Good morning to all of you!
I continue to ask for your faith and prayers. We are going to Harbor View for an gamma knife. It will be Thursday morning early. I have to be there at 6:30 a.m. I will post a blog Friday or Saturday....I promise. I appreciate all the blessings I have been given this first year of this cancer diagnois. As hard has it is to always thin of myself and take of me, I have had a great year of blessings.
In the Doctrine & Covenants chapter 14, verse 7:
And if you keep my commandments and endure to the end you shall have eternal life, which gift is the greatest of all the gifts of God.
i love and appreciate you all. May you also be blessed and protect through your channagnes and trials. I know we all have them. I also pray for you.
Janae
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
Dear family,
Janae has been doing well the past month or so and lately seems to be increasing her stamina day by day. Yesterday we went to the University of Washington for her latest MRI scan. We met with her oncologist, Dr. Rockhill.
He told us that yesterdays scan shows some items of concern. One of the tumors today was the size of your thumbnail. Previously it had not been detected or even tracked because it was so small that it was not a concern. Another one of the tumors that had been treated with the Gamma Knife radiation last October had additional swelling around it and it is too a concern. Dr. Rockhill said this is precisely why he recommends that we have an MRI performed every 3 months so that we can detect any new tumors or any tumors that are growing. The good news is that none of the other seven tumors which were previously treated with the Gamma Knife procedure (last October) have grown. In fact many of them have continued to shrink significantly since the last MRI scan in June.
We are discouraged that any of the tumors have grown at all, but believe it is due to Janae's having had such great results for this entire last 11 1/2 months since her last Gamma Knife procedure. Dr. Rockhill strongly suggests that Janae recieve the Gamma Knife radiation treatment again for the second time. We are in agreement and have made arrangements for this to happen next Thursday, October 9th.
We want you to know that we feel very blessed that her progress has been so significant. We continue to recieve so many kind encouragements and thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. We know they make a huge difference in the outcome. We are very thankful for each day and for her continued progress in so many ways. We appreciate all of your expressions of love, thoughtfulness, and kindness and we go through these difficult times. Your prayers and friendship mean the world to us. We love you all,
Calvin and Janae
Janae has been doing well the past month or so and lately seems to be increasing her stamina day by day. Yesterday we went to the University of Washington for her latest MRI scan. We met with her oncologist, Dr. Rockhill.
He told us that yesterdays scan shows some items of concern. One of the tumors today was the size of your thumbnail. Previously it had not been detected or even tracked because it was so small that it was not a concern. Another one of the tumors that had been treated with the Gamma Knife radiation last October had additional swelling around it and it is too a concern. Dr. Rockhill said this is precisely why he recommends that we have an MRI performed every 3 months so that we can detect any new tumors or any tumors that are growing. The good news is that none of the other seven tumors which were previously treated with the Gamma Knife procedure (last October) have grown. In fact many of them have continued to shrink significantly since the last MRI scan in June.
We are discouraged that any of the tumors have grown at all, but believe it is due to Janae's having had such great results for this entire last 11 1/2 months since her last Gamma Knife procedure. Dr. Rockhill strongly suggests that Janae recieve the Gamma Knife radiation treatment again for the second time. We are in agreement and have made arrangements for this to happen next Thursday, October 9th.
We want you to know that we feel very blessed that her progress has been so significant. We continue to recieve so many kind encouragements and thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. We know they make a huge difference in the outcome. We are very thankful for each day and for her continued progress in so many ways. We appreciate all of your expressions of love, thoughtfulness, and kindness and we go through these difficult times. Your prayers and friendship mean the world to us. We love you all,
Calvin and Janae
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Good after noon to all my favorite people....
We have been out of town the last 12 days and it has made me realize how fast time goes. I have missed not keeping up with you. Many of you call me by phone and I guess no news is the best news. I appreciate your prayers and love. I know many think of me still and I feel your concern.
We are going over to Seattle for another MRI on my brain tomorrow. It always makes me a bit nervous to check in but something that certainly needs to be done to know how my progress is going. I have blood work at 10:00, my MRI scan at noon, and then I see my doctor at 2:00. Most of the time they are not running on time so we get out of the hospital around 5 or 6. By the time we get home, it's pretty late. I will let you know my results Thursday morning.
"Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offereing
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in."
Love Janae
P.S. Your prayers and fasting would be so great! Thanks again for all you do for our family and mean to us!
