On behalf of Tonisha and Gene, the family have started this page to help assist while she undergoes Chemotherapy for Leukaemia.
Wellington
On Thursday, the 23rd of May, our beautiful (21 year old) Nisha was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. This was a major shock to all of us! Nisha was immediately admitted to the Oncology ward at Wellington Hospital, and chemotherapy commenced on Tuesday the 28th.
We thought it would be helpful to start this page for Nisha and Gene, so they don't have to worry about their financial situation, as that will be one less thing for them to think about.
Nisha will remain in hospital for the duration of her treatment, which at this stage is ongoing. Her fiancé Gene is also staying by her side as much as practicable. As you can imagine their world has been turned upside down.
Nisha is a brave young lady and remains calm and positive in her outlook and not one to complain. An inspiration to us all. We are very appreciative of all the love and support and prayer that has been offered to date on behalf of our beautiful girl. A big thank you to those who have already helped carry the load with practical, emotive and spiritual support. As a whanau we stand united and strong in aroha and faith believing for a positive outcome.
Donations will be going to Nish and Gene (Via Nisha’s parents)to assist with any welfare needs they may have as a family.
Thank you so very much,
We really appreciate your support.
Arohanui,
The Parata Whanau.
Jeremiah 29:11
‘For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord.
Plans for good and not for disaster
Plans to give you a future and a hope’
Hey, my names Rutu I am Tonishas cousin. On behalf of our family, I've created this page to take some financial stress off Tonisha and Gene during this testing time.
living costs, bills, travel, parking, food, medication and much more still needs to be paid. Nisha and her fiance Gene's home is in Otaki which is roughly 80km away from the hospital where Nisha and Gene have and will be living during her treatments.
August Update. Keep on keeping on. 22 August 2019
Kia ora whanau and friends
.Firstly thank you all for your continuous love and support, always
greatly appreciated.
Tonisha continues to do well albeit she is very tired
at the moment, following her last lot of chemo.A few weeks ago Tonisha's oncology doctor gave Tonisha a treatment schedule, which covers the next two years.. Tonisha is coming up to completing month three tomorrow. This has become our new normal. The treatment is in various blocks of 21 days( 3 cycles) and then 56 days, then various other blocks. There is chemo and other fluid infusions some of it to counteract potential side affests. We have been informed treatment for leukemia is rather complex. Good news ( Great news) is the cancer is in remission which means it is no longer progressing. Hallelujah. Full medical clearance still will be a few years off. However the chemo /treatment regime still remains at an intense level. so still a wee ways to go. She is recieving lot more infusions and injections this last round which has her very tired and in a bit more discomfort than previously.In he last round at one stage Tonisha has 4 separate lines running into her( see the photo) Poor thing had to push the infusion bag trolley thing with three machines on it to go to the toilet. I'm no expert but I think the aggressive treatment approach is now more from a preventative perspective. I may be over simplifying things but the main thing is that the medical team are pleased with the progress. Tonisha still remains resilient and consistent and calm as she has since day 1. Some of the treatment blocks will require her to be an inpatient at the hospital due to the intensity of the chemo and the need to be constantly under observation
Our new normal is Tonisha will still be based at RMH probably for at least the rest of the this year. Big shout out to RMH, great place, great staff.
Between Gene, Sini, and I one of us usually stay with Nish in the evenings. Gene is here in wgtn Thurs night to Mon night. I stay the other week nights joined by Sini on her days off. Nana Ivy and our other kids drop in when they can. Nisha has also started venturing back to Kapiti for visits when she has been given the ok by the hospital.
Apologies for such a long post. To our praying friends and brethren please continue to pray for a complete healing ( medical clearance) for Tonisha. Also your prayers act like a wall against the leukemia cells trying to spread( this is what chemo is doing in the natural. ) Also please prayer against any adverse side effects both short term and long term. Some of the recent chemo can cause liver/ kidney damage but we stand in faith believing for the best outcome . Tonisha has only vommitted once throughout the treatment. She's tough and as we have said previously just takes it all day by day.
So thank you all once again. Your warm thoughts and prayers are so appreciated and are truly making a difference.. We are all doing well as a family and remain thankful to our heavenly father and to all you guys for sustaining us.
Thanks for reading.
Blessings and love to you all.
Arohanui
Brendon , Sini, Tonisha and whanau ( and Charlie their dog)
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