Team Tami

Worcester…Friday, April 20, 2012

Hey Team Tami

Sorry if last night’s e-mail didn’t forward…the funny thing is that Tami got it on her phone so we figured everyone got it…oh well…we try again.

Another day I had to push Tami because our dear Karri at the hospital was only supposed to be there until 2:00…Trying to move Tami in the morning is a trick….if she wasn’t sick I could treat her like I did the teenagers when they wouldn’t get up for school….but my heart goes out to her as she struggles with nausea….

We enjoyed our new digs last night and the beds were comfortable.

Even with our trying to hurry we didn’t get to the hospital until 12:30.  But Kerri was great to work with us and in the final hour she came and sat with us at our table at the deli and walked us through her visits with Dr. Lambert, the assistant and she said in the final hour…..don’t worry…we’re going through with the surgery on Tuesday and it will be paid for….either by Utah or Massachusetts or the hospital…..no worries, it’s a go…..And if everything goes well and Tuesday shows what the Dr. Believes it will show…she could have hipec surgery as soon as the 1^st week of May……wow….things are moving fast around here….and all a miracle.  If you would have told us that we could have accomplished this much….it would almost been unbelievable.  The

Dr. has pushed for her, the financial coordinator has pushed for her and the Hope Lodge Director has pushed for her….so much for the Dr. in Utah telling her she had to put a face to her Cancer….And we all know Tami’s personality will get them every time.

One note of clarification:  Tami knew that this was going to happen….she did not know how, but she knew she was directed to be here and she is not surprised at all….she knew doors would open because they have continued to do so and she knew they wouldn’t close here.

We chatted with Kerri for another 45 minutes just about life, the gospel, how Mormons are not that different than regular folks and about her family…..we’ve made so many friends and given and received lots of hugs.

Jason, who had the hipec surgery 3 days ago..(we met him here the night before his surgery) is doing really well….We just talked to Joe his friend and Jason has little pain, is progressing faster than the Dr. thought and is in good spirits…..It’s been great to see Tami feel a sense of peace even though each surgery is different.

We just drove around a little after that was taken care of….There is a lake right by the hospital and we drove down to the pier and watched the rowers, the sailboats, the jetskiers and all.  The breeze was brisk and it was about 72 degrees.  Tami couldn’t stay on the pier long because it made her dizzy and nauseated.  We walked just a short distance on a little trail….a jolly mid-life fellow came up to Tami and said, “If I knew you were single, I’d ask you for a date…..well her older sister was to her rescue and said, “well, she is married and she has 3 daughters….(I knew there was a reason I came).

We also talked with a couple of fun ladies who like our caaaww (That’s what they call a car)  They told Tami she looked like a red hot pepper in that Red Caw. (Tami did look real good today….yesterday on the other hand she looked more sick and didn’t have time to put on her rouge)  (I told her that was okay cause I didn’t want the Dr. to look at her and think nothing was wrong)!!!!!

Anyway, the two older ladies went away saying they’d pray for Tami and send up some balloons for a party so she could get well…They told us they’d tell everyone they knew to pray for Team Tami….so we have found the people to be friendly, despite what a lot of people way about easterners.

Tami went on a little jog and we made stir fry in the kitchen….since then we’ve just kind of hung-out.  Tami is really tired tonight because I’ve got her up two days in a row.

Abby’s daughter Amy has offered to take us on a tour of Boston tomorrow but I’m concerned about Tami not being able to do it.  I’m calling Amy in the morning to give her a report on Tami whether we can go or not.

Well, enough for today, only know we appreciate the prayers and help in Tami’s behalf and the support of family.  I appreciate my kids stepping in and helping with my dear husband and Happy Birthday to our Jaden today.  Thanks Rachel for wash done and food made, Thanks Seth for help with flights and Dad and making Tami laugh, Thanks Rick & Holly for taking Dad out tonight with Jaden, Thanks Russ for taking Dad to the hospital in the night and helping with everyday issues, thanks Trish for food and support and thanks Casey for food & support.  I couldn’t be here without their help.

Love to Mom and Mitzi and we hope all is well and love to Tim & the girls….I believe your mom is feeling a lot more at peace despite the fact that she’s not looking forward to the future.

Good night,

Mom (Judy)