Hi Everyone,
So Jalene is feeling pretty good lately...still very tired and hanging in there. I have been getting a few more pictures for the slideshow, and even some more orders coming in for bracelets, which is awesome since the REAL BULK of the medical bills are soon to be coming in for Jalene.
Thank you everyone for your continued support, love, and prayers for our Ironwoman and her boys!
peace and love
GO IRONMAN! PHOENIX, AZ
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Where the Streets Have No Name!
The song you're listening to is by the group, U2. When Jalene crossed the finish line at the Ironman in Arizona, this is the song that was blasting over the speakers! She could hear it from a little ways away...and as she ran, it got louder and louder.
Jalene, this song is for you!!! This 'battle' of cancer was another 'IRONMAN race' that you fought through and conquered!!! I love you so much and am so proud to call you my sister.
Rock on baby!!!!
Janis
Jalene, this song is for you!!! This 'battle' of cancer was another 'IRONMAN race' that you fought through and conquered!!! I love you so much and am so proud to call you my sister.
Rock on baby!!!!
Janis
Message from Jalene's Radiologist
Hi all,
Here's an AMAZING email I got from one of Jalene's Radiologists:
Janis;
My name is Andrew and I'm one of your sister's Radiologist's. I wanted to introduce myself & email you to let you know what an amazing BLOG you've created. Jay just told us about it last Friday when she was here for her tests - cannot believe she never mentioned it. She seems private, so I'm not surprised. You would have heard from me long ago had I known about it. (We all gave her a hard time for not saying anything). She and I went through all the pictures, comments and updates - and it's very cool. You are a wonderful sister and it doesn't surprise me at the out-pouring of support Jay has received.
Which leads me to my next topic: JAY.
She ROCKS!! I was here when she went through her first round of Chemo & Radiation. I, well all of us, immediately were drawn to her and she is 'up there' on our favorite patient list! She has lifted my spirits since day one and I always looked forward to seeing her. She's amazing, what can I say? This certainly isn't an easy place to be, as I see so many people come & go, with their lives flipped upside down. But it's worth it when you have people like Jay. From the 'inside' of Radiology, this was very disturbing to have her as a patient, again, and watch her go through this for the 2nd time. She has had a tough last 4 months or so. But she's been so positive, under some very stressful circumstances. She's been a tough patient and has endured a lot. I continue to be impressed at her perseverance. She did have several 'moments' during her treatments, many tears, nauseated all the time, feeling worried & sad and so tired. It was hard to watch. But every time she'd walk out, she'd have a high-five ready for me and yell 'AMEN'. That was her 'thing.' And she'd make all us of scream it with her - in unison. Even the ADMIN's. (JJ is so funny). She's just beautiful and deserves everything life has to offer. I agree with you that she WILL be back on her bike, back in the pool, hitting the Portland streets with her NIKE's on running for miles! I'm not sure anything can stop that girl. We can all learn so much from her. I know I have.
By the way, J brought a bracelet in to me yesterday! You done good ---
I will miss her a lot. I'm moving to the east coast, as I just accepted a new job. I will continue to email her and call every now and then. Thank you, Janis, for being an amazing sister and supporter. Thank you to everyone. I KNOW that she will continue to show her children, family and friends that she's a fighter and continue to hold her head high. She has a lot to be thankful for. She is my ROCK STAR.
Sincerely, Andrew
Here's an AMAZING email I got from one of Jalene's Radiologists:
Janis;
My name is Andrew and I'm one of your sister's Radiologist's. I wanted to introduce myself & email you to let you know what an amazing BLOG you've created. Jay just told us about it last Friday when she was here for her tests - cannot believe she never mentioned it. She seems private, so I'm not surprised. You would have heard from me long ago had I known about it. (We all gave her a hard time for not saying anything). She and I went through all the pictures, comments and updates - and it's very cool. You are a wonderful sister and it doesn't surprise me at the out-pouring of support Jay has received.
Which leads me to my next topic: JAY.
