Right--large medical name for a small complication of chemotherapy. Basically, it means that Joy's colon is infected because there are no white blood cells to combat bad bacteria. She's currently being treated with large doses of IV antibiotics and we're hoping (keep your fingers crossed!) that she does not need surgery.
Good news is, she was up and about today. She's been done with chemo for a few days and is sooooo grateful that it is done for now.
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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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7 comments:
Tythi-what? Well, THAT'S pretty crappy!! I was gonna write something else to brighten your day, but thought better. Too many people praying for you (me included) so I didn't want to get zapped or something! Hope you're feeling better. Anon.
I am grateful for this blog. It is nice to keep updated with your progress without bothering anyone with phone calls. This way you can know that we are thinking about you and praying for you and you can read on your own time. You are a beautiful person and an example to all around you. Hope to be able to see you soon.
Ken and Joy...Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Hope all turns out well for you and your beautiful family. Love to Ken and Athelia too. Thanks for keeping us all updated on Joy's condition. Much love to you all. Mike and Julie Lee
Fingers and toes are crossed that surgery is not needed. Thinking of you all and hoping there's more good news than bad to report in the near future.
Love,
Steph
Joy,
We are praying that you are recovering from this infection, and that good white blood cells are on their way back. We are glad to hear you are through with the second round of chemo. Keep fighting! We are rooting for you!!
Love,
Rick and Sarah Rutherford
Joy,
We love you and are praying that the antibiotics are able to fight this infection so that surgery is not necessary. We enjoyed seeing Ken and Olivia earlier this week. We sure love your family!
Love,
Arian and Jill Lewis
Hi Joy...glad to see that you are able to visit with your children...they are all so sweet. I got to see your three oldest at the ward party and they were dressed up so cute! I love your children and just want you to know that...the time I spent with them in primary is among my favorite times in serving in this church!
Hope you are able to keep your spirits high as I'm sure the days get long in the hospital.
Here's a trick or treat idea for you...heavy on the "trick" side: When Halloween gets here and you get any "trick or treat"'rs just flash them the opening in the back of your gown and that's sure to get them!!
We love you!
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