We have been out of town the last 12 days and it has made me realize how fast time goes. I have missed not keeping up with you. Many of you call me by phone and I guess no news is the best news. I appreciate your prayers and love. I know many think of me still and I feel your concern.
We are going over to Seattle for another MRI on my brain tomorrow. It always makes me a bit nervous to check in but something that certainly needs to be done to know how my progress is going. I have blood work at 10:00, my MRI scan at noon, and then I see my doctor at 2:00. Most of the time they are not running on time so we get out of the hospital around 5 or 6. By the time we get home, it's pretty late. I will let you know my results Thursday morning.
"Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offereing
There is a crack in everything
That's how the light gets in."
Love Janae
P.S. Your prayers and fasting would be so great! Thanks again for all you do for our family and mean to us!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Good afternoon to my family and friends,
Nothing new is going on with my health conditions really. My joints are becoming more arthritic. I was born with Children Rhuemotoid? Arthritis and it is kicking in now It's not slowing me down any but causes me quiet a bit of pain especially when I have been still. I don't want pain medicine. It has more side effects that I don't want to worry about. I know I have been very blessed and thank my Heavenly Father for that. I also thank the good doctors who are watching over me.
I don't have another scan until September 29. that makes me a bit nervous but I tell myself to trust in the Lord. He is in charge if I will do what is best for me. I know he will take help me down the path that is mine.
Doctrine & Covenants 84:45 & 46
"For the word of the Lord is truth, and whatsoever is truth is light, and whatso ever is light is Spirit, even the Spirit of Jesus Christ. And the Spirit giveth light to every man that cometh into the world; and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit.
I'm so thankful for the Holy Ghost who gives me comfort each day as I call upon him to cheer me up, give me strength and help me to carry on.
Thanks again for you love, prayers and interest in me and my family.
Have a great day!
Janae
Nothing new is going on with my health conditions really. My joints are becoming more arthritic. I was born with Children Rhuemotoid? Arthritis and it is kicking in now It's not slowing me down any but causes me quiet a bit of pain especially when I have been still. I don't want pain medicine. It has more side effects that I don't want to worry about. I know I have been very blessed and thank my Heavenly Father for that. I also thank the good doctors who are watching over me.
I don't have another scan until September 29. that makes me a bit nervous but I tell myself to trust in the Lord. He is in charge if I will do what is best for me. I know he will take help me down the path that is mine.
Doctrine & Covenants 84:45 & 46
"For the word of the Lord is truth, and whatsoever is truth is light, and whatso ever is light is Spirit, even the Spirit of Jesus Christ. And the Spirit giveth light to every man that cometh into the world; and the Spirit enlighteneth every man through the world, that hearkeneth to the voice of the Spirit.
I'm so thankful for the Holy Ghost who gives me comfort each day as I call upon him to cheer me up, give me strength and help me to carry on.
Thanks again for you love, prayers and interest in me and my family.
Have a great day!
Janae
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Good Evening to all my great family and friends:
I have been reminded by three doctors this week how lucky I am which I respond, "it's blessed!" My scan in Seattle was great. No new tumors and they are still shrinking. I had the cancerous mole on my back taken off. It was the size of half my little finger nail. They wanted me back Monday to take more out around it so I had surgery for that and they also open another up that they did three weeks ago to make it cleaner. Both came back this morning beign.
I am feeling better and better. I'm working on my energy, staying out of the sun and trying to get my afternoon nap in. I don't do well without my rest....then who does?
The extended plan now for me is to keep the scans on my body and also my brain and watch it all carefully. Cancer is never too far away but I have the odds for myself and the doctors.
I truly believe in faith and prayers and thank-you for all your thoughts on my behalf.
Love, Janae
"And Alma and his people did not raise to the Lord their God, but did pour out their hearts to him; and he did know the thoughts of their hearts.
And it came to pass that the voice of the lord ccame to them in their afflictions, saying: "Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.
And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bodage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety the I, the Lord God, do visit my people in the afflictions.
And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea; the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they didi submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
And it came to pass that so great was their faith and their patience that the voice of the lord came unto them again, saying: Be of good comfort, for on the morrow I will deliver you our of bondage.
Oh, how I love the Book Of Mormon!"
