There is not a whole lot going on around the house right now other than the Christmas is coming hustle! I just wanted to take a minute and update, Jason is over is respiratory infection and so is Ronan. We are only four days a way from Christmas so we could possibly all be healthy this year, knock on wood. Jason goes back in early January to see Dr. Tannir and get his second round of shots. I am starting school in January.....I am completely nervous! Its good though, its good starting our lives post cancer treatment.
I know I have said it before, but this year compared to last year is night and day. Even if I dont receive a single gift, I am utterly happy and content. Its extremely difficult to put into words how difficult last year was. I know I documented here, but those post were not everything that was going on and definately not all the feelings and emotions being felt. I suppose the best analogy I have is being trapped underwater, drowning, and that first breath as you break the surface. That one breath that is filled with the need and want of survival and relief that its going to be okay and you can breathe again.
Each one of you has played an important roll in helping Jason and I through this journey. Your support, comments, phone calls meant more to us than you will ever know. It kept us grounded and let us know we were not alone. Jason does not remember most of last year. We had a long conversation awhile ago where he answered all my questions and I answered his about last year. He was moved to tears by how many people love and care about him and his family.
Thank you, each one of you for thinking of us. We hope you all have the happiest Christmas and most blessed New Year. Spend time with your family and say a prayer of thanks! My prayer for this Christmas is simple.
Heavenly Father, When your precious Son came into this world and was born in a stable in Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity, you changed our world. As we gather together let us become like the shepherds and the wise men. Let us seek him in wonder and praise. We thank you for our material lives, praise you for our spiritual lives, and trust in you for our eternal life. Amen.
Merry Christmas!
Kimmy, Jason, and Ronan
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
The results are in..........
According to scans Jason is still in REMISSION!!!! We now have 16months under the belt! Super duper happy. We are getting to move on away from cancer...it is an incredible feeling. It is also scary. Now it seems we just wait, but during this waiting, we get to live and make plans and most of all see them through. 2012 is going to fantastic. I know it! I will update before Christmas but just wanted you all to know how things went yesterday. Prayers Welcomed! Kimmy
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Thank You note to Dr. Nieto and Staff
Dear Dr. Nieto and Staff,
As we come up on Jason’s one year post second stem cell transplant anniversary, I tried and tried to come up with ideas on how to thank you all. But how do you thank someone for life? I thought about food, flowers, a plaque, or even gift cards. I just could not narrow it down to anything that could possibly measure up to the amount of gratitude that I have for you all.
I have a kept a blog since September of 2009 when Jason’s first relapse was diagnosed. The other day I went back and read what we were doing at this time last year. The difference is as vast as night and day. Last year Jason was in the hospital for the second round having been out for a little over a month from the first transplant. He was barely walking, hardly keeping food down if he ate at all, and looked nothing like the man I married. This year, he helped me bake Thanksgiving pies, put up Christmas lights, and even helped carry in our Christmas tree. He even helped me with Christmas shopping which is not something that has happened since 2008.
That is what I want to thank you all for. Memories. No matter the outcome of this or any future scans, through all of your hard work and dedication, I and my son have had another year of memories with Jason. That is priceless to me and there is not an object in this world that has the same value.
So in short, all I have to offer is a thank you. Thank you all for taking time away from your own families to allow mine to have more time together. Have a blessed holiday season and the happiest of New Years.
With Immeasurable Gratitude,
Kimberly Elliott
As we come up on Jason’s one year post second stem cell transplant anniversary, I tried and tried to come up with ideas on how to thank you all. But how do you thank someone for life? I thought about food, flowers, a plaque, or even gift cards. I just could not narrow it down to anything that could possibly measure up to the amount of gratitude that I have for you all.
I have a kept a blog since September of 2009 when Jason’s first relapse was diagnosed. The other day I went back and read what we were doing at this time last year. The difference is as vast as night and day. Last year Jason was in the hospital for the second round having been out for a little over a month from the first transplant. He was barely walking, hardly keeping food down if he ate at all, and looked nothing like the man I married. This year, he helped me bake Thanksgiving pies, put up Christmas lights, and even helped carry in our Christmas tree. He even helped me with Christmas shopping which is not something that has happened since 2008.
That is what I want to thank you all for. Memories. No matter the outcome of this or any future scans, through all of your hard work and dedication, I and my son have had another year of memories with Jason. That is priceless to me and there is not an object in this world that has the same value.
So in short, all I have to offer is a thank you. Thank you all for taking time away from your own families to allow mine to have more time together. Have a blessed holiday season and the happiest of New Years.
With Immeasurable Gratitude,
Kimberly Elliott
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