Every Step of The Way...

Dear Friends of Dawn,

This latest update is a tough one to write -- and will be hard to read too. Our friend Dawn has reached a crossroads in her cancer. She recently received the results from a scan indicating that she has more tumors than ever. This means that the chemotherapy was not doing what we all hoped it would. And, since the therapy was making her sick and weak, she has decided to discontinue chemo and try to gain some of her strength back. She will continue to pursue some alternative treatments, however her first goal is regaining her strength.

Her doctor ordered hospice for Dawn (Dawn prefers to call it "Home Health.") They have been wonderful! They brought her an adjustable bed, oxygen, a wheelchair (for walks around the block), and a real focus on her medication and how to minimize her ever-present nausea. Their goal is to make Dawn as comfortable as possible! This is a blessing for her family members who were feeling overwhelmed with the task of trying to keep her comfortable.

So you may ask, what about our miracle? What about the love and energy we have poured toward Dawn? I still keep the miracle of Dawn's restored health in my heart and hopes. And Dawn is surrounded by the miracle of totally accepting the abundant love of her family and her friends. She has acquaintances and people who don't even know her praying for her. All that love and prayer and energy has helped Dawn in every way.

What about visiting now? We all know how much Dawn loves people and talking, but we also know she needs lots of rest. Even though she can't have legions of visitors, Dawn loves to hear from folks---cards, email, a little surprise on her doorstep.

In addition, our help is still needed with home cooked meals - and help picking up her prescriptions as needed (located at Adventist Hospital - 102nd and Gladstone). Please send me an email you would like to be on either of these lists.

We can also continue to support Dawn with gardening and taking Murphy for walks whenever you're in the neighborhood. Stay tuned for ways we can help financially as well.

I don't know where this path is leading Dawn, but she knows we are all beside her - and loving her - every step of the way.

Sincerely,
Kristin Kelly
kkellyknits@gmail.com