Terry has given you all a good introduction to the situation here at home. We have pulled together as a family as often happens when something threatens the daily equilibrium. I must say that my emotions and feelings have gone on a wild rollercoaster ride since we have known that something was amiss with Judith's health and even though all the tests have been done as soon as possible, to my mind it was never fast enough. I have been through sleepless nights and feeling sick with anxiety and when the result was finally in, it was a relief just knowing where we were at and what the next steps would be.
Judith has shown amazing strength and faith and I am immensely proud of her. We have all been doing some reading in the past week to prepare us for the weeks ahead. The staff at the Cancer Clinic at Southlake Regional Health Centre have given us a lot of information and are here to answer our questions. We are getting all the support and services we need ( nutritionist, social worker, home nurse ) as well as referrals to the Cancer Society for support, transportation if we need it, and activities such as The Look Good..Feel Better Workshop to help her cope with appearance changes.
On Monday Judith is going for her first chemo treatment. She has also got an appointment at Sunnybrook Hospital for a radiation consult ( unfortunately we don't have that service at Southlake yet ) June 6.
Please continue to pray for her and us.
