Day 2 – Saturday 9 January, 2010
Hi everyone,
Kath has asked me to keep you all updated with Emily’s situation. I will just relay the information that Kath is happy to share and will do my best to get it right. I will try and keep it relatively factual.
Last night (Fri 8 Jan) Emily was diagnosed with Cancer. As many of you know she has been unwell for about 8 weeks. Kath and Gary are devastated.
Emily had a CT Scan this morning at 10am. Gary went in with her. Afterwards the doctor spoke with Kath and Gary and explained the findings. Emily has a tumour which is 7cm X 6cm on her kidney (the size of a peach). It is starting to wrap around other vessels which could make it difficult to operate on. Her bowel is clear. The cancer may also be in her bones. The Doctor said the positive thing is her young age.
Emily slept well last night and seemed to be free of the pain she has been feeling for several weeks. This has given Katherine some relief as she has also been able to get some sleep.
She is having a biopsy on Monday and will go under general anesthetic. They will then know what type of cancer it is and make a plan of action from there which will probably involve Chemo. Please feel free to inform anyone of this site who would like to be updated.
Katherine has asked for no visitors until they settle into a routine. She is getting comfort from the text messages everyone is sending her so please continue to do so. She is not necessarily replying at the moment due to the volume of messages. She has her family around her and everyone is taking very good care of her, Gary, Jack and Charlotte. Kath is really grateful to the hospital staff who are taking great care of Emily.
If anyone wants any ideas of how they can help please contact Michelle on either [email protected] or 322 8992 home or 021 449 045 cell. I will provide another update after the biopsy results on Monday.
Vanessa
Anne &Earle
January 22, 2010 @ 4:14 am
HI EMILY, YOUR AUNTIE CHRISSIE HAS BEEN TELLING ME ABOUT YOU . YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL VERY BRAVE LITTLE GIRL,WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.XX
Rheanna
January 21, 2010 @ 12:11 pm
Dear Kathrine and Family.
Myself and my family are sending you best wishes, positve vibes and love at this sad and shocking time.
We wish you a miracle sprinkled with fairy dust.
Love From
Rheanna Court and Family xoxo
Julia, Karl and Willow Mountford
January 21, 2010 @ 7:04 am
Beautiful Nails Em. Glad your pain is a little less. Willow sends a BIGGGGGGG hi and is looking forward to visiting when you are ready.
Steve Graham
January 20, 2010 @ 7:38 pm
Hi Gary & Kath
So sorry to hear the devastating news,Words can not explain how you too must be feeling right now,Just remember that we are here for you and Emily.
I know in my heart that the strength that you and Kath have for each other will get Emily though this.
If you ever need anything don,t hesitate to ask.
All the best Emily i know you can beat this..
Steve Graham.
Pieter & Lisa White
January 19, 2010 @ 7:05 pm
Hello,
We would like to say we are thinking of you and sending out thoughts of love and healthiness. It is a hard thing to fathom that someone so little and beautiful could have something so devastating happen.
Regards,
Pieter, Lisa, Charli, & Jack White
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Rachael Morris
January 19, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
Hi Emily, Kath, Gary, Jack and Charlotte
I hope the doctors and nurses are kind.
We are praying for you little one.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses…
Rachael (who used to work with your Daddy at PMP)
Julia, Karl and Willow Mountford
January 17, 2010 @ 2:06 pm
Dearest Kath, Gary, Emily, Jack and Charlie
How devastated we are to hear of this truly shocking news. I have not told Willow of this yet as I know that this will really rock her world. She has a great fondness of Emily and she loved doing Kapa Haka with her. We would love to visit when the time is right for you and please let us know of anything that we can do for you. Thank you for the blog it goes someone to helping us understand but in no way comprehend what you are currently going through.
Our deepest love to you all and I know if anyone can beat this terrible thing it will be you guys
Julia, Karl and Willow Mountford
Ryan & Vanessa Purvis
January 15, 2010 @ 7:23 pm
Hi Emily,
Our daughter Kayla Purvis is one of your classmates from last year at Rolleston School, she is very sad that you are unwell and misses you heaps.
