Day 5 – Tuesday 12 January, 2010
This is the hardest thing we have ever had to write.
Emily is a very sick little girl. The tumour is a neuroblastoma. The cancer is widespread. The doctor has said there is a 20 – 30% chance of recovery. The oncologist, Rob Corbett, said the outlook is not good, but there is hope.
Emily will be starting a series of intensive treatments tomorrow. Kath and Gary will be making some big decisions over the next few days regarding treatment options.
After receiving this news we stayed in the hospital with Emily while Kath and Gary called a family meeting at their home in Rolleston. The family is shocked, devastated and struggling to come to terms with this news.
It is important to Kath and Gary that although this is news that nobody wants to hear it is delivered honestly to everyone. They need people to understand the reality of the situation as this is the truth of what they are dealing with.
As you would expect, visitors are being kept to immediate family.
Vanessa, Michelle and Leona
Mark and Ange Harris
January 18, 2010 @ 9:54 pm
To Kath and Gary and family
Just letting you know that we are thinking of you all.
love and best wishes
Mark,Ange,Kallum,Xavier and Lochlan
Mulvaney
January 18, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
We are all so sad to hear the extent of Emily’s illness. We send you all our love and support to fight this.
Love Sean, Rachel, Kane, Jay & Blake.
chris and helen lee
January 15, 2010 @ 5:44 pm
Hi guys sorry to hear about Emily our thoughts are with you. Like many of us just ask if we can do anything.p.s
sending all of the miracle man magic i can.
The Watsons
January 14, 2010 @ 3:54 pm
You keep fighting Em, we know you can beat this sweetheart.
To the Woodin family, 20-30% is still a chance, just hold on to that hope.
All our love and best wishes,
Neil, Emma, Sadie and Scott,
xx
Amanda Holden
January 13, 2010 @ 10:40 pm
Dear Kath and Gary
Just letting you know that you are all in all thoughts,
lots of love, Amanda and Harrison Holden
Margaret Mahon
January 13, 2010 @ 10:17 pm
Our dear friends
Have spoken to Sherilyn & Tom tonight
Amazing family & friends you have
Lives inter-woven over many years
My prayers & love are with you all
Margaret
Fridge, Nutty and juniors
January 13, 2010 @ 9:41 pm
Dear Woody’s,
Thanks for the awesome blog.It’s true that good people attract good friends and we too send all our best wishes to Em on her journey.
Gary and Kath, anywhere, anytime, anyhow,just call.
Lotsa love, all of us xox
Sacha and Autumn
January 13, 2010 @ 8:20 pm
Hey Guys,
What a blow, but grab that 20-30% and run with it man,
Em is an awesome kid and will do well, you will look back at this time and say ‘remember when’ . . . . ‘that was devastating’. . . .’but look at her now’, it will be so surreal.
Remember that camp at the end of all this will be awesome Em, don’t lose site of that,
Huge hugs are coming through for you guys,
Tonne’s of love coming your way too,
Sacha, Jay, Autumn, Kendal and Eve,
p.s. Kendal wants a date with Jack real soon
THE WEBSTERS
January 13, 2010 @ 6:55 pm
Kath , Gary & Family.
Our hearts sank on reading the news. We send you all our love, strength and positive thoughts.
We know the Wooddin/Pluck spirit will be strong.
Thinking of Emily and you all constantly.
Leisa, Scott, Ashley & Matt.
Abbey H
January 13, 2010 @ 6:39 pm
Dear Emily
I hope you get better soon Emily. I want you to come and have a sleep over and we can play my little pony’s together.
Love
Abbey H
Mike Reeve (Mouse)
January 13, 2010 @ 5:42 pm
Hi Guys,
Not too sure what to say as most has been said so far,
Amazing support network available.
Know you are inundated with offers of help in any way and if I can do anything in any form in place of words I cannot find…
Am good on a mower, can lift and stuff…
Best wishes from myself and family
Regards,
M.
Grandma Sherilyn
January 13, 2010 @ 5:16 pm
To our darling grandaughter Emily, stay strong sweetheart, we love you so much.
Love hugs and kisses poppet xxxx ooooo
Lots and lots of love Grandma and Grandad
To our amazing daughter Katherine and son-in-law Gary, we love you so much. We are here for you both on Emily’s journey.
To Vanessa, Leona and Michelle, Thankyou so much for setting up this blog, its comforting reading all these lovely messages of support, we appreciate it so much.
Love Sherilyn xxxx
Viv Carlisle
January 13, 2010 @ 4:23 pm
Dear Kath, Gary & Family
We are so sorry to hear about Emily. We are thinking of you all. Take care, sending you lots of love and hugs.
