Dear friends,
As of 4 pm yesterday (Friday 7 March), Cynthia and Henry have a detailed treatment plan for the first chemo cycle and a working plan for the second cycle (which may change based on how Harry reacts to the first cycle). Harry had enjoyed a calm day yesterday at the point that cycle #1 began at 5 pm. At latest word, all is well. We will update with details as soon as we know them.
In logistical news, I'll invite anyone who'd like to be added to the list of people interested in providing food-support for the Neudoerffer Venema family, to leave their email contact information in a comment to this entry. Further information on logistical support to follow.
Many thanks,
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I'd be happy to help out with food support. Please let me know what needs to be done. My name is Kristin Lovrien-Meuwese, klmeuwese@hotmail.com.
Our prayers are with Hendrik and his family.
Folks at St. Mary's Road are happy to provide food whenever needed. We're happy to take a week or a consistent day each week or whatever is most helpful. Just give us a couple days notice.
You all continue to be held in our prayers.
Susan
I hope that the chemo is going as well as possible. I wanted to give some unsolicited advice, which may help cope with the side effects of chemo (I'm sure you'll be getting lots of natural remedy advice but this is not one now...). From my research on the internet, it appears that Harry make be getting a similar cocktail to what Maggie had, which can cause a lot of nausea / vomiting (a lot being an understatement). Initally, Maggie was getting only the standard 'anti-emesis' drugs, which weren't working for her. After we finally communicated to Cathy Bourne and the oncologist about the severity of her nausea, they got a clinical pharmacist involved which made the extensive hospital stays much more bearable and 'sleepable'. I guess this is a long way of saying that while the CK5 nurses are incredible, the day to day coping with chemo may or may not be communicated as it should.
BTW, do you need a reading light / lamp?
Our days, moments, are filled with healing wishes for Harry and family.
Monica, Stephen, Maggie and Owen
Mark us down to provide meals whenever needed. Chris and Lyndon Hutchison-Hounsell (hutchison-hounsell@hotmail.com)
Cynthia and Henry,
Just want you to know that we're here if you need us but staying out of the way. Thomas boarded a plane for Hamilton this morning as he's headed off to his second year of YLTP (beginning this afternoon and through to Wednesday afternoon). I'm picturing Harry doing the same 13 years from now.
I would be happy to help out with food. Please let me know what is needed.
Frank, Hendrik Nolan and I hold baby Hendrik, Lydia and the rest of the family in our thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Schippers
debbieschippers11@gmail.com
Hi folks,
We're also happy to provide meals. Please include us on your meal schedule.
Big hugs,
Mariah and Micah
We will help in any way we can. Just let us know what is needed.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Though we are not 'around the corner', please do not hesitate to let us know if we can send some gift cards/certificates etc. to help out. I feel so helpless not being there to help but we will certainly do whatever we can.
Laura
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