Papa and Jodi

October 12, 2010. Papa and Jodi. She is feeling so much better and so good spirited. We love that girl.

March to Victory Golf Tournament

We had a wonderful turn out for the March to Victory Golf Tournament. It was held on October 1st at Sand Hollow Golf Course. It was a 4 man scramble with 18 teams. We had 2 woman's teams and 16 men's teams. The women wore pink to support Jodi. Jodi's work (Sunrise Engineering bought 2 teams) they were so much fun. The prizes were incredible. I was told we had more prizes than any other golf tournament that other people had attended. That made it worth it. I don't golf and don't know anything about golf but I was able to still put this together with guidance from Bill Wilkey of Sand Hollow. It was a huge success. We raised so much money. My friends, Splendor and Angie came out to help me work the event as well as Jodi's little brother Greg. During the golf tournament us girls rode around in a golf cart that had 2 big coolers in it so we could share drinks with all the players. I'm not gonna lie, I was driving it crazy. I was 4-wheeling it and bumping into other carts. Oops, that wasn't intended, just happened and made us all laugh so much. I guess your suppose to be quiet when people are golfing. Who knew. Me quiet. Ya right! I love Jodi so much and want to support her all the way. Tylia says, "the medicine is winning and mommy will be all better soon." Thank you all again for your support.

Jodi is doing good!

It has been 2 1/2 weeks since Jodi had her surgery. She did have a double masectomy. They also removed 17 limpnodes and found cancer cells in 11 of them. The Dr said he got them all.

I hope I get this right...The type of cancer Jodi has is fed by hormones, so she will be taking a drug that is a hormone receptor blocker, for the next year. She will start her next set of Chemo in about 2 1/2 weeks. They will be once a week for 12 weeks. This posion is not supppose to make her as ill, but will certainly make her more fatigued.

Thanks you all for your prayers on her behalf. They are being answered. Jodi has an amazing ability to be happy through all this. Her attitude is awesome. And the beauty inside her little body become more prominant everyday. On the rough days, you just have to look closer, it is there!!!!

She has had some rough days, but they are further apart now. She is cleared to drive if she needs to,(and if she is not taking her prescription pain medications). She is working on getting completely off her narcotic medicine. Hopefully she will be able to work a few half days this week. She was looking forward to spending time with Lia while she was out of school for fall break, and finally feeling better. Lia's dad came into town so she has been with him all week.

The Leeds Wild West Days would have been a lot more fun and successful as a fundraiser if they would have done a lot more advertising. We had a fun booth, and lots of moral support and well wishes for Jodi. Everything in our booth was donated to help raise money for her medical fund. If you are interested in some of the items we had and have left, contact me (Fern) and I will send you information and pictures. It was very sparsely attended, but hopefully next year they will have a great turnout.

This is a picture of the Quilt we raffeled. It was made and donated by Jodi's Aunt Kay. We started the raffel at the Yard sale, and continued selling raffel tickets at the cornfest in Enterprise, and at Leeds. We did have the drawing for the quilt and it was won by Sherrie Cottam from Ivins. Sherrie purchased at least 10 of the raffel tickets, and was very excited to be the lucky winner. Thanks for all those of you who supported this activity.

Jodi and I made some seedless blackberry jam today. It turned out great.

Wild West Days

Wild West Days in Leeds
October, 9th. Yup they changed the name and extended the time. Hope it is nice weather. For a fun day, come on over to Leeds. Come support Jodi as she marched to victory through her fight with cancer. We will have a great booth with yummy baked goods, and a hugh variety of Gift items to get you started on your Christmas Shopping. Friday evening the 8th, and Sat. the 9th ...All day! All profit will go to help Jodi and her family with medical bills.
The Heritage Days in Ivins, will not, no way, nope, nada, boring, zip....be as much fun.

Surgery Update

Today is Friday Oct. 1st. Her surgery went as expected on Tuesday, Sept. 28th. We are all happy there are no complications. After they figured out the pain medications that help her the most, she is doing better. Jodi has a great tolorance for pain, when she says the pain is about a four, it is about a nine for other people. When she is not hurting, she is feeling great. She keeps telling me that her legs are not hurt, but I am afraid that she is trying to do too much too fast.
I AM SUCH A MOTHER! I guess that is ok. Tom is working so she will stay with me during the days.It makes it nice for Lia to come home from school and have her mom here. Kayla will be coming down from Idaho Falls on Sunday to help take care of her next week. It will be great having her here.

Today is the the "March to Victory Golf Tournament". Wish I could be in two places at once. Nina is taking care of it. I would have liked to help, but I am taking care of Jodi and Lia. (For me that is more rewarding).

Don't forget next Saturday Oct. 9th in Leeds, we will have a booth at the Sorgum Festival. We will have a hugh variety of items. Come get a start on your Christmas Gifts. All profit will go to help Jodi's Family with medical bills. It will be a fun day. We are praying for good weather.

Come Join us!

My sweet Jodi

Big Day - Scarry Day- Surgery Day

Tuesday Sept. 28th -- Jodi is going in for Surgery today. Her platelet count is back up, so she got a green light on the surgery. She will have a double Mascetomy. I will know more after the actual surgery. Please keep her in your prayers. She had a good two weeks since her last treatment. Hope her recovery will be eventless. We love you Jodi!!

Treatment #4

Yesterday Jodi had her 4th Chemo treatment. It took a lot longer than it has in the past. After three treatment, and knowing what is ahead the next few day, the anxiety attack came hard. Her heart was monitored, and exrays of her lungs all seemed ok.

I know she is worried about Lia also. Lia is having a very hard time coping with her mom being sick, never knowing what to expect has got to be hard. Tylia is compassionate and caring and wants to help, but there is not much she can do, to help her mom. We are seeing a lot frustration and behavior issues. She has been out of school for a few days because of illness, and that has been hard for her also.

Tom got his badge at the Hurricane Fire Dept. last week. Here are some pictures. Jodi was feeling pretty good that day.

March to Victory Golf Tournament Oct 1st

Please join us for the March to Victory Golf Tournament on Oct 1st. at Sand Hollow Golf Course. Registration is 7:00am and 4 man scramble Shotgun start is at 8:00am. $55 per player. I am in need of teams. 4 people per team. 18 teams. Please spread the word. I also need lunch sponsors. $250 per sponsorship and a main sponsor for $450. If you need any more information, please call me at 705-4520.
Thank you,
Nina

Treatment #3

One more treatment today. Jodi is feeling alright, tomorrow she will be sick. She was sooo sick last treatment that this time they gave her some different nausea medication, and two different kinds, hope it helps. I have been real bad about taking pictures. Someone need to remind me, so we can post pictures of her, and her family, as well as the activities we are involved in on her behalf.
The Yard sale was a huge success. We had a lot of items left from the bake sale that I put in the freezer. Yesterday at a neighborhood bake sale we were able to sell almost everything, plus so much of the neighbors goodies they made special for this activity. It was also a great success.
We were able to have a little success at the Corn Fest, but the wind was determined to blow us right out of Enterprise. Thanks to everyone who helped and supported Jodi in that event.