17 Jul 2008

After a week of shots, Lynne's white count is back in the normal range once more. The shots not only improved the level but gives Lynne more energy.

Regards,
Darryl

15 July 2008

Lynne's blood level results on 8 July indicated a precipitous drop of nearly all tests. She began a series of daily shots to boost the white count. The shots appear to increase her energy level. She has another blood test today with results delivered tomorrow. We are hoping for increased levels. Her chemo treatment was post-poned pending recovery of the levels.

Regards,
Darryl

Relay for Life - Thanks Jamie

Jamie is a special young lady to Lynne and me. Jamie lives in Kansas now but we were surprised to learn that Jamie participated in a relay for life to represent Lynne.  At this point, I am unaware of all the details so I will just share some pictures and fill in the details if available later.

 

 

Jamie made Lynne a luminary for the event. Jamie and Jenna pose proudly.

 

A close-up of the luminary. The photo was taken during Lynne's rehabilitation following brain surgery.

 

 

The luminaries surrounded a track. The following photo shows the luminaries immediately after lighting.

 

 

Gamma Knife Procedure

This post provides a photo journal of Lynne's gamma knife procedure. The Barrow Neurological Institute performed Lynne's procedure. The gammaknife.org website provides a sample video of the procedure. The video lasts about eight minutes.

Frame installed with temporary measurement dome

Close up view of frame pin.

Leksell Gamma Knife

Gamma Knife control console

Doctor and nurse removing frame