Monthly Archives: March 2010

Fr. David and Dianne Monroe (from Cobb County) spent much of the day with us today. During their visit, Fr. David performed a house blessing. We also enjoyed lunch together. It was a great visit! Below are pictures from the … Continue reading →

It’s been some time since I’ve posted anything and I wanted to give you all a quick update. Mom met this past Thursday with a radiation oncologist. Mom’s oncologist was concerned that she might need a few weeks of radiation … Continue reading →

Today is my Dad’s 56th birthday! I know that he can’t read this blog, but I wanted to acknowledge his birthday and the blessing he has been to me in my 26 years. His living to see this day is a … Continue reading →

Moving and changing internet providers prompted me to create an e-mail address for my mom that is not tied down to a specific internet provider. If you would like, you may e-mail her at elaineholloway13ATgmail.com. Please note that the word … Continue reading →

Mom spent half a day at the hospital today to complete the harvesting of her stem cells. Yesterday they were able to get about 2/3 of what they wanted. They were able to harvest nearly that many again today as … Continue reading →

Mom spent another long day at Emory today. Yesterday and today she spent 12 hours each day in the clinic and hospital. Her counts were good enough for them to begin harvesting today (quite a relief!). They were able to … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Mom has a ride up to Emory in the morning (March 10th). I will be going up after noon to be with her and bring her home. Please continue to pray. Thanks, -JH Mom and I spent the morning … Continue reading →

After looking at mom’s lab results, the doctors decided to postpone the harvesting of mom’s stem cells until tomorrow (Tuesday, March 9). They were uncomfortable with collecting them today due to a low platelet count. She was given another transfusion … Continue reading →

With 6 shots down and 2 to go, mom is nearing completion of the first stages of her stem cell collection and transfusion. Everything is on schedule for the medical staff to begin extracting her stem cells on Monday. Her … Continue reading →

Mom has made it through 3 shots so far. She has 5 more (Wed-Sun). I want to thank you all for offering to take my mom up this week. Your generosity is overwhelming. We have the remainder of this week’s … Continue reading →