Much to her relief, Joy finished chemotherapy yesterday. Her white blood cell count is still at zero, but should be coming back up soon. Although she is still really tired and nauseated, she is feeling slightly better because she found a nausea medicine that seems to be working.
The highlight of the day came when she got to watch an episode of 24 with Ken. Hooray for suspense-filled, distracting TV!
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The Purpose of This Blog
Due to the overwhelming concern and support we have received, we set up this blog to easily update everyone interested in Joy's medical progress and treatments. Thank you for all of your love and support!
HOW TO HELP
(1) Visits: Joy cannot see many people during her chemotherapy treatment. Afterwards, if you plan to visit, please call ahead. She cannot be exposed to any illness or children and cannot see anyone if she is sleeping. Many times she will be too tired for visitors. Also, PLEASE NO FLOWERS, chocolates etc. They are not allowed in her hospital room.
(2) Emails/Phone calls: Please keep phone calls to a minimum right now, but feel free to post comments on this blog or email Ken at kwoolley@t-minus-10.com. Although he can't always respond immediately, he really appreciates the support he has received.
(3) Children's Needs: Joy's Mother, Pat Bradshaw, is coordinating all the kids' needs. Ken and Joy could really use some help. Ways to help: babysitting, carpooling, taking one or more of the children on outings or playdates or to a family home evening activity, helping with school projects or anything else. Please contact Pat to coordinate at 801.561.0711 (home) or 801.520.2594 (cell).
(4) Meals: Ken's Mother, Athelia Woolley, is coordinating all Food Assignments. If you'd like to help provide meals, please call her at 801.272.3035 (home) or 801.557.1790 (cell). If you are Joy's ward and would like to provide a meal to the Woolley family, please call Robin Hendrikson, the compassionate service coordinator of their ward. Her number is 801.253.1188.
(5) Prayers and Fasting: Please continue to keep Ken and Joy and their 5 children in your fasting and prayers. Also, consider putting them on the prayer rolls at your local temple.
(6) Humor: At a time like this, Joy and Ken could certainly benefit from a good belly laugh. John Woolley (Ken's brother) is putting together a collection of humor. Please send any funny stories about Joy, Ken, yourself, or anything for that matter, to jwoolley@stanford.edu. He will then forward them a daily dose! Also, Jamie Rip brought a bulletin board to the hospital where we can post any notes, photos, pictures (funny) that will lift Joy. Feel free to mail any of this to Ken's and Joy's address.
(2) Emails/Phone calls: Please keep phone calls to a minimum right now, but feel free to post comments on this blog or email Ken at kwoolley@t-minus-10.com. Although he can't always respond immediately, he really appreciates the support he has received.
(3) Children's Needs: Joy's Mother, Pat Bradshaw, is coordinating all the kids' needs. Ken and Joy could really use some help. Ways to help: babysitting, carpooling, taking one or more of the children on outings or playdates or to a family home evening activity, helping with school projects or anything else. Please contact Pat to coordinate at 801.561.0711 (home) or 801.520.2594 (cell).
(4) Meals: Ken's Mother, Athelia Woolley, is coordinating all Food Assignments. If you'd like to help provide meals, please call her at 801.272.3035 (home) or 801.557.1790 (cell). If you are Joy's ward and would like to provide a meal to the Woolley family, please call Robin Hendrikson, the compassionate service coordinator of their ward. Her number is 801.253.1188.
(5) Prayers and Fasting: Please continue to keep Ken and Joy and their 5 children in your fasting and prayers. Also, consider putting them on the prayer rolls at your local temple.
(6) Humor: At a time like this, Joy and Ken could certainly benefit from a good belly laugh. John Woolley (Ken's brother) is putting together a collection of humor. Please send any funny stories about Joy, Ken, yourself, or anything for that matter, to jwoolley@stanford.edu. He will then forward them a daily dose! Also, Jamie Rip brought a bulletin board to the hospital where we can post any notes, photos, pictures (funny) that will lift Joy. Feel free to mail any of this to Ken's and Joy's address.
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4 comments:
I looked through a few other comments and realized that you are able to read them Joy! Wonderful! We are SO happy to hear you have completed chemo! What a great day! We have enjoyed seeing the pictures and hearing updates. We rejoice as we continue to hear good news! We love you. We think of you each and every day. You are an example of faith and strength. Hang in there!
Joy,
I'm so happy to hear that your chemo is done for now and that it is going so well. You are awesome and I know you'll do great with this crazy trial in your life. Your family is darling and it's so fun to see the pictures with you and your kids. We are praying for you and a speedy recovery.
Love,
Janey
Hej söcker läpper!
I just pulled out the old “Gästbok” from the mission and can’t believe how funny it was to read – what dorks we were! Wow, we had some fun adventures in Sweden. I can’t believe that has been almost 15 years ago!! Lisa wants to go back, but when we go back, I want to go with you & Ken and do it up right. We could knock some doors, share your favorite scripture (2 Nephi 2:25 :)), roast a Falun Korv over an open fire, ride a 15 foot tall Dalarna Häst, drive like maniacs in a little Opel car through Borlänge and maybe even get lost in Köpenhamn (oh wait, wrong country).
I am sorry you and Ken are going through this, but I know there are thousands of people who love you and are praying for your speedy recovery. Stay strong, keep up the fight and know that we are thinking of you and love you and your family!
Tack att du Finnes,
Love,
Travis (aka “Padda Skit”)
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