Well, here we are, July already. And no Grandbaby yet. Soon, any day now. We are now in Medicine Hat waiting for the arrival of the newest little one. The last month continued to be busy. I had another trip to Regina and have hired a summer student so had been busy getting her up to speed in the office. We have been in the Hat for a week now - baby is 1 week overdue. Vanessa was at the Dr today and she and baby are basically ready - just waiting for contractions to start. She will be induced on Monday if she hasn't had it before then. We have enjoyed our week here - I have done working while here and we have been helping Vanessa and Stuart around the house.
Callum is doing very well. He is still feeling really good most days - thanks to not having that nasty oxaliplatin chemo! His bloodwork has been good and he has his next CT scan July 17. We are confident it will once again be a great one! His next chemo is July 8. We are hoping baby is here by then!
The LIVESTRONG group I started in Saskatoon has been busy planning our LIVESTRONG Day activities for Oct. 2. Anyone have a spare $12,500? We are going to have the Giant Colon Tour as one of our activities. It is a 40 ft long, 8 ft high inflatable replica of a colon that will show different stages of colorectal cancer, as well as what Crohn's and Colitis look like. It is quite the thing, but costs a few pennies. We are in the process of seeking funding to cover the cost - no worries. We are also adding in a Wear Yellow Day and a surprise dance activity. A fun day for all!
Unfortunately, we are not often very far from people who are battling this dreadful disease. Everyone is at a different point in their fight, but all take on this fight with conviction, determination, and humour. Don't discount the importance of humour! Laughing has been proven to have many positive benefits. We sincerely hope that each of these wonderful people continue to be persistent in their fight, and win. Sometimes it is overwhelming and seems impossible, but we must go forward, hope and keep our belief in a successful outcome.
I have found that one of the outlets that gives me energy is the LIVESTRONG group. I really like the positive outlook of our group. We know reality, but also see that there are things we can change. We will make a difference. This group is one way that I can work in a positive way to address cancer issues. Focus on change, making things better for those who walk this journey. It has already provided me many opportunities - with many more to come!
I will update the blog shortly after the baby makes it's entrance.
"There is the risk you cannot afford to take, and there is the risk you cannot afford not to take." Peter Drucker
TTFN