Viv, Ben, Hollie & Patrick
Glen Heslin
January 13, 2010 @ 3:49 pm
Dear Kath, Gary & Family,
My thoughts are with you and especially Emily.
Glen Heslin
Sara McGlashan
January 13, 2010 @ 3:48 pm
Kath and family,
Thinking of you all and sending my love.
Big hugs to Emily
Kia Kaha
Sara Mac
Pete B
January 13, 2010 @ 2:48 pm
Gary & Family
like a game of soccer, we will be wishing you all the best to win this match.
Emily, its going to be a hard game but you will score the winning goal!
Pete & Carol Bielby
Tania Chambers
January 13, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
Dear Kath and family,
I am thinking of you at this terrible time and am so sorry to hear your news. I am thinking of you all and sending you the biggest hugs.
Lots of love and best wishes to Emily.
Love Tania and Matt
Lisa
January 13, 2010 @ 1:57 pm
Our thoughts are with you all at this hard time.
The Team at The Cats Pyjamas
Jo Hannay
January 13, 2010 @ 1:34 pm
Gary & Kath,
We are so sorry to hear the extent of Emily’s illness. You are all constantly in our thoughts. Do hope all the positive thoughts get to Chch from the Bay.
Love to you all.
Jo, Iain & Tori Hannay
Rochelle Hannah
January 13, 2010 @ 12:12 pm
Kath, Gary and Family,
We are so sad to read this devastating news. Our thoughts are with you all…..
Rochelle, Brad, Blake and the Gray Family xx
Uncle Peter (UK)
January 13, 2010 @ 11:52 am
Gary, Kath and family
Nanny Eve sends all her love and prayers at this difficult time. We are all thinking about you.
Lots of love and hugs
Uncle Peter xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Karen Palmer-Hall
January 13, 2010 @ 11:40 am
Kath, Woody and Family
You are in our thoughts and prayers…..lots and lots of love to you all.
Blair & Toni Miller
January 13, 2010 @ 11:31 am
Dear Gary, Kath, Emily & family,
We are all thinking of you all at this tough time. Our hopes and wishes are with you, stay strong and positive.
Our hearts go out to you all.
Love Blair, Toni, Finn & Lili xxxx
Tracey Tait
January 13, 2010 @ 11:07 am
Gary, Kath & Family
So sorry to read the news. Our thoughts are with you and your family, especially Emily at this very sad time. For once we are at a loss of words.
Thinking of you all.
From PMP CSR Department
Deanne Holland
January 13, 2010 @ 10:59 am
Dear Kath, Gary, Jack and Charlotte and families
We are so sad to read your news this morning. You are all constantly in our thoughts and we are praying for a positive outcome.
Dearest Emily Daniel and Madison are blowing bubbles of strength your way!
Hugs and much love Deanne Dean Daniel and Madison xoxo
Felicity & Steve
January 13, 2010 @ 10:16 am
Thanks girls for all you have done for Kath and Woody and setting up this blog.
They are really lucky to have such great friends like you.
Tino Arohanui
katy welsh
January 13, 2010 @ 9:40 am
gary and kath
we are all thinking of you, you are so strong and our little emily is so strong we might be on the other side of the world but we are thinking of you all at this hard time give are emily a big kiss of us and lots of hugs love you all loads love from
katy martin and tyler x x x
JOHNNY DEAKER
January 13, 2010 @ 9:24 am
Gary & Kath, so sorry to hear of this news. I am wishing for the best possible outcome – stay positive.
Eloise
January 13, 2010 @ 9:12 am
Gary & family,
Thinking of you all & wishing you both luck & strength for the days ahead
Eloise x
Vanessa Palmer
January 13, 2010 @ 8:13 am
Mike, I was at the hospital when your parcel arrived last night. It was a cute black dog. Emily has named him Oscar. He makes a very annoying barking noise, which Emily likes! She was lying in her bed patting him for hours last night. She loves him. Thanks so much for Oscar and your thoughts. Vanessa
MikeandTiinaThornton
January 13, 2010 @ 6:49 am
We’re shocked and heartbroken that this has happened, our thoughts and hopes are with Emily. Woody, Kath I know from calling around to Scotty, Gary and writing to Con and Lou that all who are not currently in Christchurch are thinking about Emily and yourselves as I type this.
Mike and Tiina
Trudi & Family
January 13, 2010 @ 1:54 am
We have been praying for you all everyday and send our love, hope and support.
Much Love, Hugs and Kisses from Trudi, Adam, Bailey & Dylan XXXX
Tania Westwood and family
January 13, 2010 @ 12:40 am
I’m at a loss for words….. but my heart goes out to all of you. Still praying and sending you all of our love……………XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX