It has been long over due for me to put some words together for this blog.
Overall things have been pretty quiet. Mom, Ryan and I have been able to spend some time together. In May Mom, Ryan and myself went on vacation to Florida. Mom first came to Texas for a few days visining family then Ryan and Mom hit the road to Florida. On their way they stay in New Orleans and made a pit stop at our cousin Kate's house. Here are pictures from their time in New Orleans! They went on a plantation tour, ate famous beignets and took a graveyard tour.
Overall things have been pretty quiet. Mom, Ryan and I have been able to spend some time together. In May Mom, Ryan and myself went on vacation to Florida. Mom first came to Texas for a few days visining family then Ryan and Mom hit the road to Florida. On their way they stay in New Orleans and made a pit stop at our cousin Kate's house. Here are pictures from their time in New Orleans! They went on a plantation tour, ate famous beignets and took a graveyard tour.
Next stop was Florida. We stayed at a beach house rented by my Uncle and Aunt (THANK YOU!). In total it was Mom, Ryan, Matt, Valerie (Ryan's Girlfriend) and our cousin Reagan. We were able to spend time with them and relax by the beach. We had a wonderful time in Florida. We spent lots of time on the beach, we were even able to spend a full day on the beach playing in the waves and soaking up the sun! Mom loved the waves crashing against her and when we were not in the water we just soaked up the sun.
Thanks to everyone's donations in the Go Fund Me account and families generosity Ryan and I were able to comfortably enjoy our trip and not worry. I wanted to thank everyone again for their donations and continued thoughts. We truly appreciate all the support and everything everyone has done for us.
As of today we are in the waiting game. Mom's last scan (beginning of June) was a positive one, the whole brain radiation did its job and minimized the cancers growth in her brain. We were all very happy with this news and excited the treatment worked. Right now Mom and the doctors have decided to re-scan at the end of July and then discuss next steps.
Currently she is doing pretty good, some days are hard but overall she continues to amaze me what she handles day in and day out.
Although Florida was a great time I did not get to spend too much alone time with mom. My dad offered to let us go to our family cabin in Red River. I am so excited to be with Mom at the cabin and in Red River. Red River has always been a refreshing and peaceful place for me and my family growing up. Dad would take Ryan and I on trips every summer and we would almost always spend time in Red River. Its a familiar and comforting place for me. I hope Mom and I are able to sit and just be---something we have not done in a long time.
So for now, we continue to take it day by day. Mom had a good scan, we are staying positive but are still keeping the reality in our thoughts. There is not a day that passes where my mind does not wonder full of "what if's" but for now I feel positive and excited to spend some quality time with Mom so with that...
I continue to stay Steady in Hope
with love,
Kelly Marie
As of today we are in the waiting game. Mom's last scan (beginning of June) was a positive one, the whole brain radiation did its job and minimized the cancers growth in her brain. We were all very happy with this news and excited the treatment worked. Right now Mom and the doctors have decided to re-scan at the end of July and then discuss next steps.
Currently she is doing pretty good, some days are hard but overall she continues to amaze me what she handles day in and day out.
Although Florida was a great time I did not get to spend too much alone time with mom. My dad offered to let us go to our family cabin in Red River. I am so excited to be with Mom at the cabin and in Red River. Red River has always been a refreshing and peaceful place for me and my family growing up. Dad would take Ryan and I on trips every summer and we would almost always spend time in Red River. Its a familiar and comforting place for me. I hope Mom and I are able to sit and just be---something we have not done in a long time.
So for now, we continue to take it day by day. Mom had a good scan, we are staying positive but are still keeping the reality in our thoughts. There is not a day that passes where my mind does not wonder full of "what if's" but for now I feel positive and excited to spend some quality time with Mom so with that...
I continue to stay Steady in Hope
with love,
Kelly Marie