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

Friday, April 24, 2009

Hydration

I just went in today to have an infusion of fluids. I was supposed to on Monday and Wednesday as well but passed because 1) I didn't feel I needed it, and 2) I was busy getting all the newsletters to press. Which I DID.... on time!!! Yeah. But today I had no excuse, so I did. The room was pretty quiet, only one couple and a mom and son, so I was able to read quite a bit of New Moon (2nd book in the Twilight series, Andi made me do it! :)  

We're very excited that we've not only made plans this summer to come home to IL to visit mine and Doug's families, but also booked our long overdue 25th anniversary trip to Cosumel with friends. Our anniversary was last October, but due to these circumstances it got postponed - until now! I still need to get through this last treatment, then I can schedule the surgery to hook everything back up and remove my port, likely the last week of May. Then it's uphill from there.

Thanks to my old high school friend, Linda, who just got in touch with me after these some 29 years. Your message was inspirational, thank you. And you may keep those pounds, thank you. I had plenty of my own before this and don't wish to get them back. 

My love to all who check in from time-to-time, and who've done countless acts of kindness.

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2 comments:

Sharon said...

Only 88 days to Cozumel - but more importantly, just 2 days until you are d.o.n.e! You are so strong and have truly been amazing to watch throughout this battle.

I'll be thinking positive thoughts for you this week. Get some rest and dream of sunshine and palapa.

April 26, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Michele Olson said...

Hooray for you!! We will celebrate big in CZ for your anniversary!! You are such an inspiration to all of us Debbie!

May 6, 2009 at 12:21 PM

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