This weather has knocked judith around a lot. Have 2 fans going at all times to try cool her down. Tuesday was a worry she slept all day the nurses were keeping an eye on her but once again she has bounced back. Poor thing day of no power today only just came back on but she is happy 🙂
Things in the body have started to work again while other things have slowed down but we will make it work. Its hard to ask for help but sometimes we just have to. We will have things in place and keep smiling. Judith is suprising us each day and fighting all the way. Yes has some down days but some good positives also
Things are changing good and not so good. We still not allowed home and meds in pump have increased for pain. Hopefully this will change to lower dose if pain subsides. The doctors have been great trying and listening to Judiths needs. Few things in pipe line and hopefully things will be in place for when time comes to go home. If weekend is well then poss home Monday if not then other avenues to go down. One thing we really miss is the home cooked meals and family. This Journey really takes a toll but we have to do what makes Judith comfortable. Hopefully she will have a good xmas with the grandies and great grandies allthough plans havent been made just time together would be nice. Hopefully we have more but if not we tried our best and i wouldnt change doing this journey with mum for anything in the world. Want her to know how much she is loved and she means the world to is all. Dad is a trooper to doing his best supporting his wife and family in this with his own health issues going on
Judith is back in Waikato due to some issues with her fracture, low blood pressure, and a couple bowel issues. Tge team are trying to do everything they can to make our lives a bit easier to go home. At this stage they are looking into weather another fracture has happend in her right leg or if the cancer has taken over. She has been pretty sick this time with things and the pump is to stay for now. Hopefully physio can help but if not then its another part of this journey to work around. We know things will get worse more and more but we will keep fighting all we can. Knowing this is stage 4 we cant take things for granted but we can def try give her the best life we can while she has it. 🥰
Stay strong mumma so many people love u
So sorry. So very hard for you all.
Thank you ❤️
Today was a day of nurses phone calls with doctors etc. Judith is on a pump still for pain and also a few other medicine changes have happend. Pain in new areas and not feeling well at all. Hospice team have been great support along with district nurses. We want to thank these people personally for trying to do all they can without hospital intervention. We take each day as it comes and have learnt to have a hospital bag on hand at all times with meds etc. This journey is def up and down doctors will be calling each day with plans until we know if on right track. Are looking into things as what next and do operations etc need to happen or will there be to much cancer in these areas. As hard as it is to smile and be strong all the time we just have to as time is precious and we need ro make the most of it while we can. Fingers crossed we are on track.
Thank you to Waikato and the Hospice teams. We have now made it home. Due to mums fracture in her right femour she is currently on a pump to help with the pain. The district nurse comes in and helps us to draw everything up so i can administer the pain meds when needed. She is doing ok and fingers crossed we can make some plans to enjoy the life she has. We cant go far but we can make memories.
Love to you all ❤️
This last couple weeks has been up and down. No surgery on the hairline fracture in the right femour. Radiation was done and now just have to deal with it. Rib will heal with it being cracked. Cancer is found in the right leg but slow growing. We have just come to Hospice today to try and work on pain management etc. Have 2 subcut lines in for prn meds and also 24 hr continueis methadone. One step closer to going home just need these things sorted. Fingers crossed we get to do things as we not sure how many months or years we have. They believe it wont be a year but we will keep fighting this battle. Judith has done 1 year 1 month already and we wojld love to make more memories and have time. Thank u for your support every little bit helps us get closer to our goal ❤️
No operation to mums femour to reattach the bone now as they have since found cancer in the area and say if they nail the bone it can shatter the whole leg and get into the arterys and it will be a mess. Plan is to Radiate the leg and help ease the pain as this is the safest option.
Was a real shock to hear and I questioned them on the chemo 🥲. Is this Chemo even working or are we in trouble. Answer is the Chemo is working by slowing the cancer down, Not destroying it but slowing it down. Wow how we meant to feel. In the last week we have found cancer in left arm broken rib and now this. I cried and asked is it me doing this to my mother when i get her up to shower and use the toilet when i transfer her to the chair? They said stop it Liz its nothing you are doing wrong, This is a cruel disease and the Type of cancer she has is making her bones brittle. No one is doing anything wrong. A cough can do this or turning wrong way. Mums mind and heart is so strong we will keep battling this battle as long as we can.
Life can be so cruel. One step closer to home once radiation finished and pain meds sorted we can carry on living life at home with friends and family.
