Day 32 – Monday 8 February, 2010
This is an exert of the letter from Emily’s Oncologist (click on it to enlarge).
Emily is happy at home and her personality is back. They are making the most of it before Em starts her next round of chemo on Friday, and are hoping to be able to stay home until then. Kath is pleased that Emily’s temperature has remained stable. They are going to the hospital every second day for minor procedures.
Despite how awful the chemo is, Kath said, “Em is actually better now than she was in the 8 weeks prior to diagnosis”. The doctors did say that this would be likely.
Kath is halfway through her pregnancy and all is going well. While things are stable at home Gary has been able to go to work. We joked tonight on the phone that he must be exhausted after working a full day!
Please continue to write comments, as Emily is now able to see and read the blog. She is really appreciating messages from her friends and was especially pleased to see the one from her previous teacher at West Spreydon School.
Em’s newest joke… “What do you call a fish with a phone?….. A cell fish”
Vanessa and Leona
Joshua Larsson
February 9, 2010 @ 11:03 pm
Some more jokes
Question: what do you call a deer with no eyes?
Answer: No idea (no eye deer)
Question: what do you call a deer with no eyes and no legs?
Answer: Still no idea…
from Josh L
Helen Horton
February 9, 2010 @ 8:05 pm
Hi Emily
Today I was adding photo’s from Mathew’s birthday party to our photo album. What fun we had that day! I have lot’s of piccies of the children from Room 4. My favourite thing was the games, you did really well at musical chairs and just managed to get a turn at the pinata before Boston gave it a big hit and all the lollies came out.
Keep smiling little one, your doing great so far and enjoy your time at home.
Love Helen, Greg, Mathew & Thomas Horton OXOXO
PS Sparky the dog says….ruf
Vanessa and Andy Clark
February 9, 2010 @ 8:03 pm
Hi Emily,
we are glad to hear that you are doing so well and get to stay at home with all your family and toys.
Ella has two jokes she read out of the paper she thought they were funny so I thought you might like to hear them.
1. What do you get when you cross a snowman with a wolf?
Frostbite.
2. Why was the teacher annoyed with the duck?
Because he wouldn’t stop quackin’ jokes.
Hope you liked them.
xxxxx
The Abbotts
February 9, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
Hi Emily,
We think it’s great you are at home, it must be much better than being in the hospital. We saw the latest pictures of you. Jack and Charlotte look so happy to have you back with them and your head scarf looks so cool, you’ll have everyone wearing one soon.
We hope you are feeling a bit better, you look as though you are doing really well. Say hi to Mum and Dad for us, they are the best parents arn’t they.
Take care poppet.
From Steph, Don, Nicola, Jess, Ollie, Alex and Kate.
xxxxxxxooooooo – you have lots of hugs and kisses from us because there are so many of us now!
Madison (from school)
February 9, 2010 @ 7:12 pm
Hi Emily
I can’t wait to see you back at school again. We all miss your smiley face. You will like Mrs King, she’s just as nice as Mrs Mutu
xxx
Sharlene from Mather Rd kindy
February 9, 2010 @ 6:03 pm
Hi Emily,
Helen has just told me of your illness. I just want to send you a big hug. Keep smiling sweetheart,your a brave wee girl. Kathryn, my thoughts are with you and your family. I know nothing will take away the worry and pain you must be going through, but like everyone else I am sending you lots of love and wishes.
Sharlene
The Watsons
February 9, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
Hi Emily,
Great to hear that you are having some time at home. Sadie would love to come and see you. She talks about you quite often, asking if you are better yet. When you are feeling up to it, we will call round for a visit. Until then, keep smiling sweetheart.
Emma xx
Mel Komene
February 9, 2010 @ 12:25 pm
Hey there Emily
I work at the same work as your Daddy,I have only meet him once, but I have heard about how fantasically brave you have been…. your Mum and Dad must be so proud. My nephew is going through treatment at the moment also, he is 11 years old, he also has lots and lots of beads.. I think about 800 now..!!!!
I hope you feel better really soon sweetheart xxxxxxx
Julia, Karl and Willow Mountford
February 9, 2010 @ 7:56 am
To Emily I hope you are feeling better.
I’ve been hanging out to see you.
My favorite littlest pet shop is the ferret and I would love to bring her and my other pets to play when you are feeling up to it. I love to read the rainbow magic books and was wondering if you have read Emily the emerald fairy? Love from willow.xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Leeanne Whiting
February 8, 2010 @ 11:12 pm
Leeanne and Brooke Whiting
Hi emily
It is so nice that you are at home nothing beats your own bed.
Brooke loves your drawing of the sheep and said it is really good.She said your sister is really cute in the photo.Brooke gave herself a hair cut yesterday and has a very wibbley wobbely fringe.
Best wishes for you on friday and we think of you and your family every day.
Love and hugsLeeanne and Brooke xxx
kesselers
February 8, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
So very very pleased that things are going along well for you at home.
Best part is you are all together. Bet Jack and Charlotte love having you and Mum back again Emily.
Hope you are managing to eat some of nanas muffins she gave you for the freezer Emily!!!
Love and HUGS always The kesselers XXXX
Melissa Taylor
February 8, 2010 @ 9:02 pm
Hi Emily
I am so pleased things are going well at home. Keep the jokes coming I enjoy reading them. You have a great imagination and a good sense of humour. Keep smiling.
Love Mrs Taylor
Tania and Family
February 8, 2010 @ 8:58 pm
hi Emily
Hello from Australia! Hope you are enjoying being at home. Lachlan wants to know if you have ever played Club Penguin. He really, really loves it and thought you might too!
with love Tania, Paul, Lachlan and Ashleigh XXXX
Marilyn from Mathers Rd Kindy
February 8, 2010 @ 8:49 pm
Dear Emily, :)
I am not too sure how well you will remember me from Kindergarten but I certainly remember you and your beautiful art work and how well you were able to write well before school!I remember your kindness to the other children too. Helen told me that you were not very well and I felt very very sad. She also told me about this site so I am able to see you, your family, and keep up with how you are doing.Gosh what a brave girl you are and all those beads you have collected.Lots of love to you. I am thinking about you lots and wishing all the very best. Love from Marilyn.:)