Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Mindy showing signs of improvement

Great news: Mindy's lungs are continuing to improve! The ventilator settings are going down with the hope that they will be able to remove it in the near future. Mindy is less sedated, more alert, and starting to try to communicate. In a welcome sign of our old Mindy, she was trying to communicate with Dan and when he failed to understand her, she pushed him away! She's still feisty and that's great. She is not in pain and has no memory of what is going on from day to day so hopefully she will be able to put this difficult part of her life behind her.

This afternoon, Mindy begins her 6th day of chemotherapy with only one day left to go in this round. All visitors other than immediate family are still not allowed to visit Mindy as she continues to be kept in a very sterile environment. Within 2 weeks, the doctors should start seeing the results of the chemo and hopefully evidence of all new cells coming back cancer free.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am so glad to hear of an improvement in Mindy's condition. My thoughts and prayers are with Mindy and her family during this difficult time.
Much love,
Julie (Sorensen) Reddig

JRocca said...

Yeah!!! It's so great to hear that the beautiful, bold spirit that we all love is finding her way back and showing familiar signs of being "large and in charge!" We love you, Mindy--keep up the good work. Dan and family, we know this must be the toughest road ever--stay strong and keep fighting. Call for absolutely anything. With love from the Roccas

Sharon said...

WooHoo, way to go Mindy! There is the girl I knew and loved in High
School-feisty and full of piss and vinegar!

Dan and boys, you are in our prayers for strength and peace of mind.

Love,
Sharon Amoroso & High School Chums

Heidi said...

You are in our daily thoughts and prayers here at the Granite Bay Golf Club. Stay strong! Please let us know here at the club if there is anything we can do for the Trinidad family!

jojo said...

AWESOME! WTG Girlie! You are so loved!

Love you,
jojo the other pokerhoho

Cherryll said...

Great to hear Mindy is improving...prayer and the power of love, near and far, are so powerful! Keep up the fight and we'll keep up the prayers and support. With our continued loving support to Mindy, Dan and the family as you all move through this!
Love, Cherryll and Marc

Unknown said...

YAHOO Mindy WTG!!! Keep fighting:) Kel

Cindy Harris said...

This is just awsome news today!! Keep up the fight Mindy, the power of love and prayer is definately in your corner girl! Even though we all can't come and see you, we are here with you in love and spirit. Our healing thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Love,
Cynthia and Rick Harris