We had a wonderful time on our trip to Montreal! The wedding was exquisite! It probably rivaled Will & Kate's! The kids had so much fun - they both danced the night away till 1 am! Mom and Dad had lots of fun too! There were at least 3 other kids tables so there was no need for us to entertain them! Merci Paul and Kat! It was a wonderful night out!
Our friends from Moncton drove in so we spent Sunday afternoon and Monday with them! The kids haven't seen each other for 2 years, but when we get together they always seem to click! We saw the Biodome and enjoyed our visit! Thanks for making the drive to Montreal!
We also had the pleasure of having Sylvie join us for dinner! She originates from Quebec City area and spent at least 10 years living here! We have not seen her for about 7 years! It was like we were together yesterday! Thanks for taking time to join us!
It's been a week of laundry and resting for me! CancerCare next week for port care and blood work!
Thanks for keeping us in mind and thanks for all the prayer support that we have been receiving!
Off to the playground with the kids!
Love,
Karen and gang
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Monday, July 4, 2011
111 & 41.....
That would be my hemogloubin and platelets! Must be all the red meat I have been eating - BBQ season!
Sorry that I have been slow on updating the blog - but I am feeling better and my gardens, flower beds, kids and Doug all needed some TLC! We spend a great Canada Day Weekend at Bird River. Jen and I slept through the fireworks while Doug and Kris saw the display across the River from us! It apparantly was quite nice!
The kids both got great report cards despite all the things going on this past 7 months. I am so very proud of them both and a big thanks to all their teachers!
Our summer plans include a trip to Montreal for Doug's cousins wedding - just got the OK today from CancerCare to go! At my age who knew that I would need "permission" to travel! My hair is coming in and I am going hatless. My true colour is revealed! I'm thinking of going platnium - something I always wanted to do!
I feel so blessed to have so many people supporting us and praying for our entire family. Thank you all!
Have a safe and happy summer after the very long winter!
Love,
K and gang
Sorry that I have been slow on updating the blog - but I am feeling better and my gardens, flower beds, kids and Doug all needed some TLC! We spend a great Canada Day Weekend at Bird River. Jen and I slept through the fireworks while Doug and Kris saw the display across the River from us! It apparantly was quite nice!
The kids both got great report cards despite all the things going on this past 7 months. I am so very proud of them both and a big thanks to all their teachers!
Our summer plans include a trip to Montreal for Doug's cousins wedding - just got the OK today from CancerCare to go! At my age who knew that I would need "permission" to travel! My hair is coming in and I am going hatless. My true colour is revealed! I'm thinking of going platnium - something I always wanted to do!
I feel so blessed to have so many people supporting us and praying for our entire family. Thank you all!
Have a safe and happy summer after the very long winter!
Love,
K and gang
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thank You Donors & Fellow Foofighters!
Well I did it - the 2.5 km Spring Sprint for brain tumor research. I wanted Doug to bring the wheelbarrow to push me in case I didn't have the energy to finish! He declined. We had about 11 people join us - and we had a great time! We also raised $6,050.00 - when we entered we had hoped to make around 3 grand! Thank you all so very much for supporting what I think is an excellent cause!
This week I was a little tired from the walk - doing next to nothing for 6 months will do that to you. I did manage to get in some of my plants. What I could get done in 1 hour now takes a day! But I am so happy and grateful to be alive and able to do it!
So once again thanks for following along on our journey,and especially thanks for the prayers and all the support!
Love,
Karen and gang
This week I was a little tired from the walk - doing next to nothing for 6 months will do that to you. I did manage to get in some of my plants. What I could get done in 1 hour now takes a day! But I am so happy and grateful to be alive and able to do it!
So once again thanks for following along on our journey,and especially thanks for the prayers and all the support!
Love,
Karen and gang
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Field Trips and Riding on School Busses......
I had the pleasure of going with my son's grade 2 class on a field trip to the airport....although a relatively a short bus ride it brought back those dreaded memories of riding the bus for 13 years! Kindergarten was the best year as I was picked up right at my door. The other years not so good! We had one bus driver who was never on time and turned a blind eye to the high school boys, who often were involved in a fight of some sort! Our last driver was so old and possibly blind - he frequently forgot to drop me off despite all of the shouts for him to stop. We (the grade 12 girls) used to send the token grade 11 boy to the front of the bus when we were crossing Hwy 12 (there was no overpass then) to make sure that it was safe for him to cross! Enough reminiscing - I survived the field trip and it's good to know that the bus drivers have improved!
