Saturday 18 August, 2012
Just a quick update to let everyone know that Emily’s pain is being well managed with slow release morphine 12 hourly . We are able to give her extra morphine for break through pain if need be. She hasn’t required the extra thus far. She has been more content and can actually walk around now that the pain is being well controlled. Eating remains a challenge but this comes with the territory.
Emily was well enough today to catch up with a couple of friends – a far cry from Thursday when she was confined to the couch with unbearable pain and unable to move for herself. She has lost a couple of kilos and her colour is dreadful but today she is happier in herself and that’s all we can ask for.
We are expecting this rollercoaster to continue and the oncologist could give us no indication of whether Emily has days, weeks or months left with us. The palliative care team are amazing and are available for us to contact at anytime. They are a fantastic support, as are our close friends and family.
Thanks for all of the kind messages left here on the blog, your support is greatly appreciated.
Kath and Gary
Lusia
August 21, 2012 @ 9:51 am
Sending lots of love and support your way. Take care of yourselves. You are doing a fantastic job. Just remember what is important is Emily and your family. You just do what you want or need to do. All those that love you will understand and support you. ~ Tanishas Mum ~
Margaret Mahon
August 20, 2012 @ 1:36 pm
Dear Kath Gary & kids
My love & prayers are with you all as you soldier through yet another battle. Your strength & courage are amazing as you ride roller-coaster after roller coaster. Am so looking forward to the new addition’s arrival as I am sure your whole family is.
Love & hugs to all & a special one for Emily
xxxxxx
tracey and sarah
August 20, 2012 @ 12:48 pm
Thinking of you all,love and support from the Team at Swazi
Kim Astall
August 20, 2012 @ 8:32 am
Hi Kath and Gary,
Having spent last week literally flat on my back, I can appreciate what Emily must feel like, little love.
If I walk on my toes, I can just about manage but it’ll be a few more days before I’m back with the littlies…You know how much energy that takes!
Hope Bump is letting you get some rest when you can xx
Hope to catch up soon and pop in for a visit/movie break as planned earlier!
Hugs to you all,
Kim xx
Rachael Morris
August 20, 2012 @ 7:51 am
Thinking of you all and really glad that Emily is painfree.
Love to all
The Morris/Greig Family
patricia luff
August 19, 2012 @ 8:29 pm
thinking of you all as i follow emilys blog hugs to you all and thinking of you and how very lucky emilys is to have such a great family good to hear that you are able to control her pain if only we all could stamp this terrible thing from our lives hugs to you all a friend of sues
Mrs Narbey (Jaymee's teacher from Northcote School)
August 19, 2012 @ 5:53 pm
Hi Emily,
I am not sure if you remember me, but you came into Northcote School and chatted with me and some classes. :) I am Jaymee’s teacher.
I heard from your Aunty Chrissie, that you haven’t been well lately, and I wanted to send you a ‘warm fuzzie’.
I think about you often, and remember you beautiful smiley face. You are so awesome, and I know in my heart you are so brave.
Love and hugs to you x
From Mrs Narbey
Leisa
August 19, 2012 @ 4:44 pm
Thanks Kath for the update. I am so pleased Em is having some down time from the pain and is catching up with friends. Thinking of you all, Webbies xxxxx
Annalise Olsen
August 19, 2012 @ 1:28 pm
So good to hear that Em is feeling better, must be a huge relief for you all to have Ems pain under control. Am sending you lots of love xxxx
Annalise
Miranda
August 19, 2012 @ 9:41 am
Thinking of you all xx
Paula
August 19, 2012 @ 8:14 am
So nice to see Em enjoying herself and having fun with her friend today. Jack and Blake have had a great time together.
Thinking of you always.
xxx
tina
August 19, 2012 @ 12:52 am
Happier to hear that Emily’s pain is being controlled and she can now get around a bit and see her friends. xx
Lyndy Prendergast
August 18, 2012 @ 11:23 pm
Just been catching up on the updates, sorry to hear the news is not soo good guys :( but good to hear Em is pain free for now :) you guys just continue to amaze all that read this!!! Can’t believe baby is nearly here Kath, TRY to take care of you too!! Give Em HUGE kisses and hugs from us and also a heap to you too, you and your family are legends!!!
oxoxoxoxoxoxox
Lyndy, Barry, Alex & Brodie
Chrissie Wooddin
August 18, 2012 @ 11:00 pm
Gary and TJ. . . I truly mean every single step !!!
love aunty x x
Taylor Family
August 18, 2012 @ 6:31 pm
Pleased to hear Emily’s pain is under control and that she has had some time to catch up with friends. We think of you all a lot and we are here if you need any thing.
Love and hugs from
Melissa, Brian, Nicole and Aimee xoxoxo
KATHY
August 18, 2012 @ 6:08 pm
We are so pleased you have no more pain Emily.
Just rest when you want to,
Hug Mum and Dad and brothers and sisters too,
Just do what you want and try to be happy for them.
hugs AND Love always The Kesselers XXXX
Kate
August 18, 2012 @ 6:00 pm
I can’t begin to imagine the emotional roller coaster you are on. I hope you enjoy all the precious moments. Thinking of you guys loads and loads.
The Watsons
August 18, 2012 @ 5:46 pm
Great to hear that Em’s pain is under control, and she is able to have a little bit of normality back. Sadie would love to see Emily when she feels up to it.
In the meantime, we continue to keep you all in our thoughts, and are here to help if you need us.
xxxx