As mom was walking back to her radiation room today, the nurse mentioned that she might get to lower her doses soon. This is very important news, because the lower doses will give her a better chance of retaining as much vision as possible. The MRI scheduled next week will determine whether enough progress has been made to lower the dose, so we are hoping the trend continues!
In other news, Mom paid a little visit to Salon Jill today! She looks fantastic, as you can see. Dad says she looks like she did in high school. :) Lola was of course begging to be next in line at Salon Jill, but she might have to wait quite a while before cutting off her lovely locks. I appeased her with a front row seat.
Morale is good. Mom was able to spend the morning without her "pirate patch." Her left eye is actually better than her right today, which, when you consider that she could see nothing out of it at the beginning of last week, is phenomenal. So she was in pretty good spirits. Tomorrow is the twelfth day of radiation-- one third of the way through!
Please keep the good vibes flowing. They apparently are working.
Cheers,
jk
Hi Miss Rosie! Just found this blog and am so excited to hear all of your good news! You continue to be in our prayers and we are so proud of you and your outlook. You are an inspiration and you need to get back in the swing of things so the next group of little ones can experience your "awesome nature walks"...that is a direct order from Carter! Love to you and your family and you are all in our thoughts and prayers! Ash
ReplyDeleteWow Rosie does look great. The swelling is SO much better she is looking like her old sweet, beautiful self. Keep up the great work, Rose and we'll keep praying for smaller doses, improved vision, and ultimate victory over this disease. Love you all.
ReplyDeleteRosie! you look great. Keep up the good spirits. We will continue to think about you daily.
ReplyDeleteLove, Ryan
Rosie, you look fantastic! We pray for your healing constantly. Its so great you're surrounded with so much love, I feel the positive energy down the street! Please let us know how we can help; any time, any way. Love, Elizabeth, David & Olga
ReplyDeleteDo glad to hear things are progressing well. You are all in my thoughts and prayers daily
ReplyDeleteLinda
Aw! Such a wonderful picture of all three! Jill you did a great job with the hair cut and posting the update. I'm sending prayers, good thoughts and love to all
ReplyDeleteI was especially comforted by Rosie's "Healing Rays" analogy in an earlier posting. It depicts the determined yet peaceful attitude that Rosie has shown as long as I have known her. I remember that "Determined to Win" look in the days of our competitive tennis matches ;<) and I love to see that attitude in regard to this battle. But I also admire the peaceful side of accepting whatever God has in store for you because you are peaceful in knowing that you give your all. Your faith in God is an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI like to think that the healing power of the rays are generated, not by a radiation machine, but by all of the prayers that are being rained down by friends of Rosie, Paul, and the wonderful family you have raised.
We love you Kelly's! The Vande's will continue to send our "Healing Rays" to you via our loving God to help you through these challenging times.
Love, Tom