She ROCKS!! I was here when she went through her first round of Chemo & Radiation. I, well all of us, immediately were drawn to her and she is 'up there' on our favorite patient list! She has lifted my spirits since day one and I always looked forward to seeing her. She's amazing, what can I say? This certainly isn't an easy place to be, as I see so many people come & go, with their lives flipped upside down. But it's worth it when you have people like Jay. From the 'inside' of Radiology, this was very disturbing to have her as a patient, again, and watch her go through this for the 2nd time. She has had a tough last 4 months or so. But she's been so positive, under some very stressful circumstances. She's been a tough patient and has endured a lot. I continue to be impressed at her perseverance. She did have several 'moments' during her treatments, many tears, nauseated all the time, feeling worried & sad and so tired. It was hard to watch. But every time she'd walk out, she'd have a high-five ready for me and yell 'AMEN'. That was her 'thing.' And she'd make all us of scream it with her - in unison. Even the ADMIN's. (JJ is so funny). She's just beautiful and deserves everything life has to offer. I agree with you that she WILL be back on her bike, back in the pool, hitting the Portland streets with her NIKE's on running for miles! I'm not sure anything can stop that girl. We can all learn so much from her. I know I have.
By the way, J brought a bracelet in to me yesterday! You done good ---
I will miss her a lot. I'm moving to the east coast, as I just accepted a new job. I will continue to email her and call every now and then. Thank you, Janis, for being an amazing sister and supporter. Thank you to everyone. I KNOW that she will continue to show her children, family and friends that she's a fighter and continue to hold her head high. She has a lot to be thankful for. She is my ROCK STAR.
Sincerely, Andrew
Monday, November 3, 2008
CANCER IS GONE!
We have wonderful news!!! Jalene got the beautiful call from her doctor saying that all tests came back NEGATIVE AND CLEAR OF CANCER! Isn't that fantastic!?
This is awesome news!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who prayed for Jalene these past few months...prayer is powerful!
Jalene goes back in one month for more tests to follow-up.
THANK YOU EVERYONE. I can't say it enough!!!
Janis
This is awesome news!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who prayed for Jalene these past few months...prayer is powerful!
Jalene goes back in one month for more tests to follow-up.
THANK YOU EVERYONE. I can't say it enough!!!
Janis
Jalene's friend Rick
A Good Morning message from Mamacita
Chuck and I are pulling out of Jalene's driveway this morning. CJ is off to school early, Joseph rode his bike to school, and Jalene left for work. It's kinda sad to say goodbye, we've so enjoyed being part of Jalene's family on a daily basis, and I'm so glad I was here.
Jalene had a rough weekend, lots of anxiety about lots of things, and she is SO so tired all the time. So day by day I believe she will get her strength back, and I pray for PEACE, STRENGTH, AND GUIDANCE for her. I've seen so much support and love for my girl, and it's overwhelming. Thank you to everyone. So we're off to Bonneville Fish Hatchery for the month of November. Much love to you Jalene and to everyone who reads this. And Janis, you have done such an amazing and wonderful thing for your sister..what a great idea.
Love mom
Jalene had a rough weekend, lots of anxiety about lots of things, and she is SO so tired all the time. So day by day I believe she will get her strength back, and I pray for PEACE, STRENGTH, AND GUIDANCE for her. I've seen so much support and love for my girl, and it's overwhelming. Thank you to everyone. So we're off to Bonneville Fish Hatchery for the month of November. Much love to you Jalene and to everyone who reads this. And Janis, you have done such an amazing and wonderful thing for your sister..what a great idea.
Love mom
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Praying
Hi sister,
I know you're not feeling well at all this weekend and I want to say I love you! We are all standing behind you and praying for you.
**Jalene had final tests last Friday, but no results come out until next week. I will keep you all updated on the test results!
Peace and Love
I know you're not feeling well at all this weekend and I want to say I love you! We are all standing behind you and praying for you.
**Jalene had final tests last Friday, but no results come out until next week. I will keep you all updated on the test results!
Peace and Love
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