This week has been a challenge. Alison has successfully completed 3 of 15 radiation therapy sessions. Being clustrophobic, she gets pritty shnookered before we go, and sleeps for about 6 hours afterwords, and really doesn't come back into normal Ali-ness for about 12-18 hours. But she's getting it done. The doctor says that small cell types of cancer thrive in the brain, and that a lot of times they'll radiate the head as a preventative measure.
She needed blood again yesterday, which made the shortest span she'd gone without. Doctors say it's the disease's progression.
I have been very worried, and we've had some hard conversations where her spirit has shown brighter than it ever has. She's determined! Determined and upset at my fears. But that's what a team does, when one member faulters, the others rally. I am very proud and impressed. It's time for me to stop being an anchor and start lifting her up.
As far as getting out of here, we've been making negative progress regarding her pain. Once we figure that piece out though, she'll be coming home.
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Continuing to pray!!
Have they mentioned a pain pump for Alison?
She's been on one since we checked in actually; it's not cutting it.
Alison - went to my 98' class reunion last night and mentioned you to a few of my friends.. Mary Cockburn, Kim Troup, Kari Knisely and Dina Coverstone.. they are all praying for you!! As am I.. hang in there, k?
Hi Alison, Hang in there!!! You are such a trooper!!! Thinking about you!!!!
Jamie Deschamps
Tom, please give her my love and let her know you are both in my thoughts and prayers.
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