This Journey is definitely changing how we see things in life and appreciate the time we have to create more memories with this beautiful lady. Not sweating the small things, life is precious.
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Home soon and good times ahead while we can even if she cant travel far anymore.
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Just when we thought possibility of heading home turns out mum has a hairline fracture to her right leg from moving and standing to transfer from bed to a chair or shower etc. Orthapediac surgeons are looking at puuting a nail onto the bone to re attach it to help her pain and strengthen the leg. On top of this she will have radiation as well to help. So many things up in the air at moment with not so many answers. Just found out she was not meant to have chemo this morning but no one communicated this to us until was to late. From now no chemo until they decide what tge plan is but have put sub cut line in and on pump to help ease the pain. Just wish we knew clear what is going on. Our oncologist retired yesterday and now we have fill ins until February when a full time one comes on board. Just feeling lost but will keep going while we can.
Please help us reach our goal.
Love to u all
Turns out Judith has broken her ribs on left side which will take time to heal. As this is Thyroid /bone cancer her body is more and more brittle. We just battle each thing that comes our way and fight the whole way with her. Simple things like helping her into chair from bed or showering can break her bones or a simple cough. Hopefully the steroids she is on will help to ease the pain when getting up to transfer. Her mind is still grewt and thats ok her mobility is gone. This gets her down often as she likes to be there helping others before herself. Some days are good other days she just wants to scream. Alot happens in these journeys but we just have to be positive while we still have her. Its hard watching a loved one or anyone go through this cruel disease. But we will battle together and keep going till she has had enough.
Kia kaha
Aroha nui ❤️
Oh that's awful she is so fragile. So frustrating for her and distressing and distressing for you. I van totally understand that some dsys she just wants to scream. It is so cruel. So very sorry.
Thurs mum had a mri scan done on her left arm as it is sore and has been for a couple of months. Results have come in found spots of cancer in the marrow. She will undergo radiation on this to help ease the pain. We are starting to think how much more is there. Looking at other options but this will be unfunded and with her and dad on the pension we just dont know how we are going to do this. We will keep doing all we can to help her as she is a fighter. She has been through so much since her diagnosis last october including sepsis and she has so far come out the other side. So proud of this women. Judith is our world
So sorry. So hard for you all. She is a true battler. What other options are you looking at?
There are other types of chemo treatment and other meds etc but this is early days. We have to get a few things right to even see if she is able to do other options. At moment need to get this fracture in her ribs better and bowel movements consistant. This Thyroid and bone cancer is a hard one as it make u brittle and since having sepsis feel things have been knocked. I know we wont beat this but we will do all we can for her while she wants to keep fighting and give her the best life we can in these circumstances ❤️💛, some chemo options they have said are not funded but at this stage we will keep going with this one until they say we cant ❤️💛
Her strength is amazing and keeps us wanting to battle this with her. She is not only my mother but my best friend and she will do anything to help others before herself. Just want to help her in every way we can.
Thank u for your kindness and support 🥰
Mum is back in Waikato hospital. Sorting a few issues and having to change and add meds etc. In pain of the bones but hopefully not to serious. Just taking each day as it comes. Hope ro be home by end of the week
Today was a bit of a gd and not so good outcome. Looks like liver is darker indicating spots of more cancer and cotton wool spots in the right lung. Unsure if cancer or something else. Cancer in the bones seem to be settled at moment but mums mobiloty is fully gone now except 3 steps before exhausted. Has now gained a silly cough that is a bit of concern to the oncologist. Have to keep an eye on that as could indicate something more. Have to have a xray and mri on left arm as can hardly use it and maybe cancer in the arm. We will do everything we need to for her to keep going. If this chemo treatment turns out not to be working any longer we will have to go on another one that is unfunded so will need to do gge sales raffles whatever fundraising we can to help her get the treatment. Waiting on appointments for these now. 1 step forward 5 steps back. Please help us every little donation is a big help and if u cant donate please help us by sharing our story.
