Hi Everyone - I know it's been awhile but I thought I'd update you on treatment #9!! It was another long Monday. My mom and I got to the chemo place around 12:20pm for my 12:45 appt. and we finally got home around 7:30pm. I'm going to owe my mom huge for this!! We played scrabble with another lady who was having her last treatment (lucky her). I WON - I was doing so well that I managed to even stay awake through the Benedryl. This is quite impressive since usually I am drooling because it knocks me out so much. Anyways, Tues. I felt fine and like always about Wed. afternoon I start feeling very tired and have extreme leg pain and numb hands and feet. I got some pain medicine this time for the Dr. and that seemed to take the edge off. I went to church Sun. morning which was my first outing since Wed. and after 1 1/2 hours I quickly went home to rest. Today, Monday, I feel much better and started back up babysitting and even managed to go to the grocery store. (Ron will be very happy because we had no milk, no bread, etc.....) Well 1 more treatment Nov. 12 and then on to surgery and unfortunately radiation. I want to thank everyone again for the continued prayers and the displays of love that we have received. We couldn't have gotten this far without you!!!! THANK YOU - Love, Julie

Cards for a Cure

Hello Julie’s Friends!
As all of you I’m sure are aware October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I want to send a “shout out” to all of you awesome friends who participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure a few weeks ago to honor the women in our lives who have been affected by breast cancer. Due to a prior commitment, I was unable to participate in the event, and therefore have tried to come up with a way to assist in raising money for the SGK Foundation.

I have many wonderful blessings in my life given to me by our gracious and loving God. Two of those cherished gifts are my friendship with Julie and my gift of stamping. So, I have designed some simple note cards that I would like to make available to all of you. I will be accepting orders until October 31st. The note cards are $8 for a pack of 5 with envelopes. The 1st 10 people who order will receive an additional surprise in their order. I want you to know that all money received will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation made in a donation in Julie’s name. I’ll also be giving Julie a few packs of her own.

If you would like to order please contact me via email or phone. My phone number is: 616-481-1099. I accept paypal/cash/credit card/checks or money orders. You can let me know which sets you would like by the sentiments on the card: Dare to Be Fabulous, Life.., or Thank you.

If you would like more information about the Susan G. Komen Foundation click on this link: http://cms.komen.org/komen/Donations/index.htm.

The 1st note card is my favorite because it makes me think of Julie. She is daring and courageous and of course she’s absolutely fabulous! As you can see the flower has lots of sparkle to it too – just like Julie.

Thanks Everyone!
Laura

Imagine yourself 9 months pregnant with extremely swollen feet - that's me!!! My last treatment went much better and only had me completely down for 2-3 days. Yeah!!! Dr. Campbell tried a new drug which hasn't caused the burning hands and feet but this one causes numbness. My feet feel extremely swollen and numb - not the best feeling in the world but at least I can get around. I meet with the surgeon this week discuss option and set up the appt. (I hope) I, of course, have a plan and would like to have surgery sometime during the week of Dec. 10. I think I better start Christmas shopping soon!!! Thanks again for all the meals they were delicious and definitely appreciated. Julie