It's been a terribly long time since I've updated on mom. She continues to progress back into her regular lifestyle and is feeling well. Just yesterday she told me her energy is !back! and I was glad to hear it... I haven't seen her in over a month!
She and my paps will be here next week for Turkey Day. We're planning a cocktail party to meet Thayne's girlfriend's parents and hoping to do some baby shopping. I'm having a girl so now we can plan! Mom has been giving the baby little gifts each time she sees us... it's funny.
Next round of blood tests is early December and we hope for continued good news.
I've joined the Wash Park Relay for Life Committee and will likely be taking on a co-captain role with advocacy. I attended my first group meeting last night... such a great group of passionate people! Relay will be in late July 2010 and we have high hopes for fundraising and raising awareness about issues facing cancer patients.
That's it for now! Thanks to everyone for continued well-wishes...
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Duathlon to sport beer garden
Don't forget to register for the 1st Annual Du Good Off-Road Duathlon that's benefitting local Ulysses cancer patients in need. This unprecedented event is sure to bring out a great group of local bikers, runners and others who just wanna have fun!
Not convinced yet? There's a beer garden. That should do it.
Click here to register now. Anyone can also volunteer (in the beer garden, no less). Contact the event organizers at: dugoodevents@yahoo.com or 806-206-4135.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Good NEWS!
Mom is clear of cancer (I can't say "cancer-free", b/c it's just too scary)! Mom is in GOOD health! Mom got her bile drainage bag out (thank heavens)! Mom's blood work and CT scan showed positive progress from her rather complicated surgery and normal levels of everything that must be normal! Mom's surgeon smiled from ear-to-ear (and he doesn't smile so easily)!
Mom herself was clearly smiling ear-to-ear herself when she told me, in the most relieved voice I've ever heard, "I'm walking out these revolving doors for the first time... happy!"
Obvs, we have to hold our breath again in six months, to be sure, but we'll take today's news and run for the hills. See ya!
Just kidding... all of you, each of you, is and has been so important to mom and our entire family during this seemingly never-ending travail through the cancer jungle. We can never thank everyone enough for being supportive and caring about mom, the most amazingly brave person I know. For, if she hadn't let those amazing surgeons argue over her treatment and do what they thought best, I fear we would not be sitting on today's pile of relief.
I regularly get "successful" patient video stories from the Mayo Clinic on Facebook. Because I'm a writer, I've been waiting for weeks to even hope that I might be able to help write mom's success story for America's finest healthcare system.
Stay posted. We still have the First Annual Du Good duathlon on October 3 in Ulysses to complete with success. Sign-up today if you haven't already. It's sure to be a day to remember for everyone involved.
Mom herself was clearly smiling ear-to-ear herself when she told me, in the most relieved voice I've ever heard, "I'm walking out these revolving doors for the first time... happy!"
Obvs, we have to hold our breath again in six months, to be sure, but we'll take today's news and run for the hills. See ya!
Just kidding... all of you, each of you, is and has been so important to mom and our entire family during this seemingly never-ending travail through the cancer jungle. We can never thank everyone enough for being supportive and caring about mom, the most amazingly brave person I know. For, if she hadn't let those amazing surgeons argue over her treatment and do what they thought best, I fear we would not be sitting on today's pile of relief.
I regularly get "successful" patient video stories from the Mayo Clinic on Facebook. Because I'm a writer, I've been waiting for weeks to even hope that I might be able to help write mom's success story for America's finest healthcare system.
Stay posted. We still have the First Annual Du Good duathlon on October 3 in Ulysses to complete with success. Sign-up today if you haven't already. It's sure to be a day to remember for everyone involved.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Off to Mayo
Mom and dad are traveling to Mayo today and will start mom's new appointments on Monday.
We had such a treat last weekend when she and my dad unexpectedly cruised into Denver for the weekend. We haven't had one of "those" weekends since March, when we first discovered she might be sick. It was bittersweet and very nice to relax and enjoy the lovely Colorado mornings and evenings (forget the afternoons, because it was HOT)!
Mom was looking a million times more healthy than last time we saw her in mid-July. She has much weight to regain, but her spirit is back and her energy was surprisingly hefty.
Keep mom is your prayers over the next few days as we await news of pathology reports and how her recovery after surgery is progressing.
