Well, it is MOMMA! again.
Although Emmy is up and moving for a bit, I have been granted her approval to make an update.
Night two went by with great success. Her 2nd treatment of the "big dog" therapy drugs have come and gone. It is a blessing to know that she is well underway with getting better and healing her leg.
Today's title is "Symphony of Care" as this phrase came to my mind when I had the chance to speak with Emmy's cousin, Bianca, in Tacoma, WA. The team here has been exceptional and everyone is on the same page - all staff including nurses, PT and OT, social workers, residents, fellows and primary doctors. Since this is our first real hospital experience, this is something that we have come to realize and appreciate.
More importantly, Emily is doing well, despite the powerful therapy that ran thru her body last night, she is good. One nurse, Diana, said she could write the book on "How to be the perfect patient". This too came to my mind last night as Todd and I, (along with all her teachers and coaches) have known, Emily is so willing to please. This is a time when that attribute matters, and actually may be the reason she holds this trait. Em follows directions and asks questions. So, in the report card of Pediatric Cancer care, she gets an "A" for results and "O" for outstanding effort.
The nausea comes and goes and the team is not only on it, but out in front of it. Em's goal today is drinking and hopefully a bit of mild food. Zero appetite is okay but the team wants her to perk up and be ready to go home feeling good. The pain in her leg has substantially subsided, (according to her) and that is a welcome change.
We appreciate all she is doing as a patient and her "Symphony of Care" is making beautiful music for Emily and all of us.
Stay close and thank you for good thoughts and prayers.
Hi Emily, I am a friend of your parents (tell them hi, haven't seen them in a long time). Welcome to the SURVIVOR CLUB! It's a club that has a terrible initiation, but the end results are FABULOUS!! I've been a member for almost 9 years now...and defeating the little c is awesome (I will not refere to it as the big c because it is never larger then me!!) You will find how very important your friends and family are during this LITTLE BUMP in the road! Prayer was always important to me, but now it is MAJORLY important! I felt the prayers of all and it was so unbelievably awesome..I still continue to feel them today. Our Blessed Mother and I have a strong connection to one another! Pray the Memorare. It is a prayer that will never let you down in good times and so-so times. The little c is a life changer for sure, but for the good! Little things just really are not that important any more!!! You will enjoy life to the absolute fullest!!! What a joy to be so young and be able to realize this gift!!! I just got a really bad haircut yesterday and my girls were horrified..my feelings were oh well it will grow! Life is good!!!! Believe it or not this will all be a blur to you in a very short time! I am so happy to welcome you to the fabulous world of the SURVIVOR CLUB! Fight like a girl!
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ReplyDeleteDown here in North Carolina, it's such a blessing to be able to follow Em's progress through this blog even though I'm so far away. I've been thinking and praying for all of you this past week. I'm glad to know you're doing well, Em, as I knew you would. You're undoubtedly one of the strongest girls I know, and you have such a great support system backing you up.
It seems like only yesterday we were back at the dubjay in Mr. Truax's APES class sitting in the front by ourselves like loners and getting in trouble for coloring during class. Or cheering at the Padua basketball game and saying that one kid's name every time he came by because we were bored and it was funny. I've missed you the last few months but I know that you've been busy at SLU having a blast and experiencing a whole new life. I'm glad that you have so many people surrounding you to show you how much they love you.
If there's anything I can do, don't hesitate to ask; I'd love to put a smile on your face the way you did a million times for me the last four and a half years. My mom and Maria both send their love. We all miss you and are here for you! I love you times a million and pray for your progress every day. Hang in there, love, you'll pull through.
Love,
Krissy D.
Hi darling Em its your Nonie! !!
ReplyDeleteJanet is my teacher and bless her for putting up with me.
All the news is good and we are so grateful. We are so grateful and can
hardly wait to see all of you. Plan to be there after the Gayl. Scholarship
Fundraiser on may 20.
Hope we continue good sales on our special raaffle. Bianca and Casey
sure did a great job selling!!!!
We were so sorry to miss all the fun.
Fr Ed was so glad to get your blog info this morning when went to the office and plans to be in touch soon. You are in the prayers of the faithful every Sunday
morning and a special mass was said for you was offered by Fr Ed those last
Sunday. We have so many friends and Lions members interested ln your
progress.
Em, knowhow much we love you and are ssooooproud of how you are
handling your situation. Your whole teamevansss!!!
Pardon ALL the many,many errors.
Kisses. And hugs from all of us.........I Love You!!!!
Hi Em!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted you to know we are so inspired by your strength and determination to kick this cancer! Your belief in God's will is amazing and we know that is what will get you and your family through all of this. If there is anything at all we can do for you or your family please let us know. You are in our prayers.
The Wymers
Keep it up, TeamEvans! You are a collective force to be reckoned with!!!! I'm so glad your first steps to wellness are behind you, Em. Love from Kansas.
ReplyDeleteEmily...check out my Facebook account. The Lady Bulldogs are ripping e^3 at the City semi finals today!!!!! Once a bulldog always a bulldog. Wish I could attach the photo for you!!!
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