought them ball gloves and that's become a favorite pastime.
Kyle is very busy with exams and wrapping things up after his 2 years in Kelowna. He will head for home Thursday with lots of memories and his degree in Business with his major in Human Resources. YAHOOOOO  The party begins Friday night after he pulls in with cheering on the Wheat Kings and christening Browns Social House. Cant wait!!
Kelly is feeling great, He reminded me the other day he has been working with Caring Companions for 1 year now. I said to him hard to believe that time has gone so fast. He replied with wondering if he could get a raise....I just laughed.  We really are having fun with the business and am grateful he's doing such a great job running it.
A very special thanks to many of our friends who continue to think of our family with visits, cards, flowers ,hugs, food and   prayers. We are so  blessed to have so much love and support. 
Happy Spring! Keeping you in the loop Always, Donna

Happy Easter

Hello to you all. Not much new around the Hamm house but that's ok. I got through round 2 of chemo with no extra excitement. I'm beginning to feel much better again so that's always nice. I will be returning to WINNERS asap!!!! hahhha   The 3rd chemo will be April 20th so I have lots of time to enjoy before then and work on feeling stronger. After that, its a scan to see if this new treatment is helping.  I spoke of the CA 125 last time and hoped and prayed the number was down. Well because they had taken the blood work 12 days before my first chemo began, they didn't have a true starting point number. Will have a much more accurate reading next time. I'm grateful for so many things and continue to feel so blessed. Tomorrow my daughter  and best friend will be 28!! I still feel 28 sometimes and appreciate her love and friendship soooo much. The presents have been bought and the boys are so excited about their mommies party!!! Hope it turns out better than Grandpas did!!!hahhaha  
Kyle is on the home stretch of his schooling. Oh man im excited to have my son home.....remind me I said that after hes been home partying like crazy for about  week!! hahhaha Im so proud of him for sticking this school commitment out...I know its been so hard for him to be away from us all but soon we are all together again! My hubby is doing good. He is always close by me supporting whatever it is I need. Hard to believe he's been working with our company for a year this month. We are doing pretty good with all that. When things get stressful I remind him im the boss! hahhahha
We are all good. Thanks for your love and support. Happy Easter to you and those you love the most. Keeping you in the loop Always, Donna

Chemo is a go tomorrow!!

Hello to all my friends!! Life is pretty darn good at the Hamm house. Im  feeling really good and excited to get the next chemo in me.  My Fridays Dr appointment went well. I had a big weight loss since last month which may be a very good sign. Cancer often creates fluid and if the chemo is effective it  kills the cancer cells. This would take the fluid down thus bringing your weight down. Lets all keep our fingers and toes and everything else crossed that this is the case. Tomorrow I will get the CA 125 back which will tell the tail. PRAYING so hard its come down.
Our family is all good. Kyle is crazy busy doing his schooling. He is very exciting about graduation around the corner. Our Amanda and boys are happy and well. They are our sunshine everyday. Life couldn't be more complete. My hubby keeps looking after me as we share much of our time together. We are looking forward to spring and getting back to the lake. Think that's all for now. Keeping you in the loop. Always, Donna

Together we can do this!!

Hello Everyone. Well glad to say I got one round of chemo behind me and did pretty good. Get 28 days off before we need to do that again...yahoo!  I think perhaps I had forgotten the whole chemo regimen as needed a little reminder to look after myself. We had all gone out for Kelly's bday and I felt funny...tried to go outside for some fresh air but didn't make it.  I fainted and the ambulance had to come but I was fine. Was a little drastic way to not have to pay for the bill....hahhaha  The grandkids said to their mom Pappas party wasn't fn we didn't even have cake or treat bags....we did just the next day!!

Our family is well and excited about spring like everyone else. Kyle is on the home stretch of school and I just couldn't be more proud. Mandy is good and continues to be on the go always with her little guys.....and im sure proud of her and what a beautiful little mommy she is. Kelly is feeling good and looking forward to the snow melting.

Well think that's all for now just wanted to give a little update. Keeping you in the loop.
                                                                    Always, Donna

Here We Go Again!

Hello everyone. I know there are lots of people thinking of us and wondering how we made out with my appointment. Yesterday I felt sad, scared and angry so I did what I needed to do to battle those feelings. Today is a new day and I am feeling more positive and determined with the task at hand . The CT scan has shown growth in the cancer since I have not been having any chemo for the past 2 months. The oncologist assured us this is normal and what they expect to see when patients take drug holidays.  Also, the CA 125 has increased very high and this is the test that measures the number of cancer cells. We discussed several options that included continuing on with a drug holiday, starting chemo again , or taking a chemo medication  by mouth that is not as aggressive.
I continue feeling really well and am full of determination to be as well as possible.  In saying that, I  have decided I would like to get started on the most aggressive chemo ASAP.
It sounds like the new chemo regime will be once every 28 days and will do 3 rounds then more scans and CA 125 tests to see if the chemo is doing its job.
Cancer Care Brandon hopes to start chemo for me this Thursday or Friday so I will rest up and be ready to work as hard as I can to KILL off all those bad cells.
Thanks again everyone for your love, support and prayers. With my family and all of you rooting me on, there is only one outcome possible!!!  We will win this fight.... Keeping you in the loop,
Always, Donna xxoo

EVERYDAY IS A GIFT!!!

Hello Everyone!! We got away to Victoria and sure did enjoy the beauty of the countryside. It  was a  short but sweet retreat. Went to the Empress Hotel and wow was that something to see. Sort of felt like I was on the titanic or something ...hahahhaa  Im feeling pretty good..... Cant believe I am getting my energy back and can even walk up the stairs without feeling like I have ran a mile. I am for the most part enjoying each and everyday but do have  a little anxiety in the night as I just hope and pray that the cancer cells are not growing. I have blood work on the 3rd and the CT scan on the 5th and then meet Winnipeg to hear how things are. My family is pretty good. Our son Kyle will be home on the 5th for reading week so that will be so great. Mandy is good and our monkey boys are just about perfect!! Much love  Keeping you in the loop always Donna