Emily's Journey

Emily's journey started on Friday 8 January, 2010 where it was discovered that after some time of being unwell, her body has actually been fighting cancer. This site is dedicated to those who want to encourage her through this journey.

Thursday 19 April, 2012

Filed under: Emily Update — Vanessa Palmer at 6:32 pm on Thursday, April 19, 2012

Emily is doing well at the moment.  The focus now is on the things we CAN control, those things being fun experiences for Em and creating memories for our family and friends.  Gary and I  will be meeting with the palliative nursing care team on the 3rd of May to discuss pain relief options etc for when things go down hill.  Em is expressing no concerns of pain or discomfort at present.  At this stage we have no interest in scanning her to see what is going on in her body.  She is very in tune with her body and her symptoms alone, in my opinion, will indicate what pain relief will be required.  Not sure when low dose chemotherapy will commence…. we are trying to avoid it for as long as possible.  We will update again once we’ve met with the palliative care team. Thanks to everyone for  making Em’s school holidays so memorable.  We are forever grateful.

Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.  (The Serenity Prayer)

Kath and Gary



5 Comments

   Tania

April 21, 2012 @ 11:36 pm   

What an enormous test of courage you are all facing. Our thoughts are with you. Love and prayers. Tania xxxxxx

   KATHY

April 20, 2012 @ 9:41 pm   

Keep chugging along Emily. So very glad you had a super holiday doing fun things with your family and friends, altho I bet you cant wait to get back to school next week.

Everyone is proud of you, most of all that you are enjoying living life.

Love The Kesselers XXXX

   Helen and Irene

April 20, 2012 @ 11:05 am   

Hi everyone, just caught up with all the news and good to hear that Emily is making the most of the holidays. Our thoughts continue to be with you all. Helen and Irene

   Lisa Jackson

April 19, 2012 @ 8:23 pm   

Kath, you constantly amaze me…. you amazing woman, I am speechless as to what to say as I cannot even comprehend what you and Gary are going through, love to you all.

   Chrissie Wooddin

April 19, 2012 @ 7:45 pm   

I’m sure on some level TJ that has to be lovely reading, and yes it’s so nice to see Em so happy, please remember you guys have made all the best decisions for this to happen. I really admire how you and Gary deal with the situation you’re in whilst Jack, Charlotte and Luke get all the love and attention they need too.
One very proud aunty x x

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