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Today has been a bit of an emotional one. Mum had ct scan on head, spine, sacrum, tummy and pelvis to see if the cancer is under control or not with chemo. Mum is frustrated with not being abke to do things she is used to doing like simple things and especially her mobility. Not being able to do alot for herself frustrates her. She is still looking at the future and plans but also worries about her time left. This trip has taken a toll and now at this stage going away anymore then one night is just to much for her. We will plan family and friends time together and hopefully the cancer is under control. We have had so much things go wrong lately, it would be nice to be abke to catch our breaths and take some pressure off her. Tuesday the 13th we will get results. Really hope it is good news so we can get some things on her bucket list ticked off and get this bathroom bill paid. Sending l9ve to each and everyone of you. Please help us even if u cant donate sharing our story would be a great help ❤️
We have to Travel to Thames for a ct scan on Friday. Mum and I will go over tomorrow if things go ok tonight. Judith is feeling tired worn out and sore. If she isnt up to the travel then we may have to go to Waikato see what is happening. Fingers crossed she will be ok in the morning. As a family we decided only myself and mum will go and will go tomorrow so she can rest. Have found a cheap motel to stay in for 2 nights as dont know Thames that well. Whatever we can do to help her ret and be ok we will. Fingers crossed chemo is still working otherwise we have to look at other options. Judith is a fighter and will keep fighting till her body says i have had enough. This journey is a year on the 14th October.
Thank u for all the love support and donations. 💛❤️
We are under Hospice and oncologist for pain management. We are having good and bad days as to ve expected. Mum was doing well walking 5 or 6 steps at a time. Over the last week this has slowed down and she is lucky if she can stand to get into wheelchair. It is hard seeing this happen as her mind is still pretty sharp and to be honest some days she dont look sick, but we know for a fact she is fighting this journey as well as she can. Pain in her hip and leg plus arm is a issue at the moment, Everytime she tries to do get up something knocks her. I am greatful to my daughter being able to help her granny alonside me when she can life has its moments and dad along with his health issues is also trying his best. Next week is a ct scan to see if the chemo treatment is still working or not. If this is not working then other options will be looked into but this will probably not be funded so we are looking at going back to Markets, Raffles and whatever we can do to fundraise for her treatment amongst other things.
One step forward, 5 steps back.
Please help us if u can support us in anyway even just sharing our story will help spread the word. Every dollar helps us get to where we need to be.
Arohanui
Kia kaha 💛❤️
Things have been going ok. Have managed to get mum out and about the odd time on her power wheelchair for a change of scenery and fresh air. She is trying her best but even after that she can be exhausted. Taking her to the shops is another challenge as she gets tired fast but really tries hard. Her pain in her hip gives her trouble but she manages to walk about 6 steps with holding onto me. Apart from this her mobility is not happening but she will keep trying until it says no more. We have managed to stay home 4 weeks now without hospital. We take each day as it comes and have to make the most of our time with this beautiful women.
We are on week 3 of being home and have managed to go out to a couple places. Today we went for couple hours but then mums pain started and needed to come home and rest. Tomorrow her 7 year old great grandson my grandson is arriving to stay 4 nights to have some family time. These times are precious and hopefully we stay on the road of being home.
Yesterday not such a gd day had fo change some meds under hospice advice and oncologist thinks mum be back in hospital soon for pain. He is thinking the chemo may not be working the way it should but touch wood we are still hole teying to manage it without medical intervention at this stage. We hope to go away for a night or 2 for mum to catch up with friends but first needs to be well enough to travel. We are hopeing to start some of mums bucket list before its to late to do. One step at a time x
Today we have been home 11 days since discharge, As i always stay with mum in hospital on this journey i must say day 9 we were all on egg shells at home as we were worried as to what will go wrong since we were on a roll last time before it came crashing down. Today we are proud to say we have been home 11 days and counting. We have even had mum out in town at Supermarket and Warehouse for a start. This week we hope to expand and go to a cafe for a coffee and plan is to do more bit by bit as her body kets her. We work on mums time and how she copes with being out. One thing at a time and fingers crossed we have more family time at home 🥰. Love to you all for all the support and kindness
So far so good touch all the wood we can. Mum is home on day 8 today after the last few weeks in hospital with sepsis. We are taking each day as it comes. Tomorrow planning to go out in the morning to supermarket and a cafe for coffee. Judith is a bit scared incase she gets sick but doesnt want to be stuck in 4 walls wants to live life as best as can while she can. Fingers crossed and she has a great time.
Thank u for all your support and donations.
Judith has so far beaten the odds and come out of the infecrion. Still has a way to go before completly well. She is so strong.
We would all like to thank u for all the donations from u beautiful people. So much caring and support. Every small amount or sharing helps us in so many ways.
