Prayers, wishes and fairy dust

Liz is currently spending some time in respite as her meds are played around with.  She has been suffering from anxiety and finally a doctor was able to say that one of the anti nausea meds has a side effect of causing anxiety.  Here's hoping that now that they are able to change her meds she will start to be able to rest.  At this stage it is only family who can see her but of course please send your prayers, your best wishes or whatever it is that you believe in.  She really needs it.  Life for Liz, Jason and the kids right now is pretty scary so lets give them all our love and support to help them.  It's also important to remember how devastating this is for all of Liz's family including her parents and sisters and Jason's family too along with their extended family.  Watching your loved ones go through this torment is bloody awful.  So please include them in your prayers and good thoughts.  Much love to you all.

Peace and happiness
Yvette
xxx

Ups and Downs

Liz and her friend Barbara attended a "Looking Good, Feel Better" workshop a couple of weeks ago.  Liz got her makeup done and had a fun day out.  Thought I would post the photo as I think Liz looks lovely with her makeup done!

Liz had to spend 24 hours in hospital this week as she was unable to hold down food or water.  She is back home again and hoping to continue improving.

So the down side is that chemo couldn't start because she was too sick.  It's now scheduled to start in a couple of weeks.

The up side is that the radiation seems to have done some good.  The tumours in her throat and lungs have shrunk.  This is very positive news and shows that even though the treatment is taking its toll, it is also working its magic on the cancer!

There have been so many wonderful people who have been helping out.  So many who come over and help out around the house and garden, help with the children and make sure that Liz is comfortable and doesn't have to tire herself out too much.  What wonderful wonderful people you all are!

Peace and happiness
Yvette
xxxx

The journey continues!

The good news, no the GREAT news is that Liz is home and starting to feel better.  She has spent a lot of time resting and has started to get out a bit more now.  She managed to get to the kids little Athletics meeting on the weekend and stayed up to watch the AFL grand final.  All this is very positive!  She is looking a lot better too which for those of us seeing her from the outside gives us courage and strength.

Today she had a scan of her brain and the tumour has shrunk which is FAN-BLOODY-TASTIC!  In the next week or so they will do a body scan to see how her lungs are going so keep everything crossed that also shows the tumours shrinking.

Chemo will start in 3 weeks but at this stage not too sure how long it will go for.  I know Liz is looking forward to our holidays planned in January where there are a few families heading down the south coast for 10 days and we cannot wait either. 

Liz is now doing some things with the kids and resting as much as she can.  She thinks that in 3 weeks she will be ready to face chemo and we will be there to support her as much as we can.  Please keep sending your love and thoughts and prayers her way.  I know that Liz loves to hear any messages of support.  Doing a happy dance tonight!

Peace and happiness
Yvette
xxx