We returned to Denver June 2 about 5:30 p.m. after a flight from HK to Tokyo to LA to Denver. Strange we left on June 2 and arrived on June 2 but many hours in between.
We left with confidence that Steve is ready for the next phase of his journey. He reported tonight that his stitches were removed and all was well there. He starts radiation on Monday (HK) and that will be five days a week - for six weeks. Fortunately they live only about 5 minutes from the Hospital which is a taxi ride away. Taxis are plentiful - you just have to flag one down and the round trip cost is approximately $4.00 US. Will take about an hour - I suppose this includes getting him ready - the procedure, etc.
This is an incredible journey that we wouldn't wish on anyone but when the going gets tough the tough get going and you can see that in Annie and Steve - they are ready to face this and win the battle. What is helping are the prayers and thoughts of their family - their friends in HK and the friends from all over the world. So keep those prayers and thoughts coming not only for Steve and Annie but for the caregivers and decision makers on the treatment plan.
Thanks again for all that everyone is doing to be a part of the journey. And most of all I want to thank Kathy who took the time to help me post this note. She walked me through the steps so look for my comments from Denver.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Home at Last
Steve was released from the hospital and is now waiting the radiation treatments and chemo to start. Feels a bit restless and is having a tid bit of trouble sleeping at night but that is what naps are for!
Winnie and Jim are back in the states feeling good about things with Steve and Annie. They both said that Steve and Annie's determination and love will get them through this tough fight ahead. Steve and Annie are both ready to take this head on! Ha Ha. Excuse the pun!
Annie wrote in an email dated June 2, "I'm pleased to inform you that finally Steve was discharged from the hospital yesterday for home rest before moving on to his follow up treatment (chemo and radiation therapy) on this coming Monday (8th June). The doctor prefer him to stay in the hospital until removing the stitch today but Steve is making progress nicely so he allow us to come back home for a break. Anyway, we have to go back to the hospital again today for removing the stitches on his head, but it's better to be at home than the hospital.
Sandy Monteiro and Anthony Shih are in town and it was great to see them. Seeing Anthony looks so healthy is really a big inspiring to us. It help lift up our spirits. And thanks again for all your positive feeds and success stories that you guys shared with us. It keeps us going.
Before I closed, I have Steve's short ID for you guys to view. It was taken on 3rd day after the operation. Thanks to the modern technology, great surgery team for a remarkable operation. Thanks to all nurses that took care of Steve and lastly thanks to all our friends and family members plus God and Lord Buddha for blessing him with a safe and successful operation .....
OK, below is the link for the vdo. I've sent the link to some friends on facebook, so pls accept my apology if you receive this vdo again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqI5RHEK4d8
We are keeping ourselves healthy and stay positive for the next 6 weeks treatment beginning this Monday, so pls keep us in your prayers.... We hope that we will have the least side effects from the treatment. Anyway, we have no choice but move on ... and get out Wining !!! We promise ourselves to take it day by day, and stay strong and positive as we love to live.
Cheers,
Annie & Steve
Winnie and Jim are back in the states feeling good about things with Steve and Annie. They both said that Steve and Annie's determination and love will get them through this tough fight ahead. Steve and Annie are both ready to take this head on! Ha Ha. Excuse the pun!
Annie wrote in an email dated June 2, "I'm pleased to inform you that finally Steve was discharged from the hospital yesterday for home rest before moving on to his follow up treatment (chemo and radiation therapy) on this coming Monday (8th June). The doctor prefer him to stay in the hospital until removing the stitch today but Steve is making progress nicely so he allow us to come back home for a break. Anyway, we have to go back to the hospital again today for removing the stitches on his head, but it's better to be at home than the hospital.
Sandy Monteiro and Anthony Shih are in town and it was great to see them. Seeing Anthony looks so healthy is really a big inspiring to us. It help lift up our spirits. And thanks again for all your positive feeds and success stories that you guys shared with us. It keeps us going.
Before I closed, I have Steve's short ID for you guys to view. It was taken on 3rd day after the operation. Thanks to the modern technology, great surgery team for a remarkable operation. Thanks to all nurses that took care of Steve and lastly thanks to all our friends and family members plus God and Lord Buddha for blessing him with a safe and successful operation .....
OK, below is the link for the vdo. I've sent the link to some friends on facebook, so pls accept my apology if you receive this vdo again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqI5RHEK4d8
We are keeping ourselves healthy and stay positive for the next 6 weeks treatment beginning this Monday, so pls keep us in your prayers.... We hope that we will have the least side effects from the treatment. Anyway, we have no choice but move on ... and get out Wining !!! We promise ourselves to take it day by day, and stay strong and positive as we love to live.
Cheers,
Annie & Steve
Monday, June 1, 2009
Updates
A long weekend of running a soccer tournament has kept me from the blog...but no news should be good news at this point.
As far as I know they are waiting to confirm that there is no bleeding at the site of the surgery before Steve will be released from the hospital. Apparently he is climbing the walls to get home but that will happen soon. The plan is to start chemo next Monday.
Steve writes, "We now move onto the second weopon in the treament which will be radiology and chemo. HK is a one of the best Oncology centers in Asia with affiliations to the big programs in the Houston and New York. Those treatments will continue for the next six weeks. They are so advanced in this area now that it will be outpatient basis and they feel confident about their program with more weopons in thei pocket. Bottom line is we have tough tumor but also a tough, healthy patient with a good medical care and lots of support from friends around the world. Still many steps to go".
Jim and Winnie will leave Tuesday (HK) time and arrive in Denver on Tuesday afternoon. I am certain they will have lots to tell and more to report at that time.
As far as I know they are waiting to confirm that there is no bleeding at the site of the surgery before Steve will be released from the hospital. Apparently he is climbing the walls to get home but that will happen soon. The plan is to start chemo next Monday.
Steve writes, "We now move onto the second weopon in the treament which will be radiology and chemo. HK is a one of the best Oncology centers in Asia with affiliations to the big programs in the Houston and New York. Those treatments will continue for the next six weeks. They are so advanced in this area now that it will be outpatient basis and they feel confident about their program with more weopons in thei pocket. Bottom line is we have tough tumor but also a tough, healthy patient with a good medical care and lots of support from friends around the world. Still many steps to go".
Jim and Winnie will leave Tuesday (HK) time and arrive in Denver on Tuesday afternoon. I am certain they will have lots to tell and more to report at that time.
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