Well, all the chemo is done. The stem cells infusion was Wednesday. Been feeling a little punky from the chemo. My neck got kinked from sleeping which only added to my feeling poorly as I didn't want to move. Of course, the medicines I'ved needed were either nausea or pain/muscle relaxer which just kept me dozing in bed. Feel like I've been asleep for a week!
Seem to be getting back my stomach, eating better, rode the stationary bike today and enjoyed a glorious hot shower! No, I'm not at the spa...feeling a little claustrophobic in my room but felt up to finally sending a note out to the blog. Know this means, I'm having a good day,
Friend, Karen, has visited a couple times keeping me in clean britches and today is bringing my contour pillow from home! I'll never leave home with out it again! Not for a extended stay like this.
Heard word from the Spencer Family that Kathryn has been a wonderful girl and seems to be enjoying herself with her knew "roomie" Ruby...whispering into the dark. And that she's learning what it would be like with a sometimes annoying little brother too.
Lauren has been at home with Dad and/or Aunt Margaret. Lauren has a super 18 birthday with 18 family and friends in attendance...Scott did a great job coordinating it all! I hear from Lauren at least every other day. She wishes I were home. She wishes all would go away! Don't we all. It scarey for all of us.
Margaret extended her holiday stay. Hoping to get more done that she was but unfortunately she is going back into ER today as she's not been doing well at home. This is the craziness of cancer...a family without a history and now suddenly two sisters dealing with different types of cancer....although the feelings and emotions are the same.
Love to you all for your prayers and loving thoughts
Happy to report
Keeping my family, friends and colleagues up-to-date on my treatment and progress
Kathryn, Joan & Lauren
"Me and My Girls"
Lotsa Helping Hands - a care calendar of Joan's needs
Use this link to join Joan's community of Helpers!
http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/618444/
Join this community calendar to stay informed of happenings regarding Joan's transplant and three-month home recovery process. You can opt to sign-up to assist with her children's needs (outings, overnighters, activity dates) as well as the family's meal needs, Joan's personal care helper needs and all transportation needs.
Joan will not be allowed to drive for three months following transplant and is fairly home-bound due to her depressed immune system. She is required to stay away from germs and public places. If you have been ill or around people who are/were recently sick, please excuse yourself from any duty to a "need". Thank you.
Only after a donor is located and the tranplant is scheduled will we know her entry date for her four-week transplant hospitalization. Once Joan enters OHSU. we will then have a better gauge of potential timeline all the needs. In the meantime, you can sign up to the community and choose to receive emails when "needs" begin posting.
http://www.lotsahelpinghands.com/c/618444/
Join this community calendar to stay informed of happenings regarding Joan's transplant and three-month home recovery process. You can opt to sign-up to assist with her children's needs (outings, overnighters, activity dates) as well as the family's meal needs, Joan's personal care helper needs and all transportation needs.
Joan will not be allowed to drive for three months following transplant and is fairly home-bound due to her depressed immune system. She is required to stay away from germs and public places. If you have been ill or around people who are/were recently sick, please excuse yourself from any duty to a "need". Thank you.
Only after a donor is located and the tranplant is scheduled will we know her entry date for her four-week transplant hospitalization. Once Joan enters OHSU. we will then have a better gauge of potential timeline all the needs. In the meantime, you can sign up to the community and choose to receive emails when "needs" begin posting.
Candle Business! Buy or book!
Support Joan's flow of income....buy some candles or even host a virtual candle show (on-line party or catalog only show).
To view the current catalog on-line visit her website
www.partylite.biz/joan and click on "shop" tab.
To host a catalog party or a virtual show, send an email to Candle.Lady@comcast.net, please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
If you have not received a response in 72 hours, you may also contact julieclarke@juno.com or afraeyman@earthlink.net who are both supporting Joan by helping assist her customers and hosts as needed.
To view the current catalog on-line visit her website
www.partylite.biz/joan and click on "shop" tab.
To host a catalog party or a virtual show, send an email to Candle.Lady@comcast.net, please allow up to 48 hours for a response.
If you have not received a response in 72 hours, you may also contact julieclarke@juno.com or afraeyman@earthlink.net who are both supporting Joan by helping assist her customers and hosts as needed.
Wish List
- Attend a Candle Party at Joan's!
- Prayers and Healing Thoughts
Links
Books and Resources
- "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche
- "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
2 comments:
Hi Joan! I've been thinking about you. SO glad a match was found! I spoke with Ryan and Kathryn, and I'm hoping to borrow your daughter for an afternoon. Not sure what to do with a girl, though! You're an inspiration to all who know you, and my prayers are with you. I'm going to let the church folks know about the lotsahands site, so you can expect some church food!
Love and positive thoughts for good days and returning strength!
Lisa Kane
Joan,
Thank you for the blog writing. We all are concerned and the good news is up lifting. Eating, riding the bike and the the shower do sound like a good day. May God send many more of those in the days ahead. I will keep you and Margeret in my prayers.
Much love,
Carol
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