Hey everyone! Writing in place of our lovely Emily tonight is her sister, Mackenzie.
Emily started off her day bright and early here at the Clinic. She and my parents reported at 8am and Emily underwent a procedure to replace the PICC line with a medi-port. This port is a small device in her chest that makes it easy to deliver therapy. The surgery went perfectly well with no complications!
She was relocated to her own private, comfortable room where she took a long mid-day nap. She woke up feeling refreshed, and especially excited when my brother and I arrived in the room carrying flowers delivered to the house. The only pain that Emily was feeling today was soreness in her chest from the procedure but its better than the leg pain that she started with this morning.
Around 6:30pm, she was administered the first doses of anti-nausea medicine and "hyper-hydration" fluids to prepare for therapy. The five of us shared some laughs before Emily zonked out and took a power snooze. She woke up just in time to begin preparation for her very first doses of chemotherapy medicine. We were given a moment in the room as a family to hold hands and pray for our dear Emily, and around 8:23pm, her therapy began, and its GAME ON.
She is holding up fantastically and making us and all of you so very proud.
Everyone here at the Cleveland Clinic is more helpful, kind, caring, and thoughtful than we could have imagined.
Before we sit down to enjoy our favorite night of tv (Modern Family and Revenge), we are so thankful to report that all of Emily's pre-treatment testing is above normal. Emily is healthy in every category. Its time to fix her leg.
Thanks again for all the love, prayers, and support you have extended to all of us. We are ready for this journey and thanks to each and every one of you for sharing it with us. The battle is on.
that's so good to hear! i'm glad the journey is started off so well! stay strong emily and evans family! i'm praying and thinking of each and everyone of you! love you all!
ReplyDeleteAnd so the journey begins...Awesome to hear about a successful start. I have high hopes and confidence that this is a foreshadowing of a victorious fight against cancer. As if you weren't just overwhelmed with the outpour of love and support from family and friends who sent flowers, cards, etc., the 5000+ views (In one day!) of your blog just proves that everyone cares about you and loves you so much. You have so many people in your corner of the ring, hands down this match is yours. I will continue praying for you each and every day, and remember to keep those gloves up! I Love You!
ReplyDeleteLove always,
Greg
Emily and family,
ReplyDeleteI am at a loss for words on how incredibly strong you all are. I can't imagine what it must feel like to be in the position that you are, but I can say that if I were, I would want you on my team. Your strength, determination, and belief that everything will be A-OKAY is truly inspiring! My family and I will continue to pray for you every day, and I'm sure that the power and love that God gives us will pay off for you, Emily. Stay strong and keep your head up! From what I've seen and read so far, whatever life throws at you, you can handle it.
I'll be thinking of you!
Love,
Sarah Kurtz (Greg's cousin)
I don't think we have met in person, but you are the talk of SLU and everyone here is sending their prayers your way. We are all in shock to say the least that this happened to you and it is amazing how many people are supporting you here. Your determination and strong willed personality is something I look up to you for. You seem to be an incredible girl and the outcome of this unfortunate mess will be victorious with all the love people are sending your way..
ReplyDeleteStay strong and know that you have hundreds of fans supporting you every step of the way!
Dear Emily and Team Evans,
ReplyDeleteThe Mackays are rooting for you and storming Heaven with many, many prayers! On Tuesday evening some Gesu women (and one token male) gathered in the Marian Chapel and included you in our intercessory prayers to Our Lady of Lourdes. ..... Keep up the good work and keep smiling! Your upbeat attitude and your awesome, loving family will serve you greatly. :)
With love,
Mrs. Mackay
Dear Emily and Family,
ReplyDeleteYou are ALL in our thoughts and prayers as you undergo this journey.The love and support you have for each other is strong and the community around you shares in that. HANG IN! And keep those smiles...sending hugs to all of you from the Snellings!
Dear Evans Family,
ReplyDeleteSending thoughts and prayers your way. Your courage and strength is remarkable! The Ebners.
Dear Emily, news had crossed the Atlantic ocean. All the exchange students who went to walsh know about you. we send all our deeply love and support for you and your family! We wish you'll come back as soon as possible to party all night to celebrate your improvement! We don't want you to loose your happiness and joy that you have shared with us. We'll do anything to keep your head up!
ReplyDeleteT'estimem Emily Evans,
Judit and Maria
Thanks for the update Kenz! Praying for you guys. Go Team Evans!
ReplyDeleteMike Watts
Emily and the Evans Family,
ReplyDeleteI saw this blog posted by Gretchen and am so inspired by all of you. Stay strong, positive, and courageous, Emily! I will be thinking about all of you and praying for a clean bill of health for Emily.
Maley Ebner
Kappa Delta Love,
ReplyDeleteYou were missed at chapter last night but all of our prayers and love go out to you in Cleveland.
Emily- My Dad asked me to write because he doesn't Facebook. LOL only an engineer could make that into a verb.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, the entire Crozier family is praying for you. We even let number 50 know so that he can put some good words in for you because we figure he's running the place up there by now.
Love, The Crozier family
Greetings from English class, Emily!
ReplyDeleteKenz and I are currently looking at some boring art stuff.
Thinking of you and we hope you are having a good day.
I will hopefully be able to visit you sometime this weekend!
sending my love and prayers to you always!
love, kenzarooni and jbar <3
We are all thinking of you and praying for you as you embark upon this difficult journey. I will make sure that prayers will also go out every Thursday night at Evening Prayer at Gesu. I know that if anyone can beat this, TeamEvans will!
ReplyDeleteEmily, I am so glad Deb S. sent me this link! We are thinking and praying for you and Anna is sending you tons of hugs! She misses you! Love, Robin, Big Lenny, Lenny, Robby and Anna.
ReplyDeleteMs. Emily... They say good sleep and laughter are the best medicines. Here's to silly dreams for a full and speedy recovery! The Garofoli family
ReplyDeleteEmily,
ReplyDeleteThe world is waiting for you finish school to become a Director of Public Relations. The company you work for will learn what I already know. You are one of the most energetic, caring and nicest persons I have ever met. Overcome this period in your life and pursue your dreams.
Tony Garofoli (Teammate/Coach 7th Grade Gesu Basketball 2007)