hard to believe

I am not sure it is possible, but the jaundice seems even more noticeable than before. Equally as difficult to believe, she seems to have even less energy than earlier this week.  On the plus side, she is still relating with, and responding to people in the room with her – just not for more than a few minutes at a time. 

A beautiful reminder

In May, on Janette's birthday, she visited the butterfly garden in Buena Vista with a group of friends.  The butterflies were amazing and the trip inspired this butterfly quilt.  She started this quilt in the "Permission to Play" class.

LuAnn, Virginia, Kathi and the rest of the group finished this for Janette and she thinks it is a beautiful reminder.

Thank you.

Not much change

Not much new to report.  The cough is still under control (not gone, but not as bad) and Janette still remains extremely tired.  One highlite has been the fawns.  We can usually see them in the morning, and sometimes again in the evening. They are the cutest landscape destroyers I have ever seen. 
We really appreciate all of the help, cards, e-mails, love and prayers.

Thanks.

Update

We have finally made some progress on the cough.  Janette is now using a nebulizer to help inhale the morphine into her lungs.  This seems to limit the cough, but it makes her really, really sleepy.  We are grateful for this progress, but it has not left her with any energy for responding to cards or emails.  Please know that even though she has not been able to respond, she does appreciate the cards and e-mails.

Mark.

The cough continues...

Sophie spoiled with more than toys today.

Oh yes, the cough continues.  I am going to try a new drug today.  As part of the Benton Hospice service I get a massage every week.  The massage is today and I look forward to a nice relaxing morning.  Cindy, the masseuse,  is quite a dog person and loves to spoil Sophie too.  We are in for a good day.  How about you?  Find something good to do today.  Janette

Cough

We are still working on getting rid of my cough.  It really surfaces when I talk and do activity.  It has been difficult to have visitors or talk on the telephone because of the cough.  Once I do get a handle on that cough know that the conversation will be on happenings and not my boring health challenge of yesterday or today.   

Communication

Nye Beach, Oregon looking at Yaquina Head lighthouse

In 1999, I was diagnosed with breast cancer.  In 2005, I was diagnosed with colon cancer.  I fought it with surgery and chemotherapy for months.  Several years later I was termed "cancer-free".  Then in 2009, I found that it surfaced again and I resumed my fight against cancer.  On June 29, 2011, I entered in the Benton Hospice Service.  I am changing this blog to focus more on keeping you informed of these happenings in my life.  I have been very poor in keeping up with people who care for and love me.  I hope this will improve my communication with all of you special people in my life.  Thank you for your love.  Janette