Just a quick update - Rebecca did great on Thursday. Her labs came back good and that wonderful "ipi" was infused. Thank you for your prayers during that day. 


She is hoping to go back to work next week, for a few days, possibly 10 - 15 hours. She will be building her hours slowly, week by week. I know that she will do great! And I know Rebecca's clients are anxiously awaiting her return. 


Thank you all for your prayers, we have the most awesome warriors! 


~Jan~

I know that it has been a while since my last post, but when I tell you the "crud" has hit - it hit with a vengeance. I have coughed so hard that I am surprised I have not cracked a rib. I am finally on the second round of new meds and they are finally working. But on with the show, cause this is not about me.

Rebecca has done great. She has had a few side-effects from the Ipilimumab infusion, but they were mild compared to some. She has dry skin and mouth sores. The mouth was the worst. But we Googled it and she had her nurse call in a prescription for magic mouthwash! Wow, it really is magic. There are still issues with her mouth and tongue, but now she can eat. We aren't sure of the total make-up in this magic elixir but whatever they have in there, she likes it.


She is having some trouble with anxiety but we are learning to talk through those moments. I have battled this for years, so fortunately (I guess) I can help with teaching her how to do that. No one want to deal with this issue, but if I can help her figure out her triggers quicker than I learned mine - better for her.


Rebecca goes to CMC tomorrow for her third round of the ipi and Jennifer has kindly taken a day off so she can accompany her. We are praying that her blood counts are great and they just hook her up and start infusing her body with that great tumor fighting juice. Please continue to pray with us beginning at 9:45 tomorrow.


A huge thank you to all of you who remember her in your prayers and spread her name through prayer groups all around the world. Thank you for the cards, the gift cards, the donations, and the kindness you continue to show us. It has been amazing and eye opening to see who shows up when you need something the most. We continue to pray for those around us who are also suffering with illness, family illness, or other issues spoken or not.


There are blessings that we would have never known if not for this cancer. While we all want the cancer gone forever - the blessings are treasured gifts. And, if you don't know what really counts in this confusion we call life, it won't take you long when something happens that knocks you to your knees and takes your breath. And the strength that you find to deal with all of this - not sure where we get it but thankfully it is there when we need it. Both of my girls are strong women and they prove it time after time. This is no different - Rebecca is fighting this with all she has and Jennifer is standing right by her side! This cancer has met its match in those two - I know I would not want to go up against either of them.


Please continue to remember Rebecca and our family in your prayers. Please continue to share Rebecca's name to all you know. We can feel those prayers and while there are moments that we feel tired or afraid, we definitely  feel you right then. WE are grateful more than words can express and blessed to call you prayer warriors with us. May God continue to bless all of you!


~Jan~

Please let me say - I apologize to all of Rebecca's friends. When I thanked all for helping, I left out her friends. I didn't mean to, I just typed and posted and then ... Thank you, thank you, to all of Rebecca's friends. Thank you to CJ's mom, Lisa too! So generous, and you know who you are! God bless you all.


~Jan~

First, let me say thank you to all of you out there reading and praying and spreading the word. WE appreciate you!

Rebecca had a great week, last week! She had an infusion on Wednesday and that "ippi" is gonna kick this! We just believe it. The only side effects she has had are more prone to bruising, indigestion, and mouth sores. The bruising can be prevented if she is careful in her movements, but we know Rebecca is full on 100% so.... As for the indigestion, she has always loved to burp the loudest, ever since she was a little girl, so we just laugh our way through and she also has a prescription that we hope will help some. Last, the mouth sores. I Googled and found that doctors often prescribe "magic mouthwash" for patients. Rebecca called her NP and yes, they do!! She has some and so things are looking up there as well.

She is the most positive person all the time. Rebecca deserves every good thing possible. She has been overwhelmed with the generosity of my friends, Jennifer's friends, and my family. WE appreciate everything so much. As a mother, I have a ton of things to worry about - it doesn't stop just because they are grown women. The little things you are all doing, the prayers world wide - there are not words to tell you how much it means to all of us. This mama has her moments and it seems that someone is there every time, whether by phone or message, just when I need it. While the focus is for Rebecca's complete healing, it is nice to know that you remember Rebecca's sister, Jennifer and me as well. We are in this fight with her.

Please keep those prayers coming my warriors. And please feel free to share the word that Rebecca Renee' Lee Adair is gonna win this fight! God bless each and every one of you. 

~Jan~