It has been some time since I posted, so it is catch up time...
Joey had his 6 month check up a couple of weeks before Christmas and his scans were CLEAR!!!! News we could have only dreamed of 6 months ago. He is feeling so much better. He still gets tired, but certainly getting stronger by the day. I have to say that I came home today from an appt in Portland and he was cleaning the refrigerator! He was so into the cleaning, he moved on to the pantry! God help me... Anyone need a very motivated employee????????
Moving on. I have had two surgeries since Nov. 1. My reconstruction is complete as far as any more surgeries. I have one small procedure left to go, but that isn't going to be for another 6 - 8 weeks. I am feeling great and must say, very happy with the results! Dr. Claytor gets a huge high five from me!
Now on another note, we had one more obstacle to overcome this past week. Caleb (our youngest..17) had to endure a mastectomy on his right breast. His surgeon is positive this is just soft tissue mass, but it has been growing over the past few months and she felt it needed to be removed. He is doing great and we can tell he is very excited to say home with the 'rents for a couple of weeks!! We believe only positive results will come of this.
Outside? It's 20 degrees...Inside? Sunny and 80! With a new year comes a positive attitude!
Until next time, God Bless and {{hugs}} to all...
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To know Joey and Kerri is to love them. The news of both of them being diagnosed with cancer is heartbreaking. We've created this site so that you can get updates, offer help, and use the guest book to write thoughts of encouragement and love. The outpouring of love and support they are receiving is very wanted and appreciated, however there will be times in the future when the Lynchs may not be able to keep up with phone calls and visits. Please use this site as an alternative means to stay connected.
Contact Persons Coordinating Help
The outpouring of support from all of the Lynch's friends and family has been wonderful. A few folks are trying to coordinate the efforts of all of you that want to help. Kerri and Joey may be too busy to ask for help when they need it, so here are some people you can contact that will extend your efforts of help to them:
MEALS: Shelley Burgess has offered to store meals in her freezer and give them to Kerri and Joey when the need them. Her number is 735-5731 or email at spalmerburgess@yahoo.com.
FOOD: Joanne Awalt will be helping with grocery shopping and cooking. If you have fresh food you would like to give you can call her at 843-5960 or 944-3301, or email her at livestrong03@wildblue.net.
*** Kerri and Joey are going to try to follow the most nutritional diet they can. Lists of foods that will be beneficial to their recovery will be updated on the site regularly. A preliminary list can be found in the blog post: "Ways to help" Dated 4/6/10.
ERRANDS, RIDES, VISITING: Bronwen Pierson has offered to coordinate this effort and will make sure your offers get passed on. Her number is 479-3777 or email at btpierson@roadrunner.com.
MEALS: Shelley Burgess has offered to store meals in her freezer and give them to Kerri and Joey when the need them. Her number is 735-5731 or email at spalmerburgess@yahoo.com.
FOOD: Joanne Awalt will be helping with grocery shopping and cooking. If you have fresh food you would like to give you can call her at 843-5960 or 944-3301, or email her at livestrong03@wildblue.net.
*** Kerri and Joey are going to try to follow the most nutritional diet they can. Lists of foods that will be beneficial to their recovery will be updated on the site regularly. A preliminary list can be found in the blog post: "Ways to help" Dated 4/6/10.
ERRANDS, RIDES, VISITING: Bronwen Pierson has offered to coordinate this effort and will make sure your offers get passed on. Her number is 479-3777 or email at btpierson@roadrunner.com.
Hello -- I found your blog by accident and just wanted to let you know that I have (had?) the same PMP cancer as Joey. I live in Maine, also, and was fortunate to have Lisa as my surgeon. My MOAS (mother of all surgeries) was a year ago, and I am waiting for the phone call from Lisa's office to schedule my yearly CT scan. Supposedly, this disease is one in a million, but I think that it might be a few more than that (how many people live in Maine??)! I just wanted Joey to know that he is not alone . . .
ReplyDeleteThank you for your post. Yes this is a very rare disease, but since my husband was diagnoised, we have come in contact with 3 other people. One of the women is actually friends with Lisa, but Lisa did not do her surgery. In fact, this woman is 8 years clear and considers herself cancer free. Thanks for your comment.
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