5/2/16 - No, really - No visitors.

While Jan is home, she cannot have visitors.

We repeat: no visitors.

This is for her health. While she was in the hospital she had a stern talking to from her oncologist when she found it she had guests. She also confiscated her flowers because even flowers can make her sick.

Seriously.

So while Jan appreciates the offers to come drop by for some company, her immune system is so weak that she can't risk it. Even if you're not sick, you could still be carrying a bug so her doctors aren't taking chances.  She asked if it would be ok if she wore a mask and that idea was shot down.

We don't want to sound harsh, the offers for help have been so sweet and our family is so grateful for people's overwhelming generosity and concern, but right now we need to obey doctors orders. If she got even a small cold right now it would really set her back.

The hard news right now is, Jan isn't tolerating the chemo. She was scheduled to go back in for another round on Mother's Day but that was quickly cancelled because she needs at least another week to recover after what her body has been through.
Jan has an appointment with her oncologist this week to discuss what her options are and how to proceed since she's not tolerating the chemo. There are some tough decisions ahead and we really appreciate your continued prayers. We should know more by Friday what her next step will be.

The question we all keep getting is how can you help. Right now we don't know. While she's regaining her strength , she has had help from family and she's pretty set right now, but as things progress we'll let you know.

Jan got her wig and was told that she has a beautiful head, which is...nice? She is set with head wraps too.

Also her fingers are tingly enough that she can't really text back without it being a mess that even auto correct can't help, so try to email instead of texting if you can.

With Jan recovering, her exhaustion has her going to bed for the night around 7pm. So if you could refrain from calling, texting, ringing the doorbell, knocking, etc. she really is fine, she's just tired. She promises.


Thanks again for your kind words and concern, it's amazing to see how many people truly love Jan and want to help.