We had such a treat last weekend when she and my dad unexpectedly cruised into Denver for the weekend. We haven't had one of "those" weekends since March, when we first discovered she might be sick. It was bittersweet and very nice to relax and enjoy the lovely Colorado mornings and evenings (forget the afternoons, because it was HOT)!
Mom was looking a million times more healthy than last time we saw her in mid-July. She has much weight to regain, but her spirit is back and her energy was surprisingly hefty.
Keep mom is your prayers over the next few days as we await news of pathology reports and how her recovery after surgery is progressing.
Friday, August 14, 2009
A recovery metaphor
Wow, mid-August is on our tail!
As far as I know, mom is progressing in a good way. She has her new appointments scheduled at Mayo in about two weeks, and only time will tell. I think she's feeling better. I know it's been good for to return to work. And I know she's able to make sure I'm on track with certain things (he he). But I think she's a wee bit bored, not having gained all of her regular combusting energy back yet.
Recovery gets so long and boring that I've almost forgotten what it was like before this all happened. It used to not be unusual for me to phone her at work if I get lost. I get lost a lot.
Yesterday morning, low and behold, I was lost, trying to remember where a friend lived and rushing to work at the same time. I picked up the phone in a panic and thought, "who can I call?" Hubzo was off work to hang out with a friend in town, so... nope, he's sleeping in and that won't work. Thayne is traveling for work, not in Boulder... won't work. Nobody's at the office yet... that won't work.
Oh! I suddenly remembered that I could call mom at work!!!
Alas, I peeked down at the time and it was only 8:45 AM in Kansas. I didn't think she'd be in quite yet with her shortened hours.
So, I called and woke up hubzo from dreamland instead. Thank goodness for Google maps.
As far as I know, mom is progressing in a good way. She has her new appointments scheduled at Mayo in about two weeks, and only time will tell. I think she's feeling better. I know it's been good for to return to work. And I know she's able to make sure I'm on track with certain things (he he). But I think she's a wee bit bored, not having gained all of her regular combusting energy back yet.
Recovery gets so long and boring that I've almost forgotten what it was like before this all happened. It used to not be unusual for me to phone her at work if I get lost. I get lost a lot.
Yesterday morning, low and behold, I was lost, trying to remember where a friend lived and rushing to work at the same time. I picked up the phone in a panic and thought, "who can I call?" Hubzo was off work to hang out with a friend in town, so... nope, he's sleeping in and that won't work. Thayne is traveling for work, not in Boulder... won't work. Nobody's at the office yet... that won't work.
Oh! I suddenly remembered that I could call mom at work!!!
Alas, I peeked down at the time and it was only 8:45 AM in Kansas. I didn't think she'd be in quite yet with her shortened hours.
So, I called and woke up hubzo from dreamland instead. Thank goodness for Google maps.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Duathlon Registration Now Open
Registration is now open at www.dugoodevents.com for the October 3, 2009, Du Good Duathlon benefiting both mom and another local cancer patient.
The race will be held on newly developed biking and running trails at Frazier Park in Ulysses. This event is so unique because not only will it serve as a wonderful fundraiser opportunity for local community members in need, but it's also introducing everyone to untapped recreational resources in Frazier Park that can be utilized annually through this event, which can be repurposed to benefit others year after year.
The Duathlon is divided into several categories, including Experienced, Novice, and Kids 1/2, so all ages and varying experience levels with off-road biking and running can participate. View detailed race maps of the biking and running course by visiting www.dugoodevents.com.
Individuals and teams can now register online or via regular mail by visiting www.dugoodevents.com. Early-entry fee rates run until September 26. Fees increase after that date, and online registration officially closes on October 2, 2009.
Proceeds from the event will come from local sponsorships and race entries. For more information about sponsoring or volunteering at the Duathlon, please contact Melodie Faulkner Weis at dugoodevents@yahoo.com or (806)-206-4135.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Recovery continues, slowly
Well, mom's been working half-days for the past week and although it tires her out, I think it's been good for her. She seems in better spirits all the time. I haven't actually seen her now for two weeks. My trip home last weekend was postponed, so I'm hoping to see her soon.
She sounds good on the phone, but who really knows. Ha ha. She baked cookies this weekend, so I think everyone knows that's a good sign.
Although her fatigue continues, as it likely will for some time, her mind is feeling better. Onto Mayo, hopefully, end of this month for a check-up that we really hope is a positive one!
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