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

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Postponed 25th Anniversary

We finally celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, postponed last October 1st for obvious reasons. We're now back from a week with friends in Cozumel, I felt quite good except for a little fatigue after zip lining 12 runs over the treetops. I am so thankful for my regained health, and the ability to do this kind of stuff again. I think back to 3 months ago when it was hard to get out of bed..... I was not as active as some of the group but enjoyed every bit of what I DID do, and watching the rest. Oh, and I was certain the doctors would have ordered a seaside massage, so I went ahead and had one while the others were snorkeling.

I started taking the Gabapentin 2-1/2 weeks ago for the numbness in my feet and fingers, and am still waiting for improvement. This Wednesday is a follow-up appointment with Dr. McBride to see if things are continuing to heal properly. Also this week I'll call Dr. Brown to see if I can set up the final surgery for either the end of August or end of September.

3 comments:

Susie said...

Debbie and Doug - So glad you had a wonderful vacation....Glad to hear you rested, and soaked up the sun and rested and had a "few" cocktails.... I hope you had a couple of Coronas for me.

Hope to see you soon. Wishing you another wonderful, happy and healthly 25 years together. It goes fast - Don and I are going to celebrate 40.....
Love ya, Susie and Don

Anonymous said...

DEBORAH DAWN DAVIS I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ZIPLINED THROUGH THE TREES... WHAT THE (#@!!) OMG ! what is the matter with you? ... good thing you aren't my kid... good thing i didn't have kids... geeesh....

well, i'm just glad you feel good enough to do it, anyway...

Well, here comes the end of August, guess it's time to get serious again... wish i could be there to hang on to your hand, I'm going to need to....

you sure put me through a lot you know.

thinking of you...sincerely!
LOVE YOU SO MUCH
julie

Anonymous said...

Sister Debbie,
Zipping through the tree tops!! One year ago today you were diagnosed with that dreadful news. Oh, What you have been through!!Now, look at you, you look astonishing, and are a sight for soar eyes. It was wonderful to see you, Doug and the girls, a month ago. You totally amaze me! I love you. Kathy