update

Just wanted to update. Donnie went to MD Anderson yesterday for his chemo treatment. He is home now with his pump still receiving chemo until tomorrow afternoon and then it will come out. Since he didn't see the doctor this time, we will see the dr when we go back in 2 weeks. He is feeling ok so far but tired. It was a long trip back and forth so close together.
Update on Donnie's brother Keith . For those of you who don't know, Donnie's brother Keith was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer a few weeks ago. He had surgery to have his thyroid removed and will start radiation in a couple of weeks. He is feeling better and recouperating from his surgery.
Not a whole lot else to report right now. I will update in a couple of days.
Love to all
keep praying.
Robin

update

Well, we found out this week that Donnie will not be seeing the Dr on Tuesday when he goes to Houston for his chemo. The Dr office called on Tuesday and said that they changed his appointment from Tuesday to this Friday (today) and his chemo would still be Tuesday. Donnie wasn't up to driving to Houston today to come home and go back for Tuesday. So it will be 2 weeks after this chemo treatment before we get to see the dr. I think it is the 26th. That is frustrating. MD Anderson is a great hospital but we have had more problems with scheduling than I can count. So anyway, I will update more later.
Love to all
Keep praying
Robin

Donnie Update

Just an update on Donnie. Not a whole lot of news to report. He has fared ok from his chemo last week. He has started experiencing the dreaded ulcers in his throat and his mouth will soon follow. He doesn't complain though. I think he is the toughest person I know. He takes day by day and tackles each hurdle and keeps on going. I am sure that is why he has been as successful as he has battling this dreaded disease. As we approach the 1 year anniversary of his Diagnosis. (Oct 1) I look back at that fateful day and didn't know where we would be today. Reaching the year mark is huge with this kind of cancer. But I still just try to take day by day and not try to look too far into the future. Each day is a gift that I cherish.

We have an appointment next Tuesday with the dr at MD Anderson when we go back for his next chemo. I have lots of questions. Hopefully I will come back with some answers.

As you can see from some of my recent pictures. Donnie is growing his hair back. For whatever reason this chemo has not caused it to fall out. Donnie is quite happy about that as he never did like being bald. Although, I thought he was a handsome bald man!!! He got his first haircut since October!!!

Update on Keith (Donnie's brother) He is recovering from his surgery well and right now, they think that they got everything. He will have to have radiation but he goes to the dr next week so we will know more then. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as well.

Not too much else to report here. just getting back to the real world after having such a wonderful family vacation. it's hard to come back to reality after being able to getting away from the everyday things we face.

I will update next week after we get back.

Keep praying

love to all

Robin

Benefit for Lexi Brignac

Benefit for Lexi Ann Brignac

Beautiful little Lexi Ann was born on April 15, 2006 to two very happy parents, Scott and Christena Brignac, and one proud big sister, Kyla Blair. Big sis, Kyla, is as girly a girl as you can get. Lexi is our little tough nut. She is very much a little girl, but fearless. Little did we know how important her stubbornness and determination would be needed. God has a plan and prepares us with the tools we need for our lives. Lexi just has a rougher row to hoe than most. On June 18, 2008, Lexi was diagnosed with pre-B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). She is currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Log in to www.caringbridge.org/visit/lexibrignac to follow Lexi on her journey.

ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
FINDING CURES. SAVING CHILDREN.
www.stjude.org

In honor of this brave little girl, family and friends are hosting a benefit for Lexi Ann:

August 9, 2008
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
at
Hebert Steel Co., Inc.
39179 Hwy 74, Gonzales, LA

Jambalaya Dinners, Raffle, Gift Table, Bake Sale and More!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!

There will also be a blood drive there. Please come out and donate blood!!!

update

Well, we got back Saturday from our week in Destin. It was really nice. The house that we stayed in was beautiful!! Great view of the beach. Donnie had chemo the week before we left and was feeling better by the time we went. I had some great relaxing days. Donnie and the kids ran around a lot more than me. He and Shantel went parasailing and Courtney and her friend Danielle went too. The pictures are priceless. Justin and Sara and Shantel went snorkeling. We all went on a dolphin cruise. Caley loved the boat. She kept throwing her hands up in the air and yelling. She was the star of the afternoon. People on the boat were taking pictures of her!!! I don't blame them, she is beautiful. Donnie and I rented one of those scooter cars and drove up and down the beach one day. It was my favorite thing, just me and him riding. It was a beautiful day for it. Kids didn't get to swim much. Too many jellyfish but they were able to swim a day or 2. They had the pool and plenty of other kids to hang out with > I think they all had fun.

I know I did. I wasn't ready to come home. you know back to reality and the real world.

Donnie's younger brother Keith had surgery on Friday. We just found out he has thyroid cancer. It was definitely a shock. Cancer is such an ugly beast!!!! The good news is that they removed his thyroid and hopefully he will be able to do the radiation and it will be gone. He has the "good" kind of thyroid cancer. I know it's hard to believe it could be good but this one is 97% curable! So hopefully it was caught within time and taken care of. Please add him and his family to your prayers.

Donnie is in Houston now. He has chemo in the morning.

I will update on his progress soon.
keep praying,

love to all

Robin

Good News

Well we are in houston and have done all the tests. The resuts aren't official yet because the radiologist had not read them but the dr read them and he said things look better and it looks like this chemo is working so we stayed another day for him to have chemo today. He is scheduled for 3:30. It will take 4 hours but I am so happy that things were better. I was nervous!!!!!!! We will be home late tonight sometime and back to work tomorrow.
Keep praying.
love to all.
I will update more later
Robin

Update

Caley dancing and singing at Rockin on the River

Justin and Donnie playing pool

Sorry my posts haven't been as frequent. It seems we are always on the go. Caley turns 1 on Wednesday. I can't believe it!!!!! She is growing so fast and getting better at walking.

Donnie has been feeling pretty good and as you can tell from the picture his hair is starting to grow back. He was happy about that!!

We had a good 4th of July. We BBQ'd and played ladder ball. It was a nice day with family and friends.

Shantel and Caley and I went to Rockin on the River and had a great time today. Caley danced and danced. She wore herself out and was asleep before we left the parking lot.

We leave for Houston tomorrow. Donnie has appointments Monday for scans and blood tests and we will meet with the dr on Tuesday. Keep praying for good results.

Love to all

Robin