An Update from Both of Us
Eden and I are sitting here together to write a short journal entry before bed. It's been a long day. Eden's staples are out! Yay! We also learned a lot about Eden's diagnosis, and we have some picture of the road ahead.
We were hoping for a simple explanation of the pathology, and of course, it's complex. We'd like to share as much information as possible, but we're still processing and digesting. By some measures, the cells are not looking awesome. But other characteristics, like the chromosomal abnormalities suggest that Eden should have a good response to the treatment options presented by the team at UW. That is keeping us positive and we're hanging onto that.
It comes down to a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy that will be required over the weeks and months ahead. We'll share more as we go, but for now, suffice it to say, we and our family are nourished by the love, optimism, and support of all of you. The help that many of you have already provided - in mind, body, and spirit - is so welcome and appreciated. No doubt, we will need some more ahead and it will be tough at times, but we also look forward to having fun with our friends and enjoying life.
With love,
Dan & Eden
Comments (28)
BIG HUG to both of you! Jenny
Thinking of you both!
We are here for you anytime day or night💞
Big hugs you two. Hooray for chromosomal abnormalities. We love you.
So good to hear from both of you. We are here - just say the word. Xxoo
Eden, Thinking of you -sending love late at night!!!
This is going to be complicated, no doubt. We are here for you through all of it. Big hugs!!
Sending hugs and kisses from the east coast.
Thanks for the update, we are all thinking and praying for all of you. Sending you virtual hugs and kisses from the Jersey Shore!! XOXOXO
You are an amazing team! Sending warm, positive thoughts.
Love, hugs and prayers to all of you!
{{{HUG}}} from Virginia. Stay strong.
Hugs and love from the Stepans!
Hugs Rumi
Hi Eden & Dan Sounds as if you both had a long day yesterday and got lots of information. Happy to call or drop by and talk with you both about what you heard And also to help facilitate second opinions. Hugs
Thinking of you and sending love.
Dan and Eden - thank you so much for sharing the update. ((HUGS)) to you both! I have been thinking about you all non-stop all day and evening. I am glad you all have a clearer picture of the road ahead from a clinical perspective. We will be on the side of the road, in the middle of the road, at the truckstop on the road, where ever on the road we can be to support you guys and the girls through this. You guys are amazing - your strength together is so inspirational. Sending you all lots of love and hope to see you soon. xoxoxoxo
I'm thinking about you two non-stop. Sending all good vibes to you as you make this journey. Much love!!
sending my love!
Thank you for this update. You're of course in our hearts and are in for the road ahead.
Hi Eden...thinking about you around the clock and sending love and hope :-)
Much love to you Eden.
Eden, I am thinking of you and sending you positive energy, strength and encouragement!! Hugs to you and to your family.
Thinking of you Eden and your family. Hate to see your empty chair here at work.
Thinking of you, Eden, and the family.
We are with you in any way that we can help. Waiting/receiving/dealing with test results and treatment is a roller coaster but if anyone is up for the ride it is you. Much love and healing wishes to you all!
Wishing you only better days ahead. Cousin Diane (Miller) Hague
Sending bigs hugs, enormous strength and love to all of you from the Southwest. Thinking of you always and know you all can beat this!!! Diane, Stu, Sam, Jake and Grant