15 Septeember2015
The colour run was held in East London for the Reach for Dream Foundation and Aunty Tanya and her friend did the run, along with Aunty Belinda, Uncle Mark, Cousin Caitlyn and her boyfriend Lloyd. It looks so exciting guys wish we were there to join in the fun... Once Simone is up and running we will be taking her to all the fun events like this.. At this stage she cant run so we do the walks. Nothing is going to keep Simone down... Not even Cancer She has too much Life to just want to stop doing the things she loves so much..
All excitement today Heather's cousin Charlene from Odendaalsrus has come all the way with her husband Johann to update his visa to travel overseas, so Charlene decided she would surprise us with a visit.... So exciting to see Charlene.. Simone has never met Charlene so she was very excited to meet another crazy Aunt.
01 September 2015
31 August 2015
Off to the River for a lovely relaxing weekend. Saturday morning Simone, Cole, Kayla Opperman and I were up early to get through to town for a Cancer Walk in support of two people Jeane is a mother of two young children and Chante is a 6 year old who is also battling Leukaemia Cancer. The Walk was in aid of the two to raise funds for Doctors Bills. If you don't have a decent Medical Aid it can become very expensive and a burden financially on the family. It was a pleasure and an honour to support these two lovely people.
We were lucky enough to meet Jeane who is stage 4 Colon Cancer and we met Annetjie who is Chante's Grandmother, unfortunately Chante could not be there as her J line became infected so she has been in hospital waiting for the infection to settle down.
Megan is the lady that is sitting next to Simone, Megz you guys are amazing.
Paul, Megan, Ryan and Heather chilling on the Barge.. Awesome friends what a great day for Simone.
Doctors visit today. Simone's White Cell Count was low again so Dr Brittain gave her a Neulastim Injection to help boost her White Cell Count. Instead of the 5 for the week he has decided to give her the one injection it pushes the White Cell Count up quite High. 
A very good friend Samone Jonas invited Simone to their church Maronite Catholic Church Lady of Lebanon in Glen Vista. It was a healing service and Holy Communion for sick people. They had the saints out from Chicago to do the service for the sick people. It was a beautiful service that Simone enjoyed thoroughly. Thank you Samone Jonas and Joleen Diablo for letting us know about the service. You are all very kind and caring people. Thank you to Brian Samone's Dad for giving up his seat in Church, I have never seen such a beautiful Church and it was so full the people had to stand in the entrance to listen to the service.
Simone was keen on a day out to Alberton Football Club. Cole's Soccer team had to play in the semi-final for their Cup league. Awesome Day as they won and are through to the Final which will be later in September / October. Will keep you all posted as to what happens with the Team! We were invited to stay after the match for a braai with the team and families. Simone had a lovely day chatting to everyone she doesn't always get to see.. Great Food and Great Company.
Dr Brittain wanted us to go see our Neurologist as it seems one of the Chemotheraphy's Vincristine has affected they way Simone walks. She has a bit of a lazy leg.
Platelets: 550
Pint for a Pint!!
Today is the Big Day with Magda and Mark Carter at The Horse and River Pub.. Simone and the family arrived very early for the Blood Drive! Heather was hoping to donate her next pint of blood but unfortunately she was still a week away from her donating date. There were many people coming through the Car Park at Horse and River but they could not get past Magda without doing their share of donating... Well Done Magda you are a Super Star 31 donations on the day.. There were many more who were unable to donate as they were either on medication, not ready to donate or sick.. Thank you to Everyone for their amazing support.. many friends from the area showed up to do their part.
Dr Brittain gave us a call Tuesday the day before Simone had to come through to let us know that Simone's white cell count was too low and he wanted either Jason or myself to give Simone Neupogen Shots for the week ahead. As you all know Heather is a bit of a sissy and she cant take the sight of needles without fainting, so brave Dad Jason said he would take on the job of being Dr for the week. Jason is very brave and he has no issues with a needle. Lucky for Simone her Dad was very good at his job this week, Simone was very happy that he never hurt her doing the shots, they have to be given in the stomach.
03 August 2015
Some Bad News for Cole he was training for his Discovery Cup Final at School while Simone was doing her interview in Vanderbijlpark, he managed to fracture his 5th Metatarsal on his left foot, Cole is absolutely devastated as he can't train for at least 5 weeks. That means he can only support his School team while playing their Final for the Cup Game, and he is out of Club and Eastern Gauteng Soccer until his foot has healed. Cole is going to drive us nuts hopping around on one leg for the next 5 weeks!!
Haemoglobin: 10.5 (12.1 -16.3)