I have been reminded by three doctors this week how lucky I am which I respond, "it's blessed!" My scan in Seattle was great. No new tumors and they are still shrinking. I had the cancerous mole on my back taken off. It was the size of half my little finger nail. They wanted me back Monday to take more out around it so I had surgery for that and they also open another up that they did three weeks ago to make it cleaner. Both came back this morning beign.
I am feeling better and better. I'm working on my energy, staying out of the sun and trying to get my afternoon nap in. I don't do well without my rest....then who does?
The extended plan now for me is to keep the scans on my body and also my brain and watch it all carefully. Cancer is never too far away but I have the odds for myself and the doctors.
I truly believe in faith and prayers and thank-you for all your thoughts on my behalf.
Love, Janae
"And Alma and his people did not raise to the Lord their God, but did pour out their hearts to him; and he did know the thoughts of their hearts.
And it came to pass that the voice of the lord ccame to them in their afflictions, saying: "Lift up your heads and be of good comfort, for I know of the covenant which ye have made unto me; and I will covenant with my people and deliver them out of bondage.
And I will also ease the burdens which are put upon your shoulders, that even you cannot feel them upon your backs, even while you are in bodage; and this will I do that ye may stand as witnesses for me hereafter, and that ye may know of a surety the I, the Lord God, do visit my people in the afflictions.
And now it came to pass that the burdens which were laid upon Alma and his brethren were made light; yea; the Lord did strengthen them that they could bear up their burdens with ease, and they didi submit cheerfully and with patience to all the will of the Lord.
And it came to pass that so great was their faith and their patience that the voice of the lord came unto them again, saying: Be of good comfort, for on the morrow I will deliver you our of bondage.
Oh, how I love the Book Of Mormon!"
Friday, June 25, 2010
Dear family,
Two weeks ago Janae had a full body scan. Later her Wenatchee Oncologist, Dr. Garrison called to tell her that he didn’t see anything in the scan and that everything looked very good. He took a few extra minutes on the phone to tell her, that people just don’t do as well as she has done with brain cancer as advanced as she had. This was great news to hear that she is doing so well. When I visit the doctors with her and see their faces, I can also tell that they feel she is doing marvelous, even far better than they can believe.
Dr. Garrison suggested a couple of weeks ago that she should see a dermatologist just to make sure nothing was happening that would allow the melanoma to grow or expand. As a result of a visit with the Dermatologist, last week Janae had 3 moles on her back removed and tested. Yesterday the dermatologist called her back and told her that one of the moles contains melanoma. She made an appointment for next Monday to have it completely removed including extra material around it just to be safe. This of course has caused Janae a lot of worry.
Janae and I are here at the University of Washington Medical Center. Today she is having blood work done as well as an MRI scan of her brain. We met with her Oncologist, Dr. Rockhill at the U of W. He told us that today’s scan looks about the same as the last time (March 2010) or slightly better. He showed us several of the tumors using the measuring tool on the computer and we could see that they are slightly smaller than last time we reviewed them with him. This is Great News. She is feeling better and getting stronger ever so slowly.
It is so wonderful to have her doing so much better. We feel very blessed that her progress has been so significant. We are very thankful for each day and for her continued progress with the cancer treatments that she has and continues to receive. We appreciate all of your expressions of love, thoughtfulness, and kindness as we go through these difficult times. Your prayers and friendship mean the world to both of us.
We love you all,
Calvin and Janae
Two weeks ago Janae had a full body scan. Later her Wenatchee Oncologist, Dr. Garrison called to tell her that he didn’t see anything in the scan and that everything looked very good. He took a few extra minutes on the phone to tell her, that people just don’t do as well as she has done with brain cancer as advanced as she had. This was great news to hear that she is doing so well. When I visit the doctors with her and see their faces, I can also tell that they feel she is doing marvelous, even far better than they can believe.
Dr. Garrison suggested a couple of weeks ago that she should see a dermatologist just to make sure nothing was happening that would allow the melanoma to grow or expand. As a result of a visit with the Dermatologist, last week Janae had 3 moles on her back removed and tested. Yesterday the dermatologist called her back and told her that one of the moles contains melanoma. She made an appointment for next Monday to have it completely removed including extra material around it just to be safe. This of course has caused Janae a lot of worry.
Janae and I are here at the University of Washington Medical Center. Today she is having blood work done as well as an MRI scan of her brain. We met with her Oncologist, Dr. Rockhill at the U of W. He told us that today’s scan looks about the same as the last time (March 2010) or slightly better. He showed us several of the tumors using the measuring tool on the computer and we could see that they are slightly smaller than last time we reviewed them with him. This is Great News. She is feeling better and getting stronger ever so slowly.
