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

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Boosts

There must be a few more days ahead of me before the getting-better part starts. Whew, what they boosted in me must be working its way out bit by bit. What I'm expelling is toxic, and leaves me exhausted and in pain. My appetite has been very little, usually soup and toast, so I make sure to drink Ensure and the sports drinks with electrolytes to replenish. I have not lost my hair, but I have lost 14 pounds, so I'm down to what my driver's license says. Diet and exercise would've been the best way to lose those, but oh well.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Is today the day that you have started to feel better? Is tomorrow that day? I know it will be very soon, it MUST be. All the prayers and love that is sent your way will lead you to the sunny side of the street. Please and thank you God for making it now.

What a way to lose 14 lbs! You hang onto what you have left. You have no more to spare.

I love you.
Mom

Anonymous said...

Debbie, Rob and Me send our prayers to you. What a awesome 25th that must of been your girls did a awesome job it sounded beautiful!

Anonymous said...

JULIE SAID
my poor baby sister... i am so sorry you feel bad! but it is what had to be... and will be out of your way soon. hopefully, mom and i will get your comfort food to you by the time you start to feel better... and you can start to get those 14 back.
i love you SO MUCH! hang in there sugar foot!

Anonymous said...

Sorry you aren't feeling well Debbie, we are praying for you that this stage won't last too long and the news from the doctor will be good in a few short weeks. Hang in there!

Anonymous said...

Debbie and Family - I've tried to post previously yet the post just would not go! Here's trying again. Can you send some of that kickapoo joy juice my way? Dropping 14 pounds is good. However, you may want to try different drinks, say tequilla or California's red, red wine. They make you "feel" lighter, just stay off the bathroom scales after consuming vast quantities. Get well!

Anonymous said...

Hi Debbie, been thinking about you a lot lately. I've seen Kellie, Dawn and Mich, we are all thinking about you and praying. Our thoughts are with you. Blessings, Laurie White