A Note from Debbie.....
It's been one amazing year and now I am happy to say I am cured. Please see below for my journey through cancer....
Hello my friends, on August 4, 2008 I was diagnosed with Cancer.
As you can imagine the initial shock was great, for me, Doug and our girls. We've now got a great team of colorectal doctors, learned a lot about what is ahead, and have gotten our minds wrapped around it. So now we are in the "let's get this thing out of here" mode and feel very confident that, with prayers and support of my friends and family, by next Spring I will celebrate being cancer-free.
Please join me in this journey of Recovery, and visit this blog from time to time for updates, to post your comments, and read others'. If you're new to Blogging (as am I!) new postings are at the top, click the Archives at the left and scroll down to start at the beginning, then press "Comments" to read responses, and please add your own! And if you will, leave your name and how we're associated, as opposed to Anonymous (thanks!). Email Doug for instructions if you have trouble, ddavis@archifects.com.
With much love,
Debbie
Update on Debbie
Hi Friends and Family,
Wanted to give you an update on Deb. We have finished three weeks of Chemotherapy and Radiation. Or as I’d like to think, three weeks of destroying the cancer. We have two and a half more weeks ahead of us and Deb is starting to feel the effects. She is tiring more quickly and does experience the upset stomach a bit also. But I got to tell ya, she continues to amaze me with her attitude that this is merely a distraction in her daily life. She continues to work which is good therapy for her and tries to keep things on as much of a normal basis as possible.
In about two weeks we will be going thru more tests to see how successful this first round of treatment has been. Some of the symptoms of what started this are disappearing so I’m positive that the cancer is being destroyed. So with that said, pray for her that this first round is successful and that the surgery will also be very successful.
I continue to thank you all for the thoughts, prayers, generous acts of kindness, emails and phone calls. You all have been an inspiration to us and for that we are blessed.
Positive Vibrations
Doug
5 comments:
Debbie and family,
We do continue to pray for you constantly down here in the Ozarks. I'm believing for very positive results from your treatment.
You are such an inspiration to all of us.
Love,
Aunt Janice
Hey little sister,
I'm sorry you are starting to feel the effects of the radiation treatment. I'll bet that little-crusty-charred-black-oval-dried-up-lookin'-pardon-the-expression-little-terd-of-a-fella,isn't feelin too good either!! Hell, I hope he's beyond feeling. He's blown to shmitherines! (wherever that is) You've always been known to have a butt load of courage. Don't worry about keeping your chin up for everyone. Just get some much needed rest, sweet Debbie. Get some sleep so your body can recouperate.
I love you
Kathy
Debbie and Doug,
You are both an incredible inspiration to us. Thank you for this beautiful blog - a gift to us all. There is no doubt that your attitude, family and friend support will get you through this. As quote fans, here's another: "Laugh uncontrollably....it clears the mind" (don't know who said it but the Dove Chocolate Bites added it to their wrappers)! Try to find those laughs - we are sure some certain Mallard party memories will bring it on! Know that there are many prayers being said for you.
Karen, Jeff and Carly
Debbie and Doug,
You guys are an incredible inspiration to us. Your attitude and support from family and friends is amazing. This beautiful blog is a gift to us all - thanks. Try to find those laughs - "laugh uncontrollably....it clears the mind." Not sure who said it but Dove Chocolate Bites included it on their wrappers! (we are sure the many Mallard Parties will give you plenty of material)! Know the many prayers and positive thoughts that are coming your way.
Jeff, Karen and Carly
from your sister Julie
Laughing uncontrollably is one of Debbie's greatest gifts... I have seen her go into tears, many times... and joined her on some of those occasions! Thank you Karen, what a wonderful idea!
Debbie, you tickle me every time i look over my left shoulder at my desk and see the pic of you feeding the giraffe! Just thinking of the good times with you and our family memories brings up laughter...
Jeff sitting on his heels, with his boots on his knees... Jeff has ALWAYS made us laugh! May you NEVER lose that! Doug has that very talent as well...
And we are a great audience!
i must go now!
OUT BLACK SPOT – BE GONE WITH YOU!
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