Kia kaha
Aroha Nui ❤️
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Yesterday mum was on road to recovery and enjoyed her grewt grandbabies. Today back on oxygen and blood pressure dropping so no going home and back on watch. Shes a fighter but this is another set back for her. Fingers crossed they can find what is doing this and get her back on her feet so we can have a life and make some more fun memories with her ❤️💛
Mum is having to have a second round of albumin which is a blood protein that circulates in the blood stream and vessels to help blood pressure stabalise. It has been touch and go for her. ICU came and spike ro us about worst case bit also pumping everyrhing they can into her to help battle this Infection. They still unsure where in the body it is. Judith keeps sating shes not ready and is going to fight this bugger. She is stabilised but in critical care. Please pray for her. Every little donation helps even $1 Thank you
Kia kaha
Arohanui ❤️
Had to call ambulance now in waikato as mum was non responsive and shaking with a fever. Now on pumps etc fighting this infection the think is in the brain. Off chemo at moment to gibe the iv fluids a chance to figgt the infection. No idea where it has come from. Please pray for us. She is so strong. We have so many plans ahead. Would like to see some through. Cancer sucks
New wet floor bathroom is happening as Judiths mobility declines even more. She can now access it with wheelchair and everything she needs. We have been given time to keep fundrsising and do give a little to pay the bill off at almost $10,000 still needed we will get there.
Love to u all and we are greatful for every little amount donated.
Kia kaha
We have made it home after 2 weeks in hospital getting pain management sorted and doing scans etc to be told this is judiths new way of life not being able to walk only like 3 steps and she is exhausted. A good note is the cancer is under control at this stage while on chemo. Now to get this bathroom started now we know she is in need now more then ever.
Aroha Nui
Kia Kaha
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Well after talking to the nurses in the ward tonight, it was suggested to shave mums hair to help with the itching and the hair loss that was dropping all over her and everywhere. They offered to get the shaver and do it for her but we decided to do it ourselves and me being me who from day 1 said mum your Cancer battle is my battle im every step of the way with you so not only did mum get a number 2 but i also took all mine off to support her and my daughter Del Kayla cut off her ponytail tonight to.
Dam she looks beautiful. Love the new look on her. Still in Waikato hope to be home soon. Love to you all 🥰❤️💛
Aroha Nui
So far so good. Looks like chemo on the high dose is working they seeing no more growing at this stage which is great. Ct wcan every 3 months to check. Mobility isnt there and we were due to leave hospital today but mum has a set back with pain and a few other things. May have infection etc couldnt even sit so have to stay in to control the pain etc. Thank u for your support 💛
Mri scan other day showed not much changes judiths L1 has still got signs of collapsed. Mobility has now gone so wheelchair bound she is. Still has her mind and all but sorting pain management and will have ct scan on Monday to see if the chemo is working or not. Getting equipment to help provide cares in the home
Judiths mobility has gone downhill again this time the other side. Body tremours and not a happy chap. Bit teary eyed today and i wasnt allowwd to stay in ward this time but when saw she was in tears they said i can. Tomorrow back to our normal ward and mri scan and Radiation will start again. We are battling this journey together and trying to keep dad ok to. This cancer sucks we just want to have a good quality of life. Will know more tomorrow. Mum wants me to sleep by her tonight to help her feel ok and safe. Live u mum 💛
Some days are harder then others. Things we take for granted Judith has no control over. She is trying her best and trying to be positive. The shakes and tremours she sometimes has stops things happening. Her left leg just wont play ball some days and we just have to deal with it. With the use of the walker, camode and wheelchair we make things work. Each day i say mum your battle is my battle and we got u no matter what
Thank u all for your support
Today is not such a great day. We have done a bit if a fundraiser to help our goal. We raised a couple of hundred every little bit counts. My mum is really sore in the sacrum and back areas. Tried to walk but her body just wouldnt let her do it😪. We are trying all we can to get this bathroom done for her to be able access with wheelchair. She has jolts in the body that hurts as well. She is such a lady doing her best. Love to u all for your love support and kindness 💛
Been home since Thursday. Mums back on chemo and things are looking good settling down. New improvements each day. One step at a time. Alot to do now hopefully home longer so can org gge sale and few other things. Took her oit Sunday ro a fundraiser our local RSA doje for our family to help reach our goal. $900 in total from the day. Love the support from you all. Every follar means a lot to us we have tried all kinds of help. 💛
Today is a big inprovement, mum has had 5 days radiation treatment, steroids and antibiotics. She is now able to stand up from bed to the wheelchair and walk 3 steps to the loo but this tires her out. Exhausted after this but its a start.
