Ann Passmore's 2022 Journey

 From Janet last night: Mom's been perking up. She's eating and talking more. We are meeting together with discharge planning on Monday.  Today she got her hair cut. Megan came in and did her toes nails. Jennifer even came in with the baby.   A good day!

 From Janet this morning: Mom (Ann) is in palliative care at the Chalmers Hospital. Visiting is from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Visiting is permitted with the following conditions:  The hospital front screening calls up to see if there's someone visiting already. If there is, you're not allowed in. One visitor at a time policy.  Perhaps if I (Janet - 476-3948) am contacted or Dad is called at his house the day before, we can help visiting to work.

 This from Jack today: I (Jack) visit Ann every day at 4NE at the Chalmers hospital not far away. She has been there for almost 2 weeks. She is having a hard time, and is up and down in mood. She is not easing much. It is very disturbing.  Many thanks to all who have helped us, including my sister Elizabeth who came from Vancouver to help out. She expected Ann to be home, but I am very grateful she is here to help me. I pray for a turn around. Many thanks for your help and prayers. Jack

Please do not send me gifts of food, fruit or flowers. This hospital does not allow flowers and I still am on restricted diet, and fruit is not included so far.  My discharge date is around the corner but not finalized yet.  It will be around the weekend of May 27th.  It will depend on how the therapy is going.  Thanks for following me on this journey. Ann 

Hello to you all.  On Wednesday, May 11th, I was overcome with anxiety and fears.  It was a horrible day in spite of my trust in God.  I talked with the hospital chaplains and a very compassionate lady counselor.  I needed to know about other patients.  It appears that many cancer patients experience this when the reality progresses beyond the fact.  Reality is that this cancer could destroy me before we can kill it with drugs.  The fact is that each day brings the chance of recovery and ultimate healing nearer rather than holding it further away.  Jack quickly changed his first plans of the weekend and came to visit me.  He arrived on Thursday and is a wonderful support. Thanks again for your support in thoughts and prayers even though you don't know the details of the day. Thanks so much.  Ann  PS - The depressing thoughts and reactions to it all lasted for 24 hours.  Now I feel fine.  God bless you all. 

 From Ann today: Good day to you all.  Today marks the middle of radiation treatment.  Yesterday was the mid-way of Chemotherapy.  Some days are great, and others are in the "don't move or you will vomit" category.  The  good outweigh the bad numerically, but it does not always feel like it.  Bad days outweigh the good emotionally.  But, halfway is still a reason to rejoice and give thanks to God that I have made it this far.  The end is closer than the beginning.  Thanks for standing by me.  Ann 

 From Ann this afternoon: We are grateful that Jack was able to visit this weekend and to stay with longtime friends, Bill and Hazel Kerr.  This Monday starts week 3 of treatment.  I get very tired but am otherwise not affected too much.  The tiredness is the hardest to deal with.  Jack's visit helped perk me up.  I have just had a bout of diarrhea which was feared to be infectious, but the test showed that I was in the clear.  My sodium levels have just dropped from my low normal to even lower.  They are exploring that as well.  I may need to take salt pills.  That is the update for the moment.  Thanks for your support and prayers.  Ann