Hi Angels,
We had a wonderful family breakfast yesterday - all the Kovacs, Stanton, Killingers, and I wanted to share with you how well Jen is managing her care, and getting on with the day to day job of managing a family etc
We bumped into a work colleague of Jen's and she commented on how great Jen looks and how fabulous it was to see her. It dawned on me, that for those of you who haven't seen Jen since she began treatment, (but have been supporting so fantastically from afar) it must be hard for you to visualise her in the current situation.
I am very lucky to be able to check in with her daily and see her all the time, so while I see the ups and downs, I take great comfort in being able to see and hear how she is really feeling.
So for those of you who miss Jen - whether it be socially or at work - I can tell you - she looks great. Her skin is shiny, her eyes are bright, her laugh is loud - and ok - she's lost her hair - but otherwise, when she is out and about and feeling good - she looks great.
When I think about why this is, I think Jen says it best - "I haven't got cancer - I HAD cancer, and now I am having treatment to make sure it doesn't come back".
Jen is desperate to be back amongst you - she'd love to be at work, and out socialising with you all. She'd love to have the energy to care for the girls, and Will, without additional help. All in good time, as I keep telling her.
In the meantime she is doing an amazing job of managing her treatment, resting, and where possible, looking after the girls, being a great wife to the continually amazing Will, and putting the finishing touches of their beautiful home.
And the good news is, she is starting to think about her 'post chemo' plans. That in itself is great progress.
You know Jen - she's got an amazing outlook on life - and this little hiccup is only making her stronger.
For those of you tracking the treatment - there are 6 chemo treatments remaining, followed by 6 weeks of radiotherapy.
Keep up the prayers and well wishes - she isn't out of the woods yet - but she's on her way back!
Love to all
Cathy