Took her to the cafe up stairs for a different view and some time drom the ward. This mase her smile Hopefully we on top of things now and as time gos along she improves more. 💛
Surgery is to complex and can cause more damage to the spine and legs. Radiation is 5 rounds and fingers crossed mobility may come bavk in time. If not then wheelchair bound fully. Life is different but we will make it work one way or another. Judith is still positive and chemo should resume on Tuesday once radiation is all done. Our goal is to get home so we can have some kind of normal life back with a few changes. Will keep raising money to get the bathroom she she needs now completed one way or another 💛
Lumber L2 now is compressing on the spine hence mobility is nit working. Talks of blocker into spine but if not then 5 days radiation is going ahead. Be in hospital till end of week at least. Our bathroom at home is no longer functional for mum to use so we will have to do spnge baths until we can do the renovations needed. Waiting to see if habitat will help even though we have to pay it back that is ok just need to do what this beautiful lady needs. If they say no then we will keep fundrsising as we cant get wheelchair or cammode into shower and she can no longer step up let alone walk. This new part of the journey has def changed the way we have to make things work but we will do it. Thank u for all your support and love
So we made it home for 3 weeks and started chemo before we saw signs of trouble. Judith was doing well everyday we saw good things until yesterday. Took an hour to wake her 3 of us tried then 45 mins to take her meds that are norm done just like that. Judith was confused, speech slurry and unable to stand or walk. Legs have no strength. Called hospice for advice and it was advised to call an ambulance. First thoughts were a mini stroke or an infection uti etc. So far is a chest infection taken of chemo for a couple of days while focus on what is happening. Chemo will start again. Watching next 24 hours if worsen will be an mri scan brain scan and other options. Due to being unable to walk she is having to go on the commode with help of an aid and myself. Hopefully things get better and we will be back home soon. This new phase has made us realise this bathroom is something we need to do soon for the sake of judith as she will not be able to walk into shower let alone step up. Thank u for all your support please share our journey 💛
Today we are on week 3 of chemo. Have noticed mum moving more and more which is good and awake longer each day. Appetite is coming good over time. She is still off balance but is walking as much as she can even if it is just from bed to the bathroom we have put safety rails up and taken shower door off to give a bit more room. Is getting harder to step up into shower but i am right there to help her while she still can. Showering takes alot out of her but she is determined to keep going as long as she can. We are back into raffles, Markets, events anything we can think of we will do to help this beautiful lady succeed so we can take her out into the community more often. Please help us by sharing our page story and getting the word out. Thank u for everyrhing and your support 💛
Today was a big trip to Thames hospital. CT scan done on the body to see if the chemo is doing its job. Mum wasnt self really unsteady when stood up etc. Brought her couple more thermals as she really feeling the cold at the moment. Got home just before 5pm straight to shower and bed thats been her for the night. These things wear her out but she keeps going. Shes a tough lady but this chemo is knocking her these last few days 💛
Judith woke up and wasnt feeling well today. Couple issues going on and really tired. Had to wheel her back to bed as she nearly fell trying to walk to the bathroom. Pretty sore in both hips today and was jist wanting to sleep. Tomorrow we deive up to Thames hospital for a ct scan to see if the chemo is working and then chemo team next week and another ct in 3 months time. Pretty sore and i have been massaging her feet and legs with cream after shower as they are sore to. Wont be abke to put her in our shower soon so looking at other options while we fundraise. Thank u for your support and donations.
