Hello all. Today was a day of minimal change.
This morning I went in to visit early. Her brother, Ron was just getting ready to go and get some sleep. James and I read the blog comments. Then the music therapist came. She brought her guitar and sang her a few songs. She sang Angel by Sara Mccloglin (not spelt right) and a Song by ABBA. It was so nice and relaxing.
Her heart rate and blood pressure are stable. She is still on the 60% ventilator and 40% her own. She was retaining fluid in her hands and face but they were giving her something to fix that. Her blood level was stable today also which is good. She has a cool bed that inflates and deflates so she is continually moving and not getting bed sores. What a great invention.
Ron and Leanne Holloway, Aunty Eva were up also. Michel and Nicole brought us up supper (KFC). Thank you again. All the family was up today except for Roxannes mom and dad. They went home for a prayer night with the Muenster community. What an amazing event they have planned. It is never ending the things that people are doing to support us. We love you all, even though I may not know you. You all have a special place in our hearts.
Justin went to preschool today. The preschool parents have started a list for bringing suppers. It is wonderful to have such special people to provide such great support. James just came and took Justin home. Justin was crying because he wanted to go home with daddy to his own bed. So it will be really good for both of them. James is still making his lesson plans for school. Someone asked us why...James said we don't know why but we are not looking back. We can only look to the future and pray that Roxanne will build up her strength so we can golf or camp this summer....
No news right now is good news.
Thanks to everyone for everything you are doing.
Cheryl
16 comments:
Dear Roxanne, James and Justin,
Just a quick note to tell you that you are in our thoughts and prayers. You are one of the few 'angels on earth' and I know that our family is honored that we were given the chance of fate to get to meet you. Your spirit is so pure that it makes others want to be better people.
Alissa, Terry, Jackson and Abby Wilson
Roxy,
You are truly an inspiration to me, how you have touched my life and obviously touched so many others.
Remember when you had the mumps in elementary and everyone in the class wrote you a letter and drew you a picture?... it seems like yesterday we were cruising Humboldt for hours… on Fridays we would pick out a restaurant, from our purse, to go for lunch at while we were going to St. Pete’s (we actually had each restaurant written out and kept them in our purse to pick from each week!)… you told me brusselsprouts were really ‘miniature cabbages’ – but, at the time, I still wouldn’t try them!... all us girls walking the streets of Muenster just talking and laughing… Candy-striping on Tuesdays in hopes we could go to the movies after…
Keep up the fight Roxanne!! My thoughts and prayers are with you, James, Justin and your whole family. Stay strong! I simply feel so powerless, I wish there was more I could do for you.
Cheryl, you are doing such a wonderful job!! You are truly and Angel on earth. Being miles away this blog really gives one a feeling of connection and that we are, in some small way, helping Roxanne out. I believe Roxanne is gaining encouragement, comfort, and strength from our words.
Stay strong, Keep Fighting!!
Love and Hugs,
Darcie (Loehr) Anderson
Dear Roxanne and family,
I am happy to hear that you are comfortable. I don't know how to pray for a miracle but that doesn't stop me from storming the heavens and saying "take my prayers and join them with those dear ones in heaven and with my guardian angel to ask the hand of God to heal our Roxanne".
I wondered how long Justin could handle being "away from home". I am so thankful he has great parents who are sensitive to his needs.
We love you Roxanne and will not cease the praying for a complete healing.
Aunt Antoinette
(Cheryl - does she need company? How is the family holding out? I know my sisters and I would gladly take some shifts too.) (Thanks so much for the blog information).
Roxanne,
I have been following your journey and you truly are an inspiration. I have wonderful memories of you, Verna, Trina and I spending so many summers together. It was always fun walking around Muenster, the college and then later cruising around Humboldt. Do you remember having the radio on and all of us singing to the music, the Korte singers we were not, well except for Verna she made the rest of us sound good. Such good times. In all the years I have known you, you have never backed down from anything and I know that this is no different. You are a strong women with lots of fight in you. We are thinking and praying for you everyday. You have a wonderful family and we thank you for keeping us all in touch and helping to let Roxanne and James know that they are not alone. Stay strong!
love and prayers
Kathy (Scherr) Brown and family
Dear Roxanne, James and Justin
A note to let you know that we are thinking of you and praying that Roxanne gets better real soon. You are all courageous and inspirational people that are unfortunate to have had this journey in your life. We are dealing with Jacquie's battle with cancer right now, but we want you to know that our thoughts and concerns are with your family as well.
Thank you Cheryl for keeping us updated.
Cheryl – I want to truly thank you for creating this blog. After losing touch with Roxanne it allowed me to email with her when she was at home. I am so grateful for that gift. I treasure those emails and have reread many times already as I think of her. I keep your webpage on my computer during the day as the updates and comments are so inspiring. Though I don’t know you, I sense from your writing and Roxanne’s emails what a great person you are and how much she values you. Take care of yourself as well as you do those around you.
