Day 357 – Thursday 30 December, 2010
Emily took a week and a half to recover from round four of the antibody/interleukin 2 treatment so felt pretty average on Christmas day but was still much better than last year! Em turned a real corner on the 27th of Dec and is now eating really well and has lots of energy. Even managed a sleepover with her bestie Jaime last night. Jaime’s Mum Wendy said it was just like old times. Music to my ears. Emily’s 5th and FINAL round of antibody therapy will be from the 10th til the 14th of January… then it’s fingers crossed for a cancer free life! Emily will continue to have medicines until the end of Feb but these can just be given at home. The medicine ( Isotretinoin) gives Emily terribly dry skin and makes her very self conscious. It will clear up in no time though. She is still very beautiful and her hair is growing back very quickly. After the next round of treatment we will have an end of treatment meeting at some stage with Emily’s oncologist. I will update after Round 5 (with a recap of the year Emily has had) and then again after Emily’s end of treatment meeting. We hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. Having Emily around was our best Christmas present for sure! Here’s to a healthy happy 2011.
Kath x
Nanna Sue & Paul
January 5, 2011 @ 8:05 pm
Hey Em, it has been great to catch up with you over the last week on our vist to Christchurch. It is good to see you looking so well and active. Only one treatment to go and it will be all good from there.
It was so good to see you giving your mum a hard time today which she was really loving. On our way back to Levin so we really look forward to seeing you again soon. Maybe a visit to Levin??
Lynley Debonnaire
January 3, 2011 @ 1:19 pm
Hi Emily. Happy new year to you and I know it will be a great one. It is great to see the pictures of you having fun. Enjoy the holidays and have fun with all your friends and family Say hi to nana Sherilyn and grand dad Tom. Hopefully will visit you at home in the holidays . may bring little jessica to see you.
Lots of love Lyn Debonnaire
Natasha
January 2, 2011 @ 9:56 pm
Hi
It makes me so happy to read this news. I loved seeing these photos of Em playing with her Dad. Its so unbelievable and wonderful. You have all done an amazing job to stay so strong and positive through these tough times. Emily you are an inspiration.
Happy new year. My heart and love goes out to you all. Sending big hugs and happiness for 2011 and beyond.
xxx
Tasha
KATHY
January 1, 2011 @ 1:27 am
Dear Emily,
We wish you love for a much better year…..its happening……its been ordered by us especially.
One more to go…..you can do it Emily, then on with life, school, and friends.
Love the new pics too.
Special good wishes to Mum and Dad for 2011.XXX
Love hugs The KesselersXXXX