Day 8 – Friday 15 January, 2010
This is a picture of the day room/lounge in CHOC. Kath and Gary are spending a lot of time in this room to enable Emily to rest and have some much needed solitude. At home, Emily enjoys being alone in her room and she is craving this time by herself.
Katherine has had a day of feeling incredibly sad, it’s fair to say she will find some days harder than others. When talking to Kath today, she said “People need to know how sick she is. She is not coping well with the constant intrusion from nurses, doctors and specialists. She is feeling depressed and despondent. I don’t mean to sound negative, it’s just the way it is at the moment. She is adjusting to big changes. The saving grace is that she’s not in pain.”
Emily will be in hospital for a long time as they need to get her nutrition up to par. Emily has been bedridden all week and aside from resting during the day, only has the energy to watch DVDs.
Kath and Gary will accept visitors by invitation when Emily gets stronger.
As things are settling into a routine and little is changing from day to day, this blog will not necessarily be updated on a daily basis. Please feel confident that if there is any news or developments this site will be updated. The family is really appreciative of not having to relay this information personally as it is not easy news to convey and takes an emotional toll when repeated several times.
Vanessa and Leona
Jo & Tom Patterson
January 17, 2010 @ 7:43 pm
Dear Kath, Woody, Emily, Jack and Charlotte,
Thinking of you all everyday and sending you all our love, positive thoughts, big hugs, smiles and prayers to each of you especially darling Emily.
Keep strong,
With Love
Jo & Tom xx
A fantastic job and many thanks to Vanessa, Michelle and Leona for this blog and keeping us in touch.
Tarryn Osborne
January 17, 2010 @ 7:07 pm
My heart goes out to you as a mother Kath.
I cannot begin to understand why this happened and dont know what words to say but please know that i am thinking of you and praying for you too.I have let my parents know and they are praying for you all too especially little Emily.
May you all find the strength needed to get you through this hard time annd may you all lean on eachother as support.I am here too, all my love and best thoughts and love sent your way.I know I only met you and your beautiful family once at Sonya’s i feel as if i know you well.You have a beautiful family. Emily is a very blessed little girl ;) Will keep your whole family in my heart and thoughts
Tarryn, Andy, Jaimee,Caity, Sophie and Jacob xoxoxox
Deanne Holland
January 17, 2010 @ 6:49 pm
Sending much love and strength for the week ahead! In our thoughts constantly xoxo
Lois & Murray Scott
January 17, 2010 @ 1:21 pm
Dear Kath, Gary, Jack & Charlotte,
In the midst of any illness lies a hidden opportunity to learn more about what we are made of. You are an inspiration. Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you continue on this journey with wee Emily. Our love to both sets of Grandparents – you wouldn’t have coped without their loving support & help. A great job Vanessa, Michelle & Leona for setting up this blog.
Take care of one another.
Love Lois & Murray ( Nobby Senior ) Scott.
Sara & Izaak Hughes
January 17, 2010 @ 12:08 pm
Katherine,
Just heard the news from Mum, she sent me the link so that we can keep up with the how Emily is going.
Our thoughts and bestest wishes are with you and the family.
Lots of Loves from Sara, Pete and Izaak :)
Felicity & Steve
January 16, 2010 @ 10:48 pm
Hi Emily
Keanan and Jake enjoyed the day today with you. It was really good to see a smile on your face again. Hope we will see more smiles and we can watch more AFHV.
Lots of love
Uncle Steve and Aunty Fliss
Tracey Millard
January 16, 2010 @ 4:23 pm
Hi Sue and Family,
Just letting you know that i am thinking of you all at this horrible time.Keep up the poistive thoughts,and you have lots of love and support at this time.
Love and hugs Tracey
Nic Gourdie
January 16, 2010 @ 12:20 pm
Oh Plucky, where to start! Nothing but huge hugs, positive thoughts, oodles of aroha, wishes, prayers and the good karma from every good thing I’ve ever done I’m sending your way.
Just know that you are surrounded so completely in love – when you feel you can’t go on they are they people who will carry you through and be there for you no matter what.
So much love to you all – kia kaha my darling.
Gourds xxx
Paula, Richard, Maddi, Libby & Blake Knowles
January 16, 2010 @ 11:29 am
Dear Kath, Woody, Emily, Jack & Charlotte,
We are so sorry to hear this horrible news, our thoughts and love are with you all. This blog is fantastic and have sat Maddi and Libby down to read it so they understand what Emily is going through.
Please send Jack down to play with Blake anytime!!!
Love & Hugs
Knowles Family
Marama Prusas
January 16, 2010 @ 9:42 am
Dear Emily and family
We are so sorry to hear you are so sick – we are thinking of you a lot and are sending lots of love and best wishes to you in hospital,
Take care
Love from Abby and family XXXXX
Kirsty & Pog Bush
January 16, 2010 @ 9:23 am
Dear Kath and Woody
I have been watching Em’s blog everyday and thinking and praying for all of you. You probably remember I grew up with my sister in and out of hospital with a brain tumour, and more recently with Pog’s cancer. The one thing I learnt is that you guys too need love and support from your friends and family, so you are in the best space to help little Em. Please know that all of your friends love you very very much and will do anything they can to help. Please ask us…we want to help. Anything xx
Much Love Kirst & Pog
(soon to be Krusty Bush.. ha ha)
Belinda Herden
January 16, 2010 @ 6:31 am
Dear Gary, Kath and families,
I am so sorry to hear about what you guys and Emily are going through…am sending hugs and kisses your way…
Be strong for each other and for wee Emily.
Lots of love
Belinda
Melissa Taylor
January 15, 2010 @ 10:33 pm
Dear Emily
Thinking of you Emily. Be strong and we are sending lots of love and strength your way.
You are a star keep shining.
Love Mrs Taylor, Nicole and Aimee
Fridge, Nutty and juniors
January 15, 2010 @ 10:08 pm
Hi Guys,
Keep ur chins up. With ur eyes open ur seeing the start of a long process… life in hospital will take some adjusting to (just ask Itchy).
Every step u take is one more in the right direction .
We love the blog, any info when u can share it is awesome
Lotsa hugs and squishy stuff for Em and save one for urselves… u deserve it.
F, N, J, A, T, and M ( work that one out)
Corin and Jess Dodds
January 15, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
Kath, Woody, Emily, Jake and Charlotte
Our thoughts are with you during this horrible time. We were devasted to hear about Emily and send her all our love and best wishes.
Please let us know if we can do anything.
Corin and Jess Dodds