Kia kaha
Aroha Nui 💛
Looking positive today had ecg and bp done. Bp getting bit high so increased the bp pressure pills. Mum is making good progress slowly each day. Early days yet apart feom sleeping alot at moment side effects havent been to bad but as we say its early days and chemo docs are proud of gow her skin etc is looking and just herself in general. We are doing whatever needs to be done to make Judiths life a bit easier and bit more normal. Hopefully soon we can make plans and tske her places and have some enjoyment in our lives. Thank u all for your support and one day we will return the kindness and do what we can to help others. God bless and Kiakaha and Arohanui 💛
Firat day of Chemo has gone well and mums blood pressure in good range. Really sore this morning but that could be things moving round. Fingers crossed. So far no problems apart from tiredness to be expected. Using wheelchair to get her places as walking is just to much at moment except sometimes walks to the bathroom with her walker to keep the body moving and not freezing up
Chemo is all go. Was meant to start yesterday now friday. All set to go. Fingers crossed. Made it home today now to concentrate on fundraising to reach our goal x
Mum was in Waikato hospital today having a Steroid injection into her Tailbone to see if this helps the pain and release the nerves to settle down. Was a big day so now sleeping it off. Monday is Chemo team to see if this option is goung to benefit her or not. All our fingers are crossed this worka and gives her some mobility back for her inderpendance and hopefully some time out of the wheelchair. Positive vibes 🙂
Tomorrow they are doing an injection into Judiths tailbone to see if this helps the nerves release and maybe walking can happen but not a guareentee. Monday is a disscussion about weather chemo is the way to go or not and what else plan is. We are a long way from being able to make this bathroom change so looking into other ways as she can not get a wheelchair into the shower at present or step in and stand. A whole new way of life. Wish there was a miracle but there isnt so we have to make we have work. This is really cruel and hard on everyone. Trying to stay positive but our hearts are breaking. I wish i could give her the world like she has to me.
Had Oncology today, no more Radiation as the high dose judith had has worked in some areas not in others so low dose wont work. Chemo is last option. We are on this journey which ever way it takes us. Please help us get judith into a comfortabke bathroom that is wheelchair accessable as she is now in this 90 per cent of the time and want to give her quality of life and dignity weather its a year 2 or more she will be wheelchair full time soon. Thank u all for your help plz share with friends family and work collegues.
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Mum got to go out yesterday for couple hours but this wore her out even in the wheelchair. Alot of pelvis hip pain last night. Trial ketamene to help the pain infusion starts tomorrow a few questions to ask in regards ro chemo etc. Bathroom bill came in at $20,000 so really need to keep the fundraising up. Poor women having a hard rime but we fighting all the way. Currently in Hospice for a bit yet. Wish miracles happen but we just have to keep going. Breaks my heart wish i could take it all away but this is the journey we are on. Please keep sharing our give a little page. I still believe we will get there soon. Good things happen.Thank u all for your support lets keep this going. 💛
Well Thursdsy gave us a scare, had to call the family in but turns out may have part of an infection and the change of meds. Got taken off the pump thankfully and she has come right. Up and showering, using a walker from bed to bathroom but then feet go numb so any further we go in the wheelchair. Next week will have radiation on pelvis and femours while an inpatient at hospice. Least a week yet while soeting medication etc so mum can go home to enjoy life in the community and enjoy things. Things are looking positive long as she dont end up sick as immune system arnt great. Looking up and positive. Rhank u plz help us by sharing our journey. Nothing to hide from this family 💛
Arohanui
Kia kaha
Currwntly in Hospice sorting medication etc. Trying to get her bit more mobile so chemo can go ahead.
Bit of a blow to only just learn its in pelvis, femour and legs now. On a pump with ludicane anesthetic just to help while things are changing. Dont know what to say actually. The hospital stuffed up gave meds with someone elses name on it lucky was same dose of same meds mum has still not good enough has been conplained about. Taking each day as it comes she is trying to be strong. Positive thoughts. Love to u all for the support we have recieved x
Day 5, more medication changes norhing is holding the pain long enough poor thing, Ribs are playing up after radiation. So sad looks good then its all down hill. Losing feeling in legs some days but still pushing through it. Have ensuite now in room so she can least walk that far as before was across hallway ad couldnt do it. Scared of falling so the rails etc are a big help. May have to get a hospital bed just to help with the positions she needs to be in but hopefully way off yet. Just need to get rhe pain management sorted first so can have a bit more of a life out in the community 💛
Judith came back in last night. Mobitility is a bit off at moment really unbalanced. Looking at medication and other things today. Wheelchair being used more and more due to feeling like she will fall. Hopefully can sort this out and find out plan with chemo etc as that was put off for now. She is still being positive but we do have up and down days. We are still fundraising to get this much needed bathroom done more now then later as need ro be able to get wheelchair in. Just want to thank u all for the support and donations. This journey has been tough but we are all in it together. Mums battle is my battle all the way
Radiation was done today. Mum has had an off day. We have had to use the wheelchair most of today due to unbalance of the legs and groin area sore. Has slept most of the day after treatment. Right leg not playing the game and is needing help to lift it into bed and with dressing. Hopefully tomorrow a better day. Chemo is on hold at the moment not sure why. Now has a cough hopefully this is just a side effect of treatment. Staying positive and will be getting back to fundraising once finished with the hospital until next time. Thank u for all your kindness and support 💛
We were brought into hospital last night possible infection from iodine drink. Legs and ankles are hot and swollen. Sore in hip. On oxygen as low and bp changes high to low. In right place as chemo and radiation starts this week but has to be ok first. Bit of a blow but still positive 💛
Tues 15 April went to oncology to get Judiths results from radioactive drink.
