Monday, October 12, 2009

Happy Thanksgivings everyone. We were all able to go up to Edmonton on Sunday and have Thanksgiving dinner with Cathy, John, Jen, Bec, Johns nephew Chris and his wife Linda and Our cousin Bob's son, Jeff and his partner Steve. We rented a private room at a restaurant and had a wonderful supper. We wish we had better news to report but we found Cathy to be failing fast. Cathy is definately struggling with her fight. She is tiring out very easily and is again having trouble with her breathing. Cathy is back on oxygen. Her chemo will start tomorrow and we pray she has the strength to endure it. Cathy is very emotional and we find it shows the most when thoughts of the family (including aunts, uncles, cousins etc) come to light or the overwhelming support she is receiving.

The female cousins from the Grozell side have started a weekend get together a year ago (sorry all the male cousins) and that will be next weekend. Aunt Myrel will be coming with Karen and will spend the week end with mom, which will be really good for mom too. Cathy is really looking forward to seeing everyone as we are excited to spend the week end with Cathy as well. It looks like we will be moving the weekend to Stony Plain as Cathy is just not strong enough to make the trip to Pine Lake. This way she can sleep at home if she is more comfortable or spend the week end in the hotel if able.

We all want to thank you all for the support you have sent our way it just increases our strength, knowing we have such a loving and supportive family behind us.

Love you all Wanda & Sandy

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  1. Wanda, as difficult as it must be for you to have to post bad news on this site I do appreciate it. Gail has commented that she has not been able to get hold of Cathy and at least now we know why. We had a Thanksgiving get together tonight at my mom's place. It is always a little crowded in her apartment but it is still nice to have everyone there. Give Cathy a hug for me when you see her (only if it doesn't hurt). Thank you. Love, Dorri

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  2. Thanks girls for the update. God bless and a round of hugs going out to you all. Enjoy your weekend with the other cousins. (Do they throw pea pods around and make pop come out of your nose too.) I hope your sides hurt (just a little) from the giggles when the weekend is over. Lynn

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