Posted by stephanie on 9th April 2008
Sunday we will have visitation at Thompson’s Harveson and Cole Funeral home located at 702 Eighth Ave. Ft Worth from 4:00 to 6:00
Funeral will be on Monday at 1:00 at All Saint’s Episcopal Church located at 5001 Crestline Rd. Ft Worth
Burial will be at Greenwood Memorial Park located at 3100 White Settlement Rd. Ft Worth
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Posted by stephanie on 8th April 2008
She passed away late this afternoon. We are looking at Monday for her Funeral. I will keep you posted. We have alot to do in the next few days.
John
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Posted by stephanie on 8th April 2008
Hospice came out yesterday and supplied us with a bed and a few other items. Her final hours are near. She is not in pain and we are here by her side.
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Posted by stephanie on 6th April 2008
Yesterday she was able to talk and walk. Today is a different story. She is unable to get up, drink or eat by herself. We are doing the best we can to meet her needs. She responds to touch and voices. She opens her eyes but I’m not sure what she is looking at - it’s normally the wall. The kids and I are doing fine.
Thanks to her Mother! Without her I’m not sure what I would do.
John
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Posted by stephanie on 21st March 2008
She is no longer able to post anymore. We are down to weeks, days , maybe hours. We have stopped all chemo. She is not in pain and is at peace. Thank you for all your prayers and support.
John
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Posted by stephanie on 5th March 2008
I had my visit with the cardiologist Feb 27 and it went well. I had to stop by The Center to pick up my lab work from the previous Friday. We were running a CT for screening to check to if the new drug was effective. I noticed my tumor markers were quite high after leaving. I spent 3 business days trying to make contact with my team at the Center. I didn’t hardly sleep for many of the days; I was so anxious. We have our chest & abd scan for Monday.
| Tumor Marker |
Range |
Aug
|
Sept
|
Oct
|
Nov
|
Dec
|
Jan
|
Feb
|
| CA 15-3 |
0-31
|
183.7
|
-
|
-
|
400.6
|
-
|
155.2
|
1232.0
|
| CA 27-29 |
0-38
|
430.0
|
678.0
|
655.0
|
727.7
|
691.5
|
363.7
|
1997.0
|
| CEA |
0-3
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
1.8
|
2.1
|
5.6
|
3.4
|
I gathered my fan club: John, Mom and Kim (my sister) and we went to clinic March 5th. I have been having dizzy episodes and confusion this past week. I felt sure it was related to my anxiety and lack of sleep. This appoint was scheduled to review all my test results from my screening: lab work, chest xray, and CT of the chest and abdomen.
After reviewing my complaints, lab work and ct scans. A STAT Head CT was scheduled for the afternoon. Our next visit with Dr. Young will be March 7th. We can not take Avastin if we have a brain tumor.
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Posted by stephanie on 27th February 2008
I saw my Cardiologist today. We were anxious to see how I am recovering with my heart. Dr. Lander is very pleased. While I do still have some shortness of breathe; my heart rate and blood pressure are great. I will see him again in April for a repeat echocardiogram. Here is a link with information about an >> echocardiogram << and >> congestive heart failure << .
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Posted by stephanie on 23rd February 2008
It has been a couple of weeks since I posted an update. This tends to means things are going really well or I am in the hospital too sick to post. In this instance I have been well & busy resting up so I can see David’s baseball games. It is still cold outside and the cold really wears me out.
Last week I took a big whooping shot in the hip (Faslodex) and have struggled with nausea most of the week. I was at clinic yesterday and I saw Dr. Young. My blood counts were good so I was able to get my infusion of Avastin & Zometa. They also gave me an injection of compazine to try & break this nausea cycle. I was able to eat dinner last night, some breakfast this morning and then watch the boys play a game of baseball. I have missed two games this week.
This was a good game to watch it was for the championship of the consolation bracket. It was day time and a bit warmer. David started the game pitching and pitched 5 2/3 innings with 7 strikeouts and no runs. He came out with the score 3-0, runners on the corners and two outs. They brought in Daniel to pitch. He did a great job. The boys had a couple of defensive errors which allowed David’s runners to score. In the end, we tied the game but won on most runners advancing on the bases.
Next week I will see the Cardiologist and will we will get an update on how my heart is healing. We pray it is getting stronger. I continue to struggle with fatigue and shortness of breathe with stairs and exertion. I must be honest; I know God is not through with me here for it is his healing powers that brought me home. I am thankful for everyday he gives me to be here with my family and friends.
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