It is so wonderful to have her doing so much better. We feel very blessed that her progress has been so significant. We are very thankful for each day and for her continued progress with the cancer treatments that she has and continues to receive. We appreciate all of your expressions of love, thoughtfulness, and kindness as we go through these difficult times. Your prayers and friendship mean the world to both of us.
We love you all,
Calvin and Janae
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Good morning to you all! It's a beautiful day today in Rock Island. Ihave been up cleaning the garage and bedrooms. A never ending task I'm afraid. I'm looking forward to my nap.
I was warned by a "friend" that if I didn't keep this up better that I am going to be dumped by her....(thanks Mindy.) A true friend.
I go to Seattle tomorrow for a brain scan. I haven't had one in about 3 months so of course I'm a bit anxious. This last week I went in for a breast exam, had 4 moles that they were supposing were pre-cancerous removed. I go back in next Tuesday to have the sticthes all taken out.
I am feeling good most of the time nowbut don't really know until tomorrow what going on in my head. I have finished 6 months of Chemeo and I'm sure that is one of the reasons I am feeeling better. My lab work that I have done every 2 weeks seems to look good. The doctors are beginning to wonder why I am still here. I tell them I belieeve in miracles and have great people with faith praying for me.
I want to thank you so much....all of you, for thinking of me through cards, calls, and prayers. I really can feel them and think of many of you individually.
May you be blessed in your chanllenges also.
Life really is a precious gift. Find a way to really enjoy your blessings!
my love to each of you,
Janae
"YOU CAN MAKE THE PATHWAY BRIGHT"
You can make the pathway bright, Fill the soul with heaven't light
If there's sunshine in your heart; Turning darkness into day
As the shadow's fly away, If there' sunshine in your heart today.
You can speak the gentle word to the heart with anger stirred,
If thee's sunshine in your heart; Thou it seems a little thing,
It will heaven's blessing bring, If there's sunshine in your heart today.
You can do a kindly deed to your neighbor in his need,
If there's sunshine in your heart, And his burden you will share
As you lifet his load of care, If there's sunshine in your heart today.
You can live a happy life in this world of toil and strife,
If there's sunshine in your heart ; And your soul will glow with love
From the perfect Light above, If there's sunshine in your heart today.
If there's sunshine in your heart, You can send a shining ray that will turn the night to day;
And your cares will all depart, If there's sunshine in your heart today!
Have a great day!
I was warned by a "friend" that if I didn't keep this up better that I am going to be dumped by her....(thanks Mindy.) A true friend.
I go to Seattle tomorrow for a brain scan. I haven't had one in about 3 months so of course I'm a bit anxious. This last week I went in for a breast exam, had 4 moles that they were supposing were pre-cancerous removed. I go back in next Tuesday to have the sticthes all taken out.
I am feeling good most of the time nowbut don't really know until tomorrow what going on in my head. I have finished 6 months of Chemeo and I'm sure that is one of the reasons I am feeeling better. My lab work that I have done every 2 weeks seems to look good. The doctors are beginning to wonder why I am still here. I tell them I belieeve in miracles and have great people with faith praying for me.
I want to thank you so much....all of you, for thinking of me through cards, calls, and prayers. I really can feel them and think of many of you individually.
May you be blessed in your chanllenges also.
Life really is a precious gift. Find a way to really enjoy your blessings!
my love to each of you,
Janae
"YOU CAN MAKE THE PATHWAY BRIGHT"
You can make the pathway bright, Fill the soul with heaven't light
If there's sunshine in your heart; Turning darkness into day
As the shadow's fly away, If there' sunshine in your heart today.
You can speak the gentle word to the heart with anger stirred,
If thee's sunshine in your heart; Thou it seems a little thing,
It will heaven's blessing bring, If there's sunshine in your heart today.
You can do a kindly deed to your neighbor in his need,
If there's sunshine in your heart, And his burden you will share
As you lifet his load of care, If there's sunshine in your heart today.
You can live a happy life in this world of toil and strife,
If there's sunshine in your heart ; And your soul will glow with love
From the perfect Light above, If there's sunshine in your heart today.
If there's sunshine in your heart, You can send a shining ray that will turn the night to day;
And your cares will all depart, If there's sunshine in your heart today!
Have a great day!
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