Thinking of you,
Love Kayla, Eva, Ryan & Vanessa Purvis
Peter & Jane Emerson
January 15, 2010 @ 6:58 pm
We have only met Emily on one occasion and that was at Jennifer’s & Chrissie’s Civil Union. It was wonderful to see the importance Emily placed in being the ring bearer. To see her playing later, wearing her fairy wings brought smiles to many faces.
We were gutted when Jennifer informed us of Emily’s condition and of the severity of it. Tears were shed and prayers were said.
Emily’s name has been and will be placed on the prayer roll at L.D.S. Temples in Hamilton, Melbourne,Brisbane and Salt Lake City.
Miracles do happen and they are brought about through love and faith.
Our prayers are for Emily, her parents , Her family and all those involved in Emily’s wellbeing.
God bless you all,
Peter & Jane Emerson
Vanessa Lord
January 14, 2010 @ 8:02 pm
Dear Emily
I have never meet you but work with your dad .
So sorry to hear your not well. stay strong and keep smiling.
Thinking of you all the time your a stong little girl
take care and thinking of all your family at this time.
All the best Vanessa
Sam, Alex & Mitchell Purcell
January 14, 2010 @ 7:57 am
Hi Kath, Gary & Emily – my heart, thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families at this challenging time – keep strong and take one day at a time – hospital life is to say the least interesting but you will meet many people along the way that will be there to support you all tremendously.
Look forward to hearing Emily kicking butt with her treatment.
All our love hugs and kisses.
Sam, Alex and Mitchell Purcell
Manu Hale
January 13, 2010 @ 10:41 pm
Hi Kath, (Woody) Gary, Emily, Charlotte and Jack
Stand strong in God, may his blessings be apon you in this difficult time. Know that you are in our prayers, hearts and thoughts.
“For what ever is born of God overcomes the world, and this is the victory that overcomes the world, our faith”. 1 John 4 v 5-4
God Bless & Much love to you all
Manu, Corey, Jahquinn, Myka and Rialian xxx
Yvonne Godfrey
January 13, 2010 @ 8:02 pm
Hi Kath and Gary
We are thinking of you and praying for little Emily. We cannot know how you are feeling – but our hearts go out you. We pray healing for her little body and also for peace and comfort for you as a family. Our God can do miracles – keep believing for the very best.
Simon and Yvonne Godfrey
Brian / Julie Lewis
January 13, 2010 @ 7:54 pm
Hi Emily We have never met but we know your mum and dad. We were very sorry to hear of your illness. So Emily stay strong and fight hard cause we want to meet you one day. Our thoughts are with you and mum and dad. Brian and Julie Lewis
Ash Maindonald
January 13, 2010 @ 4:48 pm
Kia Ora whanau
There are no words that can help, no way of communicating the depth of emotion one feels when reading this blog.
What we can acknowledge is the strength of the human spirit, the amazing way we find strength as parents to cope and do what must be done.
You are blessed with wonderful, caring family support and you will find a way to get through this.
Emily is an angel and a fighter and we pray God’s grace will be with her as she faces the challenges of overcoming this horrid invader. We pray God’s peace and strength will be with Kath and Gary as they face each day.
Aroha nui – Ash, Jacq and Tiaki
Sonya Dean
January 13, 2010 @ 4:48 pm
Such sad news, really devestating for all concerned. Thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. We send our heartfelt love to you all, may god give you strength and courage.
Sonya Darren, Sophia and Milan Dean
Tania Westwood and family
January 13, 2010 @ 12:30 am
Dear Kath and Gary
We are so upset to hear about dear Emily – we are all thinking of you and sending you everything we possibly can in terms of positive energy and prayers for all of you! We only wish that we could do more.
Tania, Paul, Lachlan and Ashleigh XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Melissa Reimer
January 12, 2010 @ 3:08 pm
Hi Emily and family – we are sending out lots of good healthy vibes for you so you can kick this cancer in the butt and get back to doing your favourite things and feeling fantastic again!
Remember our family has a cat named after you Emily (do you remember Riley naming her?), so she will be expecting you to get better very quickly too!
Great job with the blog Vanessa and Leona :-)
big squeezes from Gerrard and Melissa and family