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, September 5, 2009

Post Surgery Update

I'm happy that 13lbs of that fluid weight has come off, making my stomach more comfortable. The incision area is just fine, I can sneeze and sit up without concern. The staples come out next week. My system has definitely woke up but the unpredictability of it is keeping me close to home. I've noticed I can now sleep on my side again. Up until a day or two ago that was too painful.

We have been so fortunate to have friends and neighbors bring us dinners again. Although I'm up and around, I shouldn't be bending and lifting too much, so this has been a God-send for us. Thank you to them for the delicious meals and their thoughtfulness.

Doug's going to a funeral today of a good friend of ours who lost his battle with cancer. In months past, Brian and I would talk on the phone, compare treatments and co-misserate. Rest now, my friend.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I am so happy you are feeling better, and that your beautiful friends are taking care of you. I am so sorry you lost your friend Brian... my condolences...
julie