LUNCHEON FOR LISA

Great News, we have set the date for the "Toss It Up for Lisa- and Let's Raise some GREEN"   Luncheon.  We are having a variety salad lunch at 5882 S Castlebay Springfield MO 65809 (In Highland Springs) on JANUARY 29, 2011 come and go 11-2pm.  Lisa will be there and we are asking each person to be creative in raising a  minimum $100 dollar donation for Lisa. Come see her, give her a big hug, and enjoy lunch with her!  So many of you have asked what you can do to help and this is your chance :)  Invitations will go out the first of next week and you are all invited!  Send your address to reneeblackwell@yahoo.com so I can double check you are on the list. 

Fundraising Ideas:
Sell stuff on Ebay/Craigslist
Send an email to 10 friends asking for $10 donation
Bake Sale
Garage Sale
Book Sale/or Sell used Books
Ask people you know who own businesses to donate a gift certificate to their business
Sell Raffle Tickets for an item
Silent Auction
Sell toys or consignment stores

We are asking for donations to help Lisa with her medical bills (thousands) and to help pick up expenses for her trip to Disney.  ANYTHING you can donate is appreciated! If you are not able to make the luncheon, but would still like to help out it would be greatly appreciated.

Also, if you are interested in making a dessert for the luncheon please let me know.  Lisa has felt great the past few days and is so thankful for all of the thoughts and prayers.  God has blessed each one of us with the gift of knowing her- we are so thankful for her good days!  Love you all and thanks so much!

Thursday, Dec. 23

Lisa finished round 7 today, and is at home resting.  Her CA 19-9 marker is now down to 196...remember, it started at 16,000.  Normal is between 0 and 37, so she is getting closer to the norm:)  She will do the Neupogen shot for 2 days (instead of 5), which is good!   She is scheduled to go back in for the next round of chemo on Jan. 10.  Lisa is looking forward to spending a wonderful, and thankful, Christmas with her family! 

TUESDAY, DEC. 14

Lisa had a great weekend---she even drove to Joplin and back!  --Yes, she did the driving!!  She is also having a great week.  Her doctor at Mayo thinks that some of the chemo drugs can be reduced, as well as the frequency of the treatments.  He said it is time to be "gentle" to her body!  This would hopefully mean shorter stays in the hospital!  She is looking forward to a great weekend with family in Joplin before going in for round 7 on Monday!  Merry Christmas to all!! God Bless!

Thursday, Dec. 9

Lisa is doing better as the week goes on.  She was deyhrated and had to receive fluids earlier in the week.  She also had a CT scan done due to a daily headache.  The CT came back negative...better safe then sorry! 
She rescheduled her next round of chemo for the 20th.  She should be home in time for Christmas Eve/Christmas with her family.  We are praying that she will stay healthy during this time of year when everyone seems to be getting sick with something out there!  She will continue to wear her mask when she is around people.  She is looking forward to some good days ahead! 

Thursday, Dec. 2

Lisa finished this round of chemo and is back at home.  It was a rough one for her. She was very nauseous and very tired throughout it.  She has been sleeping most of the day.  She will begin the Neupogen shot tomorrow, so please pray that these next 5 days of this shot will be gentle to her body.  She is scheduled to do round 7 on the 13th of the month, and then round 8 on the 27th.  She is ready to get through round 12 and start "living" again!   I know she still enjoys reading your comments to this blog, as well as receiving your emails (helplisafight@yahoo.com).  Thank you for all of your support.  God is continuing his miraculous work inside of her:)