Day 7 – Thursday 14 January, 2010
“Emily has 43 Beads of Courage already…what a trooper!” Katherine text through this morning. These Beads of Courage are colourful beads that visually represent the many challenges overcome along the treatment journey.
Gary sounded really relieved that when he first saw Emily this morning she wasn’t in pain, as they had managed it well over night
Today Emily was put under general anesthetic again, this time for a short period for her stent to be repositioned. During this time, Kath was able to get home for a couple of hours while Gary stayed at the hospital. Emily was able to have her special pillow and blanket with her on the way to theatre and asked for them when she woke up in recovery.
Emily is coping well with yesterday’s chemo. She was given Part 2 today. Over the next few days Emily will be monitored by the medical team and they will be focusing on weight gain.
Katherine said tonight that Emily is flat. They are looking forward to seeing her personality return as she is just exhausted at the moment. They have had a barrage of medical professionals throughout the day and were pleased with their decision to have no visitors.
Gary and Kath were visited by a representative from the Child Cancer Foundation. Emily was given a mink fairy blanket and a goody bag and Kath and Gary received petrol and grocery vouchers.
A number of people have offered help by way of financial assistance. A bank account has been set up for those of you wanting to contribute in this way. If you would like details please email via the ‘Contact Me’ at the right hand side of this blog. Kath and Gary are so appreciative of the petrol vouchers and meals they have received so far. The support has been overwhelming.
Vanessa and Leona
Sonya Dean
January 15, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
Wow Emily – you go girl! I wouldnt have that many – you must be incredibly brave and strong. Keep smiling little one – we are looking forward to seeing pictures of you happy once again.
Kath and Gary – remember your vow’s, as this is where they really come into play. Courage and strength to you both, you are both amazing people, and loved and supported by all.
Jenna Scott
January 15, 2010 @ 9:15 pm
Hi Kath, Gary, Emily and Family.
Astonishing at what wee Emily (and the rest of the family) have been through in the last week – it seems too overwhelming to even comprehend. We hope she is very proud of her beads of courage – they show just what a brave girl she is!
So sorry to hear the news, we still can’t really believe it’s true. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you guys every day. Stay positive and take care of one another.
Scott Marsden & Jenna Scott
Neil and Sharlene
January 15, 2010 @ 3:28 pm
Heya team
We are thinking of you guys.
Tarsh sends her love from Oz, and is thinking of you all.
Emily we hope you have found strength today to show your gorgeous smile…and to give the C a good damn hard kick!!
Kath and Woody, sending you both all our love…take care of yourselves too.
If there is anything Neil and I can do, please let us know.
To the rest of the Pluck/Wooddin family our thoughts are with you also…we know all your strength will be feeding through Em too.
Awesome blog ladies, thanks for keeping us all informed.
Lots of hugs and love
Neil and Sharlene xx
Alex Prendergast
January 15, 2010 @ 12:58 pm
Hi Emily
Hope you are getting better and better everyday, keep smileing :-) Alex
Dear Kath and family, so saddened to hear the news today, our thoughts are with you all, Emily is a little fighter!!
Lyndy, Barry, Alex + Brodie Prendergast
Ewan
January 15, 2010 @ 12:42 pm
Strength to you Emily! You’ve got strong hearts all around you whose love can only bring upon a healing that no ailment could stand to!
Gazzah and Katherine it is in times of great sadness that we ask the most of ourselves… I hope that you find nothing but greatness to help you through these times!
Take good care of each other!
Ewan
The Wallace Clan
January 15, 2010 @ 12:08 pm
Gary, Kath, Emily & Family
Very sorry to hear this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Wallace Clan
Craig, India and Cassidy
January 15, 2010 @ 8:59 am
Hi Emily, our hearts and prayers are with you and your healing. We know you can over come this and be back running around with us. XXOOXX
Gary and Katherine – if there is anything, and I mean anything you need of us or the club please let me know. You are in our hearts and wings are with you.
Craig, India and Cassidy
kesselers
January 15, 2010 @ 8:49 am
Wishes for Emily…..
We wish you a life that is full of all the wonder of ,living.
We wish you the delight of discovering the wonder of the universe – the enormity of the stars in the nite sky.
We wish you the joy of discovering books.
We wish you the comforts of special friends.
We wish you the courage to climb the highest side of the playground and take the risk.
We wish you the satisfaction of nutting a problem by yourself, or cooking your first meal by yourself, walking to school by yourself, watching your own carrot seeds sprouting,and the satisfaction of achievement through your own efforts.
We wish you the courage of your convictions – we look forward to you expressing your own opinions, as it is the most precious thing…its yours!!!!
We wish you the utterly indescribable delight of one day holding your own baby…and seeing your mum in a whole new light as we have.
We wish you the satisfaction of doing something as well as you could and the disappointment of knowing you could have done something better.
We wish you the joy of celebrating the difference of people.
We vow to you that we will always be there unconditionally and completely for you and Mum and Dad
with love support and HUGS.
Love The kesselers. XXXX
Vanessa Palmer
January 15, 2010 @ 8:42 am
I have never seen anyone show as much courage as I have seen Emily, Kath and Woody show this week.
With everything they are dealing with on these incredibly difficult and busy days, Kath and Woody are also finding the time to give us the information required to keep everyone updated.
There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for my cherished friends. My heart breaks for them and what they are going through.
Vanessa X
Deanne Holland
January 15, 2010 @ 2:33 am
Emily
May you wear your beads with pride!
Thinking of you every day and sending our love to Mum and Dad xxx
Deanne and Family xoxo