update on valerie, not good

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update on valerie, not good
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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 8:16am

they saw the oncologist yesterday. after examining her he said that she was stage 3 and possibly stage 4. so, they did a bone marrow test on her.
they are still going to anchorage the end of next week for another test.
john said they could possibly move them closer to a cancer center for six months, but he's not sure.
from what he said hawaii is still not out of the picture, but seems doubtful. if the doctor says it's ok, they will come over this way for the court date on custody of emily and eileen.
it's all just a very sad situation.

on the other hand i had a great time yesterday at the outlet malls, we went to two. got some new clothes for bugfest and my trip to washington. stocked up on bath and body works, got a few books, and bought some outfits for rose ellen. in between the two malls we ate at ruby tuesday's.

my other ddil called last night, she said the kids asked her if i would recognize them when i see them. i had to laugh, how could a grandmother forget what her grandchildren look like. just a couple more weeks and i will be headed out there.

have to go grocery shopping today and start getting the house ready for dh's sisters to arrive.

have a great day

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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 8:22am

Prayers for your son and DDIL.


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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 8:28am
It sounds like a rough situation.
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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 1:41pm

What type of cancer does she have, Ellen?
I probably missed that from a previous post.
That does not sound good.

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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 2:31pm
they didn't say which kind of lymphoma, deb. so i don't know if it's hodgkins or non hodgkins.
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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 2:41pm

Ellen I'm so sorry about this bad news for Valerie. Hopefully, with the strides they are making with cancer there can be a good outcome to this. My prayers goes out to her and you all.


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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 3:00pm
I know there are actually MANY cures with the Hodgkins variety, not so sure about the other type.

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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 4:34pm

Not exactly the news we were all praying for, Ellen. But our prayers are still with Valerie and all of her family and friends.

 


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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 5:46pm
Dear grammyellen, I often do not post that much at least like I did in the beginning but I did want to let you know that Valerie in in my prayers. Cancer is a demon all in itself.It attacks even the more healthy and strongest persons. What helps me with my illnesses is praying and knowing God will take care of us.God would not hurt us because he loves and he created us. and also pray for endurance. I'm not trying to preach, just been there my self. Since November I have helped and watch 7 friends or family members pass but then I watched and 5 more make it and one of them they only gave a week to live. My dearest spiritual sister and friend died of breast cancer. We were there every day along with hospice. And now another friend just had her breast remove yesterday. So I will pray for you and your family and pray for endurance. One more thing, please don't forget about each of you taking care of yourself. We all have a tendency to put a hold one ones own health and needs.
Been there big time with that also. Agape to my ladybug sister and her family.....ellie-mite
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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 6:07pm

Ellen,

I am so sorry to hear this. It has to be so hard on the whole family. I hope she will be one of the lucky ones who are able to get rid of this. The husband of one of my friends had the non-Hodgkins lymphoma several years ago and was able to get it into remission. I will keep her and her family in my prayers.

I am looking forward to hopefully being able to meet up with you when you come out to Washington next month.

Ellen

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Sat, 07-31-2010 - 6:17pm
thanks ellen,
i hope we can meet up too. i will send you my cell phone number in an email. august 18th can't get here fast enough.
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