Roxanne – I believe you can hear me when Cheryl reads this. I want to thank you for all the lessons you are teaching me. I think of you as I go about my day. Things that were routine and one can take for granted mean more now. I think of you as I hug my kids before they leave for school, as I tuck them in at night and especially as I am tempted to be frustrated with them for things like forgetting their school runners at home or an assignment that has to be in at the last minute. As I stroke their hair or kiss their cheeks, I know how much you long to do that. I pray for you and your family as I think of you. I wanted to remind you what we talked about that people much farther and wider than you know are praying for you. That is a powerful thing. Rest now and grow stronger.
Roxanne,
I’m so glad we had our visit last summer after your surgery. Walking into that hospital room just turned back the hand of time. You hadn’t changed a bit! There you were, that spunky gal I remembered so well. We had a great talk. Well, I talked, you wrote. (I must say, I’ve never seen anybody write that fast in my life). We had so much to catch up on. We shed a few tears, but I mostly remember us laughing at what ‘tough ol broads’ we are (at least that’s the way you put it!) You had the most amazing attitude and now after following your blog on a daily basis, it’s apparent that you have never lost that spirit. So dig deep Rox! I know you have it in you to keep fighting.
Jody (Wiesner)Semenoff
Cheryl, thank you for keeping us posted and relaying all the messages to Roxanne. If you get a chance, please let me know if Roxanne got my package before she went to the hospital.
Dear Roxanne,James and Justin
You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will give you strength and courage through this hard time. Roxanne I know you are a very strong and caring person. Please keep on fighting Roxanne. I remember after my brother Braden passed away ,even though you were going through so much yourself, you still took the time to be there for me. We need more people in this world with a kind,caring and compassionate heart like yours. God bless you all, and I will continue to pray for a miracle. Take care. Shantelle Klein
Hi Roxanne
I read thru your blog last night and was deeply moved and inspired by all the people who care for you and your family. This is indeed a validation of the person you have become. Your family must be so proud to have you as a daughter, sister, wife and mother.
I will keep this short as i can see there are so many comments written to you. Roxanne,Reg,Ron and Ray, my family will keep you all in our thoughts and prays as you move onward thru this journey,
God Bless you all
Greg & Kari Waldner
Hi all, and thanks so much for you're prayers and wishes. You can't imagine the warmth that comes across to each of us as we read the the kinds words and support for my little sister. Even though she is resting, I assure you she knows of you're continuing support and is, no doubt, as overwhelmed as we all are. They have proved to be an inspiration to her throughout her battle and are surely responsible for her very encouraging progress over the last 24 hrs. Reg, Ray and I kept her company throughout the night as we enjoyed watching her stats slowly improve. She appears much more comfortable than she has been in a while... She looks great!
James and twinkle-toes(AKA Justin) have had the opportunity to spend some quality time together that a father and son need and both families have been incredible supportors for the other, making it a less difficult time than it certainly could be.
Sandy, we can't thank you enough for all you've done for us...it means more to us than you'll ever know.
Lots of Love to my wife Jennifer and my kids, Ethan and Olivia, I'll see you soon!
Keep up the prayers and pass on the positive energy of roxannes-journey.
God Bless,
Ron
Just a quick hello again Roxanne to let you know that we are still praying for you. I was feeling overwhelmed this morning when my truck was not working the way it should and I had to drive it to Airdrie to get it serviced. The roads were terrible, I was totally late for work and then by the Grace of God "Funky Town" ( the updated version) came on the radio. It gave me a huge smile and reminded me of what you said, " I would love to drive.' and that was the end of my bad mood. Life is good I thought, at least I had the good fortune of a vehicle and being able to drive. Thank you Roxanne for all the inspiration. You are a strong girl and we love you. Stay strong.
Cheryl thanks for all the updates, I bet it is hard for you to read them to her, but she needs us. Thank you thank you.
Trina
Roxanne and family,
We have followed your heroic journey since we heard about your illness.I can only say that it was an honor to have taught you. You are an inspiration to all of us and our prayers are with you always.I remember you as a dark eyed , smiling , bubbly individual who lit up the room with your presence...keep fighting and a million prayers go up to heaven asking for a miracle..Lois, Leon and family
Hey Roxy,
I was just sent this link today and am sending prayers your way. It has been quite a few years but in my mind I can clearly picture you standing on a houseboat in BC holding a giant watergun. You always could make me laugh. You are a great friend and your strength of spirit has touched so many. I would send you my breath if I could. Stay strong and know that we are all with you,
Pam (Moorman) McFadyen
Roxanne - May God continue to help see you thruogh this difficult time. Your strong faith and determination is unbelievable.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you as well as with all the Strueby family members and the Burel families.
God bless you all. Ed & Phyllis Perry
Dear Roxanne,
Your are constantly in my thoughts and in my prayers. I keep hoping every day that there will be encouraging news on your prognosis.
I keep remembering how determined (and stubborn), you are. You are full of spunk and are a fighter through and through.
I remember how inter-twined our lives were as kids - how you were stuck with my brother (Kurt) as much as I was stuck with Raymond. We both had an extra annoying little brother to deal with. Our parents were good friends, and still are. And, we were good friends, from Kindergardern thru Grade 12 and beyond.
Keep fighting Roxanne - if anyone is stubborn enough to get through this - it is you.
God Bless You
Terri (Hofmann) Anderson
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