This did not latch onto the bones but did to Thyroid and that is gone. Judith can no longer have iodine drink so now has to start chemo and radiation to see if this will help with the quality of life. She will now ve wheelchair bound earlier then we thought. We wont give up still doing raffles fundraising, Markets selling items and trying everything we can to get this bathroom done before she can no longer stand on own.
Call came today starts ct scan radiation and chemo next week right after easter. Currently enjoying having her grandson with us for some of the holidays before treatment. Love to you all
Judith is on day 5 of isolation and is in a positive mind but really sore in the hips today. Alot of sleeping but still wants to help make things for tge markets this weekend. My daughter and I and a few of mums friends and mine have put things together so we can fundraise for this much needed bathroom. Its not a want it is something much needed. We not sure how much longer she will be able to walk but we are still making the small things count. Please feel free to share our pages i have raffles on Matamata Notice board 2 prizes this one. All proceeds we make are for the bathroom
Thank you all for sharing and donating, please keep spreading the word 💛❤️
Sitting in hotel in Hamilton waiting for Waikato hospital in morning for mum to have the radioactive drink to try latch on and kill cancer cells. Fingers crossed this works. She is in pain but still positive and dont want to exhaust her so we travelled today. Next part of the journey if this doesnt work is chemo treatment. We are greatful to all the support and donations. Hopefully we can reach our target soon and get this much needed bathroom done for Judiths safety and wheelchair accessable. Having faith that something good is going to come out of this isnt easy but we wont give up. While Jidith be in isolation we will keep fundraising foing markets raffles and whatever else is needed to acheive our target💛
Kia Kaha, Arohanui
So mum is now on low iodine diet week 2 has a round of radioactive drink on Friday 4 April, but due to some safety issues they have decided she is to unsteady to be in hospital for 5 days on own so having a much lower dose done and isolates in our spare room for five days so i can help shower and give medications to her still. She was a bit confused with things today but carried on.once it came rime to shower she was done couldnt do it anymore so i took over and showerd, dressed her gave her pain meds and put her to bed with dads help. She has good and bad days. This is heartbreaking to not be able to give her the safety of a new bathroom but we are doing the markets all going well with proceeds all going to this. We are selling baby knitted gear, kids blankets, some baskets full if items for cancer, hunting, girls bits and pieces and some for boys. Alot of different things. New World Matamata donating hampers for raffles hope our rsa will jump in and raffle one for us. We trying to think of more ideas. Mum wanted to write a song cant sing 🤣🤣🤣 for tv1 to sponser us, crazy i know but love her ideas beautiful lady she is. Anyway today wasnt a great day talking of more radiation and some type of chemo treatment. They still positive she has between 2 2 5 years if not longer but this depends. Bone cancer, Thyroid cancer and now in ribs isnt easy but she not giving up. Thank u we all love u all.
Kia kaha 💛
Well today has been so busy poor mum is exhausted. Occupational therapist came into our home today assessed mum and measured bathroom to see what can do. Basically got told funding wont happen and if was to it wouldnt be for at least 2 years. Shatterd us as we have tried every way possible in between hospital appointments, home and family its tiring but have to keep going. Oncology called have moved mums radioactive drink forward to now the 4th April 4 nights isolation then looking into radiation on ribs as in 6 and 9 and dont want this spreading more.
Fundraising raffles selling items all to go on thsi bathroom project.
