Visits

Friends and Family,
Lately several people have expressed a desire to visit Anette. As you know, God willing, we are going to try to get Anette to the beach. Because we don't have a time line to work with, we thought it might be nice to coordinate the visits around her birthday, the weekend of July 25th. Of course all visits from her beloved family and friends are welcome at any time. We just don't want to leave anyone hanging if a beach trip suddenly becomes possible. In retrospect it might be lovely to throw her a birthday party that weekend.
Please give us a heads up if you might be coming. If needed we can give you a list of local hotels and other info.

7/14/08 Outpatient Surgery Update

Anette's surgery was successful yesterday. She is still in a lot of pain and discomfort. Hospice is expected to make their first visit today. They will check her tap to see if it's healing correctly and to make sure that conditions are suitible for care at home.

Back at home

Anette is back at home. She was released from the hospital yesterday evening. The medical procedure to put in an abdominal catheter is scheduled to take place on Monday next week as an outpatient procedure. It is most successful when it's time to perform a paracentecis and her abdomen is full of fluid.
It was decided yesterday to have hospice care given at home. Many people have asked us why we haven't had hospice care in the past. Hospice care is only available when you no longer benefit from cancer treatment and you are expected to live 6 months or less. Anette has been receiving cancer treatment, most recently clinical trials, until last week.

Still at NEMC

Anette is still in the hospital. She has a couple of other medical procedures to do which are designed to help maintain the highest level of comfort possible for the rest of her life.
In spite of all of this grim news, she continues to be in amazingly high spirits. She has not given up her faith, but is now focusing on trying to make the best and most of whatever time she has left. In fact, she still wants to make a trip to the beach. We ask you to please keep us in your prayers so that we can make that possible. We're not sure how we can pull that off, but with God's help all things are possible.
Love,
Tanya and family

7/10/08 - SURGERY UPDATE

Anette just got out of surgery and it was unsuccessful. Her doctor will talk with our immediate family this evening to discuss her options, if any. Her prognosis is not good.
- Tanya