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

Monday, October 20, 2008

Longevity

This weekend was a real test of longevity. Saturday afternoon we drove to UNC (about 1-1/2 hours away) to see Andrea as Princess Alexandra in the play "Elephant Man." Other than a little stomach pain at dinner I was feeling quite good and then made it through the (amazing!) 2-hour play, but by 10:30pm I was ready to call it a night at the hotel while a group went out afterwards. Doug in his ankle cast hobbled around quite well. Sunday there was nothing wrong with my appetite as we went to brunch. We said our goodbye's at the dorm and headed back. More stomach issues just as we got back into Castle Rock, but then a great nap during the second quarter of the Packer game on TV did wonders. All in all. a quite successful outing.

This next week will be quite busy getting the last of my newsletters for '08 further along. Tori's off school for Fall break. The big day is Wednesday when we meet with the surgeon who will determine how successful the previous treatments have been, and let us know when the surgery should take place.
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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear Debbie,

I am saying your Wednesday prayer over and over again."Thank you God for allowing Debbie's surgery to be minor if at all." Amen.

Tomorrow, I want to hear that my prayer was answered positively. You are doing so well. I am sure you can handle what ever need be. You always have.As your Mother, I think you have already suffered enough for one little gal. I hope that the treatments are all finished. I love you so

October 21, 2008 at 7:55 AM
Anonymous said...

Dear Debbie,
I know that today is the big day for you. My prayers are joined with your mom's in agreement.
Saw on the news that you had snow last night...hope that doesn't interfere with your appt. today.
And I'm praying that Doug has a speedy recovery. He has become a Hero in my sight!
Love,
Aunt Janice

October 22, 2008 at 7:07 AM
Anonymous said...

Hi Debbie!

I can't believe you have the time or energy to keep this up, but it is a great way to let us all know how you are progressing. I too am praying for the best results from your appointment. Hang in there lady! You deserve some good news! Tell Dougie Hi for me too.

Karen

October 22, 2008 at 11:54 AM

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