Day 45 – Sunday 21 February, 2010
Here is a picture of Emily with her friend Mel (the friend she shared a room with one night in CHOC). Emily is enjoying some baking.
The Wooddins have had a fantastic weekend at home.
Today they went on an outing together for the first time in weeks. Emily wanted to spend some of her money at The Warehouse buying some girly DVD’s and a toy. Jack and Charlotte were also rewarded for coping so well with all the changes effecting their family. Later Emily said to Kath, “It was really nice at The Warehouse today because a girl looked at me and didn’t even look at me funny, she just smiled”.
Last night they enjoyed celebrating cousin Keanan’s birthday. While playing out on the street, his neighbours asked about her tubes. Emily confidently explained what they are for before moving on to the more important topic of when their birthdays are.
Kath and Gary want to say thank you to everybody for the meals. They are especially valuable at this time given that they are incredibly busy while based at home with day visits to the hospital. It is taking a lot of pressure off when they’re not having to think about what is for dinner.
While Emily is in good spirits, they are cherishing the fun times they are getting together. As they move forward with treatment they are uncertain of how Emily will react. For this reason, they are making the most of every ‘well’ moment.
Leona and Vanessa
Grandma Sherilyn
February 23, 2010 @ 7:46 am
Silly me Em forgot to mention the beautiful photo above of you and Mel, two darling and couragous wee girls, keep smiling little ones, all our love to you both.
Grandma Sherilyn
February 22, 2010 @ 6:32 pm
Dearest Emily
It was so nice to have a lovely family barbecue at Flis and Steves at the weekend with you, you did so well darling and it was a nice change from going from home to the hospital all the time. Em you are doing so well sweetheart and we all love you very much. Glad it all went well for you today.
Lots and lots of love Grandma and Grandad xxxxoooo
Keep those good vibes coming Keanan and hope you had a lovely 9th birthday.
Here is Grandma reading all your beautiful messages Em with tears streaming down her face,
you are one brave wee grandaughter. I can’t believe all the love and support we are getting out there.
To our darling daughter Katherine and son-in-law Gary, you are two amazing parents, all our love to you both.
Mum and Dad xxxxoooo
PS There might be a few more jokes going on the blog Eh Em.
Fridge, Nutty and juniors
February 22, 2010 @ 4:04 pm
Great news team Woody………..fantastic to hear that ur ahead at halftime. Now time for a couple of choice words from the captain and bring it on.
hugs n kisses for Em n Kath and a firm handshake for Gazza n Jack.
FNJATM
Heather Rutherford
February 22, 2010 @ 2:59 pm
Hi Gary and Kath
I have been following Emilys progress since Steve told me the news. You have a truly amazing little girl there. She always has the most beautiful smile on her face.
Was great to read the positive news you received.
Good to hear also that you had a family day out. Must have been great to have some normality returned to your life if only for a short time.
It is so amazing how children cope so well with change. Jack and Charlotte seem to be taking it all in their stride. I think it must be down to their well adjusted parents – well done.
Thinking of you all every day.
Heather, Sam and Amanda
kathy
February 22, 2010 @ 2:45 pm
Hope all went well for Emily today…well best it can be under the circumstances.
My heart felt warmed that you had all been out together, yesterdays weather was pefect to do that too.
HUGS for today and every day katherine…..
just look toward tomorrow it will always come…and with different things you will have to deal with.
These “Good” times we have waited for with our hearts low now they are raised a little for you all.
Night is just the time when shadows happen,
The day will come and we need not fear anymore,
of those shadows. They are gone for now.
HUGS The kesselers XXXX
Jo Hannay
February 22, 2010 @ 1:16 pm
Gary and Kath,
Wonderful to hear such positive news and hear of the quality time you are getting together as a family.
We think of you all all the time.
Kath good to see that bump growing.
Love to you all
Jo & Iain
Tarryn Osborne
February 21, 2010 @ 10:59 pm
Dear Emily and family,
Emily,
I just want to say how very very happy I am to hear such fantastic news about your tests:) I am over the moon with happiness. You are such a brave little girl that we are all so proud of. You have made many many people very proud, your mommy and daddy think you are just amazing huni. I love the scarves you have been wearing too, they are so bright and happy just like your personality!! You are a very very beautiful girl Emily xxx I hope you liked the little pink purse I sent home with Mom. Think of you often and Jaimee says Hi Emily, get better soon:)
Kath,
It was just fantastic seeing you yesterday ,I just wanted to hug and hug you:) Your belly is so cute and growing very nicely. It was so nice to see you and hear the positive news about Emily. You are an amazing woman, with strength to be completely admired. You are so kind and loving in every way and are a fantastic Mother. I really admire you and love your beautiful personality. Emily, Jack ,Charlotte and baby bump, are very blessed to have such a wonderful Mom. I really would love to catch up with you and Emily as we spoke about before we move. Please just feel free to let me know when, as I know you are very very busy. All my love to your hubby and family xxx
Love ya heaps and heaps,
Tarryn, Andy, Jaimee, Caity, Sophie and Jacob xxx