Saturday, February 18, 2006

The Story of Emily Mae

This page serves as an index of what our family has faced over the course of the year. Our story is made up of a series of blog posts and are indexed chronologically below. This isn't every blog post ever made about the subject, but rather a list of what I consider to be the main thoughts and posts we've compiled. I'll add to this list as posts are made and the story continues and have link to this page available at all times.

Thank you for your continued support.

Emily scheduled for her biopsy - Friday, February 03, 2006

Emily’s first biopsy - Monday, February 13, 2006

Emily’s biopsy results - Papillary Thyroid Cancer - Thursday, February 16, 2006

Dealing with the results and all of our friends support - Sunday, February 19, 2006

Pre-surgery testing - Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Pre-Surgery anxiety and word from a survivor - Wednesday, February 22, 2006

The day before the thyroidectomy - Monday, February 27, 2006

The Thyroidectomy - Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Day Two in the hospital posted by a friend - Wednesday, March 01, 2006

Day Three in the Hospital - Thursday, March 02, 2006

Day Four in the Hospital - Friday, March 03, 2006

Day Five in the Hospital - Thursday, Saturday 04, 2006

Day Six in the Hospital and pictures galore – Sunday March 05, 2006

Day Seven and the Roller Coaster Ride - Monday, March 06, 2006

Ninth and final day at Sherman Hospital - Wednesday, March 08, 2006

Emily is home again - Saturday, March 11, 2006

The Search for an Oncologist - Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Scan results and more surgery recommended - Sunday, March 19, 2006

Cancer spreads - Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Dealing with more bad news - Friday, April 07, 2006

The Day before Emily’s second Surgery - Sunday, April 23, 2006

Emily’s Second Surgery - Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Fear of clotting and an extra night’s stay - Wednesday, April 26, 2006

Emily comes home again with no clotting! - Thursday, April 27, 2006

Tons of Loyola pictures - Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Emily’s post-operative check-up - Friday, May 05, 2006

Third surgery cancelled and news about radiation treatment - Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Latest updates added to index Thursday, August 24, 2006...

A message from Emily while we wait for radiation - Saturday, June 10, 2006

Some radiation news - Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Scanning tests begin - Monday, June 26, 2006

Emily finally starts radiation - Thursday, June 29, 2006

Emily comes home and now we wait and pray and wait... - Sunday, July 2, 2006

And wait... - Friday, July 14, 2006

Taking steps to help fight and protect us from cancer - Saturday, July 22, 2006

Almost time for the scan post first radiation treatment - Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Scan is scheduled - Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Radiation treatment round 2 scan results - Monday, January 22, 2007

Hospital stay
- Wednesday, January 24, 2007

More results and pictures - Friday, January 26, 2007

Getting ready for Emily's third scan - Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Scott's post on Emily
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We are always praying for Emily and for her continued healing and rejoicing evermore! Thanks everyone for checking in and for praying for our little girl and for us and our family and friends!

Last updated Wednesday, May 21, 2008

9 comments:

Crystal Starr said...

Actually that last post should say third surgery cancelled.

This is really great Scott!

Spedvet said...

Hello, I am a total stranger who found her way here by looking at homeschooling blogs. When I saw your blog on Emily, I became wrapped up in what was going on.

I see that you have not posted since May; is there any news? I pray that everything is going well for Emily, but I am worried because I do not see any more updates since May.

God Bless Emily and God Bless her family.

Jessica
Everett, WA

Crystal Starr said...

Hi Jessica!

Scott just hasn't update this page yet but if you go to my blog and scroll down to June 26 you will see that I posted a 3 or 4 updates on Emily.

=o)

Scott I think it's time that you updated this. Oh and don't forget to fix that last on you have up to "third" surgery.

Anonymous said...

Hi. I just read your blog on Emily's thyroid cancer journey, and am in tears. I too am a mother of a daughter with thyca. She was dx July '06 at the age of 14. Your story really touched my heart, as do all of these brave children battling thyca. Bless you and bless Emily along this journey. Thanks for openly sharing your story.

Candi Scott

Godwhacker said...

Hi Scott and Crystal,
my beliefs are more metaphysical then religious, but I still pray and my prayers and thoughts are with you and your daughter. Never give up hope and never let her give up hope.

G

Scott said...

Wow, thanks brother.

We'll be going in to get some test for Emily later this week and we should have some news on her progress toward the end of this month or the beginning of next.

Amoola said...

Greetings from Ireland. I had bookmarked your wifes page more than a year ago. It must most certainly have been before all of this happened. I decided to go through my list of homeschooling blogs I'd saved this morning and read through them. I was saddened to hear of Emily's illness. God tests us in many ways. Anyway, I just wanted to add my heartfelt prayers to everyone elses. I pray that our Creator cures Emily and protects your little family.

We dont share the same beliefs, but we are still brothers and sisters in humanity and creations of God Almighty.

Amilah

Blk6000 said...

Hello, my name is Erik, 18, from Utah, USA. I... I think God sent me here, because I had no intent what-so-ever coming to this site, I didn't even know it existed. But I'm glad I did because now I know that there is a young girl (Emily) who needs to be added to my prayers! And may God work his will through her and your family as I continue to pray. If you would like to visit my newly site, you may do so. It's not much, but it just may help. (http://groups.msn.com/group/YouthandChildrenofChrist) If you have yahoo, it's the same address. My blessings to you all!

Sincerely,
Erik Poleate

wstachour said...

I came over via a comment on someone else's blog and am very moved by all this.

Emily seems a remarkable girl, and she is fortunate to have such a great family and so many friends to support her (and all of you) through such a difficult thing. I can't imagine what a roller coaster this is for all of you.

I think Scott and I come from very different philosophical places, but no matter: my heart goes out to Emily, and I do hope for the best possible outcome for her and for all of you.