Day 15 – Friday 22 January, 2010
This is a picture of Emily’s room and adjoining ensuite.
Yesterday Emily received two blood transfusions as her haemoglobin levels were low.
Kath and Gary are being honest with Emily about what is happening to her and what the treatments are doing to her body. Yesterday they told her that her hair will fall out. Emily was really sad and upset to hear this but settled relatively quickly. Later in the evening she asked a nurse “Why will my hair fall out?” The nurse explained about the damage chemo does to good cells as well as the cancer cells. Today Emily said, “I think I’m getting used to the idea now. I’m looking forward to it growing back thicker and more beautiful.”
Emily has been waking in the night and coming out with some profound statements. She is obviously doing a lot of thinking. She is an intelligent kid and is absorbing everything.
Today a play specialist came in and gave Emily some educational worksheets which she is excited about completing (she’s a bit of a geek just like her mum!).
Leona and Vanessa
Craig, India and Cassidy
January 24, 2010 @ 10:05 am
Hi Emily, we wish you well and grateful that we can keep up with your progress on this blog.
I met one of your nurses today. Nurse Karen, who you called Birdsnest, she said you were being a great patient.
Keep smiling – Craig, India and Cassidy
Sacha and Autumn
January 24, 2010 @ 8:51 am
Hey Guys,
Your nails look fantastic Em, Autumn loves them.
As for school work when you’re not at school, ha, it’s fantastic that you still want to do well, I know there is no way Autumn would want to do anything to do with school when she’s is not there!
Thinking of you guys daily, Keep strong
Love the Sayers family
Sonya Dean
January 23, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
My goodness Emily, you put grown ups to shame with your bravery and common sense approach to this ordeal. And, I have to say, there is nothing wrong with being a geek my friend!!!!!! Some of my best friends are classic geeks and they rock!
Sharlene and Neil
January 22, 2010 @ 8:45 pm
Hi Emily
I love your quirky wee comments, they put a smile on our face when we read them…your such a trooper!!
Thinking of you all every day.
Hugs and thoughts
Sharlene and Neil xx
Deanne Holland
January 22, 2010 @ 8:01 pm
Hey Em
Nothing wrong with being a geek!!
Have to say I loved the photos of your fingernails, they are much nicer than mine!
Hoping its warmer in your room than it is outside. We are wondering where the sun has gone. We thought of you today when we were standing on our front porch blowing bubbles.
Much love from us to you xoxox
Deanne and her clan x
Reid Humm
January 22, 2010 @ 6:17 pm
Emily Kate Wooddin, you will still look beautiful without your hair
love from reid
Stevens family
January 22, 2010 @ 5:36 pm
God bless you sweet Emily, and keep you safe. You are loved.