Radiation Begins – Thursday 15 March, 2012
Today Emily had her first round of radiation to her jaw which she tolerated very well. The effects will be cumulative so hopefully the side effects will stay away for at least a week.
It breaks our hearts to see her with the mold over her face (see pictures), and so vulnerable around all the radiation equipment, but she is very nonchalant about it all. Emily was the youngest in the radiation waiting room by at least fifty years. I noticed the other patients watching Emily and wondering how on earth she could be in such a waiting room. This is all so wrong and unfair.
Tonight a good friend of mine took Em and I out for tea to the Lone Star (thanks Kath). Em said it was the best day ever! Talk about glass half full! :) On the way home she saw some teenagers doing some silly stuff and said “Mum I hope I am not silly like that when I am a teenager”… broke my heart. Everytime the future is mentioned the reality of the situation rears its ugly head. Feeling very emotional tonight, but determined to keep a brave face for my brave girl. Gary is doing the same. Emily is so strong and just takes what life throws at her.
Em will spend all day at school tomorrow as radiation is at 4.10 pm.
Will update in a few days, midway through treatment. Thanks again to everyone for your messages of support and help with the other kids.
Kath and Gary
Wendy Booth
March 17, 2012 @ 10:39 pm
Hey em
Just a note to say Hi from jaime- She’s counting sleeps till you hopefully come and stay over next weekend. She knows that it all depends on how you feel on the day but fingers crossed!
Love the Booths
KATHY
March 16, 2012 @ 7:46 pm
You look like a porcelain doll under there Emily.
You are so beautiful dont you change a thing….your courageousness, your fight, your perfection, we can all take a page out of your book……with huge hugs from us all The Kesselers XXXXX
Abbe White
March 16, 2012 @ 6:41 pm
You are all such an inspiration, your strength is amazing! The world can learn so much from you all – thank you so much for sharing and wish there is more I could do from Dubai. Love and hugs, Abbe xox
Rachael Morris
March 16, 2012 @ 10:14 am
All of my love and prayers to you both. This is just crap :( It’s great to see though that Emily’s spirit hasn’t been broken and that is a credit to you and Gary. Stay strong and you know that we are all here to help in any way shape or form.
Rachael
Candice
March 16, 2012 @ 8:57 am
Hey Kath and Gary
I have just seen the updated blog. I am so sorry about this awful, sad news! Emily is an a amazingly strong and positive little girl.
I am just down the road if you need anything, let me know.
Candice
Denise Ellis
March 16, 2012 @ 8:41 am
I have no idea how you all must be feeling! I find it hard enough to comprehend the enormity of it all, myself. Emily is possibly one of the bravest people I know, closely followed by you both. I love Emily’s positive and mature way of looking at life, she is an inspiration to us all, even when facing this new battle. Kia kaha Wooddin Family we all love and support you… healing thoughts coming your way! xx
Hilary Pheloung
March 16, 2012 @ 8:23 am
Sending love and positive thoughts – keep up your amazing courage and strength. Thinking of you all constantly. Hils xx
The Watsons
March 16, 2012 @ 8:13 am
Way to go Em! Those pictures are heart-wrenching, but to see her with her ‘thumbs up’ does bring a little smile to my face.
You are all so brave
xxxx
Taylor Family
March 16, 2012 @ 8:08 am
You are so brave sweet Emily.
She is very lucky to have such awesome parents.
Thinking of you all every day.
Melissa
Julia
March 16, 2012 @ 7:27 am
Man you are one amazing family. Think of you each and every day and cant imagine how you are being so strong.
Tina
March 16, 2012 @ 2:30 am
It is so wrong and so unfair that a kind, loving, brave and amazing little girl has to go through this and then to give a thumbs up after it. As others say such an inspiration to others !!!! xx
annalise
March 15, 2012 @ 11:20 pm
thinking about you all everyday and sending you lots of love. Please let me know if I can do anything at all to help you, love annalise x
Lea Ribbon
March 15, 2012 @ 10:24 pm
Emily is an inspiration to everyone! What an amazing little girl…I dont think I would cope as well with that mask over my face and she even manages a thumbs up! Well done little Em!!! Thinking of you all everyday with so much love XXXXX
Annie Bathurst
March 15, 2012 @ 10:19 pm
she is truely an inspiration as are your whole family. love and hugs.
Bridget
March 15, 2012 @ 10:01 pm
Emily IS a legend – totally – and a superstar!!
Michelle Grant
March 15, 2012 @ 9:30 pm
Emily is such a legend – she is my hero xoxoxox
Lyndy Prendergast
March 15, 2012 @ 9:12 pm
Such a brave brave little girl, love the thumbs up pic :) and such a brave strong family too, i don’t know how you guys do it!! Way to go Em!!
Lyndy, Barry, Alex & Brodie oxoxoxox