Thank u all for your love, kindness, caring and support. Plz keep sharing
Arohanui 💛
Well Sunday morning was a bad one. Had to call the Ambulance and now we are back in Waikato Hospital suspected fracture to the hip. Doing ct scans on pelvis and mri scan on spine, hopefully the cancer has not spread to more areas. Medications are being changed and a couple stronger doses. Mum has been pretty tired and sore. Starting auctions and raffles on the matamata notice board to help our fundraising. Once home will go see some businesses and see if can get donations to help our fundraising. This is a hard Journey but we will not give up. Getting mum more stable to be able to handle her 5 day stay in here on own in April for radioactive/ Iodine drink. Please feel free to share our page or pass on to anyone you think would like to donate. We have again been turned down by funding for this but that is ok we will get there. Once again from us to you all. Thank u so much for your support.
Time to get this bathroom project sorted to help Judith out and to stay safe. We now have a walker, going to build a ramp for step and keep smiling. Her pain is hard but she is a fighter.
Thank u
Mum is pretty sore in the hips at the moment. We managed to stay out of hospital a few days ago, We did have to go to the medical centre and get some antibiotics as she has a infection and retains fluid but this has started to get better. We are trying every avenue to get funding but seems not avail. We are putting posters up and going around friends, family anf the community to help support us. We are in process of making up raffles, auctions of items as well as looking at setting up a stall at the markets to help raise money. We appreciate everything u have all done and please keep sharing our story. We are taking each day as it comes. Hopefully the radioactive/ Iodine drink will latch onto the cancer cells and kill some of it. If this dont work then radiation will happen in the ribs and they will look at chemo treatment. Its so sad as she is trying to stay positive but with this pain its not easy. We are doing our best to love and care for her as well as dad who is a veteran with ptsd and is struggling seeing his wife in this state. All we can do is keep going and pray for the best. I will update when something new is going on. This bathroom project hopefully can happen sooner then later so she is not so scared of falling or being stuck as her feet sweel alot and isnt easy stepping into shower anymore. Once again Thank u and plz keep sharing round.
Arohanui, Kia Kaha
Had oncology on friday and we have since found out that Thyroid is the primary source that has kicked off this cancer in the bones and ribs. Judith is booked in for radioactive treatment on 16th April. Have been told she will feel pretty yuck for a while after. 5 days in hospital on own is going to be hard for me but it has to be done. We hope the iodine will attach to the cancer cells and kill it. Radiation will come after to the ribs and then will look into chemo therapy if have to. We are fighting all the way even if ends up in wheelchair full time that can be a possibility. This wet floor bathroom is something we really need to get onto now. Will update as we know more. Have alot to do to sort things for this next chapter happening in a few weeks. Please share this to get the word out. Thank u to you all for the support . Will update as we go
Please help us to give Judith a proper bathroom with a wet floor shower and rails to keep her safe. Being able to take in a wheelchair or walker will be a big help to her. This cancer is taking over her exhausted body. This has spread to the ribs and is making it hard to step up in to shower etc.
Struggles to have help in a tiny bathroom so please help make it bigger and nice for her to be comfortable. Also needing to put in a higher Toilet and rails for her to be able to move a bit more
freely. Judith isnt one to make a fuss but seeing her struggles are vary real and we are doing all we can to help her in any we need to. Judith struggles to walk and is slower so if we can make the bathroom door wider a shower she can walk into or use wheelchair this would make it easier on her body. Thank u so mich for your kindness. Please share the word as we really need some miracles and help ❤️
We have been back in hospital doing scans etc only to find the cancer has spread to her ribs. Has to be careful not to fall or cough to hard as prone to fractures or phenmonia. We are now needing to rip old shower out turn into a wet floor bathroom and put rails in for her to hold onto as she is slowing down . We need to put sliding door in to be wheelchair accessable. Funding isnt able to help as will take 2 years. Please help us achieve this. Thank you
Have had some sad news. This beautiful women has just found out the cancer has now travelled into the ribs disk 6 and 9. She just cant catch a break.
Not what we wanted to hear but i guess with bone cancer we just have to go with it.
They have been asked not to give us time frames she just wants to live the life she has left and enjoy as much as she can even though in a lot of pain.
Thank you to you all
Kia kaha
This poor women has just has hospice at the home and they have called an ambulance, not sure if the cancer is starting to compress the spine or if the meds are wrong. Another trip to hospital to see what is needing to happen. This poor women is so exhausted but still fighting all the way.
Judiths Thyroid is now out, seems like this is not the primary cancer. Alot of stress and hospital appointments to investigate if they can find the primary. Judiths health is not the best some days she just sleeps all day. Will keep fighting till we can hopefully find the primary.
