An update for you...
This morning, the oncology team told Shawna that there are no further treatment options for her and they will be taking a palliative approach. The dural biopsy showed that the cancer has metastasized to her brain. Her goal is to be discharged home early next week, but for that to happen her pain has to be managed without intravenous support. She is hoping to go home on a day pass this weekend to get a bit of a break from the hospital. Shawna is at peace with the news.
Alexis knows some, but not all of the details. She is aware that her Mom is hoping to come home next week. Shawna will have palliative home care to support her, Will and Alexis. Shawna's Mom will also stay on to help support them.
I have spent time with her lately, and she looks good. Beautiful, as always. She is feeling well enough to get up when she needs to, eat when she's hungry, tell stories and share a laugh. I am so very proud of her and amazed at her ongoing strength. Sharon has been an amazing support, getting medical details to help facilitate her care and keep Shawna aware of all that's going on outside her door. Christine is flying in tonight, and we will all be with her to share all that's happening with her and to kiss her goodnight.
I will continue to keep you all posted. Pray for her - comfort, peace, and time with her family. Pray for Alexis and Will. May they all feel our love and support.
Thanks.
Terri
We are all here for them - in throught, love, prayer or any physical need.
ReplyDeleteThe Pedersen family (Nika, Mike, Kaja and Evan)
My thoughts are of and for each of you.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
Ian Watts
Dear Shawna, we have never stopped praying for you. We will continue to do so each day. Lots of love
ReplyDeleteDear Shawna:
ReplyDeleteI wish we lived closer, so we could help you in some way.
We think of you every day, and continue to pray for all of you.
All our love,
Maureen, Andrew, Michael and Amy
xoxo
Dear Shawna, Will and Alexis
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you all and keep you, make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you, may He lift his countenance upon you and give you peace always. My prayers for peace and comfort to you during this trying time. I am praying for lots of time with family. Love from Thunder Bay.
Love,
Anna Laakso (nee Soviero) NOSM E2006 and fellow sister in Christ
Dear Shawna,
ReplyDeleteI think about you often, and pray for you always. You were the best babysitter Mark, Karen and I had growing up, and I still remember the fun things we did together when you'd come to babysit. I continue to admire your strength and spirit.
Much love and peace to you and your family,
Susan Mercure De Gagne
Shawna, Will and Alexis,
ReplyDeleteYou will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love
The Chisholms (Sheila, Jim, Madison and Kennedy)
Shawna, will,
ReplyDeleteYou are always in our prayers. May God give you his peace, deep in your hearts, and the strength to get through each moment one minute at a time. Love, The Blairs
Hello to friends of Shawna,
ReplyDeleteI would like to create an album to celebrate Shawna, that will capture stories that we have shared with her. Ideally, it would be great to have photos of each of you with Shawna throughout her lifetime and various stories/memories. Hopefully, we can capture stories from her childhood, teenage years, university days, parenting, church life, and others.
I am not a 'technical wizard' by any stretch, but I am certain there is a way to do this electronically. I know it will be a work in progress, but we can share it with Shawna as it comes together. Ultimately, it will be a wonderful collection for Alexis to refer to throughout her lifetime.
If anyone has ideas... I am 100% open. Here is my email: jeanetterun@gmail.com
You can start to send pictures and stories and I will be happy to pull it all together.
Thanks in advance for making it awesome!
Jeanette Deere
Dear Shawna
ReplyDeleteI wish I could be there with you through your trying time.
You have truly been a bright light in my life, especially at a time when I needed a light!
Your strength, courage, and grace are an inspiration to all.
I wish you comfort and eternal peace.
Love,
Debi
Shawna Will and Alexis Our thoughts and prayers are with you always With much Love Lydia , John and family
ReplyDeleteDear Shawna, Will, and Alexis,
ReplyDeleteYou all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Shawna, you are such an inspiration and an amazing role model. Your strength, courage, and positive, grateful attitude has touched so many lives. I wish you peace, comfort, and love in each moment.
Karen Mercure
Dear Shawna,
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you. I've been following your blog for a few months and find your strength and positive thinking to be very inspiring. I hope you can be comfortable and enjoy time with your family.
Sheri Payne (Banks)
Hello Shawna,Will and Alexis,
ReplyDeleteKnow that I am thinking of you often and praying for all of you. You have shown so much kindness towards me and many others; I hope you can feel the love we send your way.
Take care,
Lana
Shawna, Will & Alexis.
ReplyDeleteKnow that I too am thinking about you way over here in Australia. Shawna, you are such an image of strength, courage, and inspiration. I wish I could do something to help, to ease you, to comfort you. I will pray. Will & Alexis, I know you have your own journey that you are on with all of this as well. May you feel the love and strength from everyone around you.
Twyla
Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Wilson Family!
ReplyDeleteWe love you and are praying for you. I will always cherish my memories of you and Derrik in the jacuzzi with all the bubbles! Not to mention all the pop and chips you wanted to eat. May you feel love and strength from everyone.
ReplyDeleteLove Matty, Anita, Justin and Kristopher
Think of you so very often and cherish so many wonderful memories of our teenage years. My husband and I have been following your and Will's journey and you are in our daily prayers. Love Sheila Jolicoeur- Helm
ReplyDeleteDear Shawna,
ReplyDeleteI have been following your journey for a few months now, and I have been so inspired by your determination and positive spirit. On days that might be "bad" for me, I think of you and your family and all that you are dealing with, and know that my bad days don't even begin to touch yours. Thank you for sharing your fight against cancer with all of us. Your kind heart and beauty is as radiant as ever. You are in my prayers always.
Renée Martin-Brown, Emo ON.