12 October 2015

Today is Bandana Day. At least we had a couple supporters on Bandana Day!

Simone had to go for her blood tests again today. 

Haemoglobin 12.6
White Cell Count 1.9
Neutrophils 0.92
Platelets 291
Kidney function looking great again.

Simone's white cell count was a little low so they have put her on Neupogen for the next five days starting Tuesday. Otherwise she is good, saw Dr Mare and he was happy with her progress. Tomorrow we will be halfway through with the radiation.... Go Simone you are so strong you are just amazing!!!

11 October 2015

Last day in Durban Cole decided he would go home with friends Ricky and Sandra The Viera's.  Before we left Durban we took Simone down to the beach for a last walk, then off to Gateway to see how much fun Cole, Mauricio, Damica and Enrico were having at Gateway Wave Park!
  The next time we back in Durban you will all see Simone on this ride...

10 October 2015

Back to the fields to watch some more exciting soccer in Pinetown!
Wow what a hot day filled with action!

The kids had so much fun in between games..

09 October 2015

Friday Morning and Simone was ready to go to the beach for a nice long walk and feel the sand between her toes...

8 October 2015

This Thursday morning we all had a really early start to our day! I was up at 03:00am to get the car packed and get some snacks together for the kids, going to be a long drive to Durban.

We dropped Cole off at the bus and we hit the road before it became too hot!

We arrived in Durban about 12H30 the boys arrived at their Hotel, The Riverside Hotel in Durban North at about 15:00. All very excited to be in Durban.

 The Boys Byron, Trent, Tristan, Cole and Cameron on the bus cant wait to leave!

 Tristan, Cole and Mauricio have fun boys!!

Boys getting up to mischief and they have just arrived at the Hotel!!

 Ricky, Damica, Simone, Skye and Enrico taking a selfie with their Hero Simone!!

Uncle Neville was freezing so he borrowed Enrico's jersey!! I think its a few sizes too small Uncle Nev... Ha Ha Ha!!!

Boys having some fun on the field against Pinetown!!

 

6 October 2015

Magda Carter my good friend has been very busy arranging blood drives and visits through to Simone on a regular basis.  Magda you are a super star!!

Magda had a scare of her own which we have kept quiet until we knew what the outcome would be!  Magda had a tumor of about 5cm on her left knee. She went through to Pretoria to see the Specialist that side and the following week she had it removed. We had another weeks wait till we knew all was good.  The Dr came back and said it was not malignant!!! You all have no idea how relieved we were to hear this news!! Someone up there is definitely looking after you Magda.  So glad you are going to be just fine. In between the visits to the Dr Magda has had time to finally get her squares in. Cant wait for this blanket to be put together, its going to be such an awesome piece of love when its done!

Gorgeous Magda Thank you for the beautiful pieces for Simone's blanket....

3 October 2015

Friday afternoon I received a call from Gaby the Deputy Head Girl at Assumption.  Gaby has decided to cut her hair and donate it to the Cancer Association so they can make a wig for someone with Cancer...  Gaby has such beautiful long hair I was in shock!!  She said she wanted to do it for Simone and her family that has suffered with Cancer.  I was nervous and excited for Gaby but I told her I would make a plan so Simone could be there when she does it.  On Saturday during the soccer Simone and I left and went to meet Gaby without Simone knowing what we were doing!!
Simone was very surprised to see Gaby at the Hair Salon and it took her a second to realise what Gaby was doing!!  Simone was amazed and without words for what Gaby was doing.
Gaby you are an amazing young lady and everyone just loves you so much for what you did.  You really are a special friend to Simone.

 

  We appreciate all you have done for her this last year!!!!! Good Luck with Matric...

3 & 4 October 2015

Well what a weekend to look forward to! Cole has his first Easterns Tournament in Germiston.
Simone was dressed and packed early ready to get Cole to his soccer.  What a long day in the sun but Simone really had a great time.

2 October 2015

Simone had her last session of radiation for the week, couple headaches and just a bit tired. Otherwise Simone is coping well. Did blood tests early this morning will post the result below.

Haemoglobin 12
White Cell Count 2.28
Neutrophils 1.38
Platelets 286
Kidney function looking good.

 

 
Simone has her J line cleaned every week to avoid infection...
 

 

24 September 2015

Heritage Day Weekend and we are off to the River.. Have a couple friend coming out to relax, braai and watch some good old Rugby!!
Simone cant wait to see her friends..