I was at CancerCare this am and my blood is holding. Actually my platelets are up to 30. The really good news is that I don't have to go back till the end of the month! My energy level is up a little so I am thankful for that!
This weekend we have the Spring Sprint - and so far if Sylvia is right the weather should be decent! The kids are excited and so happy to have some of their friends join our team! Thank you to all our supporters who are helping us reach our goal!
Once again thank you for all the prayers, support and encouragement!
Love ya,
Karen
I was at CancerCare this am and my blood is holding. Actually my platelets are up to 30. The really good news is that I don't have to go back till the end of the month! My energy level is up a little so I am thankful for that!
This weekend we have the Spring Sprint - and so far if Sylvia is right the weather should be decent! The kids are excited and so happy to have some of their friends join our team! Thank you to all our supporters who are helping us reach our goal!
Once again thank you for all the prayers, support and encouragement!
Love ya,
Karen
Friday, May 20, 2011
MRI results
Saw Dr.S today for my MRI results. It has been 4 months since I had to stop the chemo, I don't know if it is modern medicine, positive thinking or all the people praying for me, but the tumor is smaller again! So we continue with no treatments and have another MRI in 12 weeks. My blood counts are low but stable and I am feeling good to be alive again!
We intend to enjoy the long weekend and hope that you do too!
Thanks again for everything,
Love,
Karen and the gang
We intend to enjoy the long weekend and hope that you do too!
Thanks again for everything,
Love,
Karen and the gang
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Dentists
I am finally starting to feel alive again! I've even been puttering around the yard - doing nothing fast - but is so good to be outside! Then Lucky me looses a filling. It is off to the dentist today for hopefully a quick fix. The last time I saw her she told me that if I ever lost that particular one I would need a crown. Wish me luck! I think I have a true phobia of dentists!
I had another repeat MRI done yesterday. I get the results on Friday. I am keeping my fingers crossed!
We have entered a team to walk (2.5 km) in the Spring Sprint with all proceeds going to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada. If you would like to join us on the walk - let me know and I'll get the info off to you and yours. Oh yeah the walk/run is on June 5th. I'll be the one at the end!
So once again thanks for all the love, support, and prayers that we continue to receive. If you have any extra please send them to all the people who are battling the flooding - especially those along the Assiniboine River and in Oakville.
Love,
Karen and gang
I had another repeat MRI done yesterday. I get the results on Friday. I am keeping my fingers crossed!
We have entered a team to walk (2.5 km) in the Spring Sprint with all proceeds going to the Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada. If you would like to join us on the walk - let me know and I'll get the info off to you and yours. Oh yeah the walk/run is on June 5th. I'll be the one at the end!
So once again thanks for all the love, support, and prayers that we continue to receive. If you have any extra please send them to all the people who are battling the flooding - especially those along the Assiniboine River and in Oakville.
Love,
Karen and gang
Friday, May 6, 2011
104
No that's not my age.....but sometimes I feel like it!! It's my hemogloubin! It hasn't been above 100 since March....now thats something to celebrate....maybe I'll take an extra iron pill to reward myself! I don't have to go back to CancerCare till next week for more labs - I love my weekends "off"!
It has been a very busy week around the house. On Thursday our son turned 8! We made smiley face cookies for him to bring to school and on his birthday it was also the school Spring Musical! It was a wonderful concert and it was great to see people! We got him LEGO and he is still busy trying to find the time to finish! He was working on it this morning! I know what he'll be doing after school!
A big thanks to my hairdresser who made a home visit - my hair is starting grow back - but it looked like a mad scientist cut my hair! Neurosurgeons and radiation techs are not great hairdressers! I now have a sleek buzz cut with bangs so it can grow back nice and even!
So once again a big thank you for all those prayers that are being sent our way!
Love,
Karen and family
It has been a very busy week around the house. On Thursday our son turned 8! We made smiley face cookies for him to bring to school and on his birthday it was also the school Spring Musical! It was a wonderful concert and it was great to see people! We got him LEGO and he is still busy trying to find the time to finish! He was working on it this morning! I know what he'll be doing after school!
A big thanks to my hairdresser who made a home visit - my hair is starting grow back - but it looked like a mad scientist cut my hair! Neurosurgeons and radiation techs are not great hairdressers! I now have a sleek buzz cut with bangs so it can grow back nice and even!
So once again a big thank you for all those prayers that are being sent our way!
Love,
Karen and family
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