April 29 is a day Di & I will never forget. What we thought, and the doctors thought, was probably a calcium deposit turned out to be Breast Cancer. That was a sobering call. The next few days were pretty hard on her...and me...and her mom....dad...my mom, sisters, brothers....you get the point. She is loved by many and no one wants this thrust upon someone they love. No one.
Stage 3, spread to the Lymph Nodes, left breast. Stage 0 non invasive right breast, has not spread. Double mastectomy it is. Followed by chemo, then radiation. Then chemo pills. We're told.
Surgery is June 15. Followed by a month of recovery, then off to chemo once a month..or so for about 6 months.
June 1, we went to our fertility doctor to "Harvest Eggs". We were able to freeze 3 fertilised eggs that we hope we can turn into kids when this is all over...whenever that may be. If anyone wants to know about "The Room" I had the pleasure of visiting to "give" my "deposit" you will have to get me liquored up first.
There is no doubt in my mind that Di will beat this. She is young, mentally & physically strong, and has the support of many. All which will be key in her recovery.
I will do my best to update this blog as often as time allows so that all of you can follow her on her road to recovery. I thank all of you who have allready called, written, sent cards and sent there prayers our way. It is important that Di feels our love. Some days will be better then others. So remember, the day your card, or whatever, gets to her may be the day it is needed most! Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if there is something you want. We will do our best to keep our life as normal as possible..when possible. With our family and friends we will soon look back at this as the year we beat cancer...as a family...as friends.

omg. you made me cry. at work.
ReplyDeleteYou the man... you guys are always in our prayers. Please let us know if you are in need of anything. Take care, love you guys.
ReplyDeleteStoney, LQ, Jack, Reese, and Baby.
Clay and Diana,
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts are with you and think of you often. We are so sorry this has happened but we know it will turn out ok. Much love to you all...our prayers are with you.
Love, Mimi and Larry Goldman
Thanks for creating this for us to keep up-to-date on all things Diana. Sweet Diana! Clay, you're the best. Hugs to Dexter. xo JR
ReplyDeleteWe're here for you guys!!! Please let us know if there's ever anything we can do!
ReplyDeleteDiana will continue to be in our prayers.
Love,
Betsy, Brian and Ella
Hey Diana,
ReplyDeleteJust got word from David regarding your surgery. I'm glad to hear that your spirits are high. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Clay as you face this difficult time, but I'm sure you'll pull through well in the end!
Regards,
Michael Castro
I can't wait to celebrate the year that Di beat cancer - what a joyous thing to celebrate! You know we are here for you both!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love,
Steph
As I sit here reading this with tears rolling down my cheeks... I truly understand love and how precious ones life is. You are so wonderful to share this with us all. You and Diana (even though I have not met her) are in my heart, thought and prayers...
ReplyDeleteStay strong and as you said she will beat this. God Bless you both.
Autna
Clay and Diana,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted you both to know that Josh and I are thinking of you. Diana is one tough cookie, and we have no doubt that in a short time, you guys will be rocking your baby (or two or three of them :)) in your arms, thankful that this ordeal you are going through now is over and done with!!
Clay, thanks for doing this blog...
Love,
Jen and Josh
Clay, thanks for doing this blog! Great idea! Tell Diana that Foster, Boo, and Liberty send their love! (and, me too!!!)
ReplyDeleteLove, amanda
Diana and Clay,
ReplyDeleteMandy sent me a link to your blog. I just wanted to let you know how much I am thinking about you and wishing you the best in your recovery. If there is ever anything I can do, please let me know.
Love,
Lisa Paquette
Good Luck tomorrow! Everything will go fine! Tomorrow is the first step towards recovery.
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David & Elizabeth
Diana - It's late Sunday or very early Monday A.M. (however you want to look at it from down there in 'Big D') - You are totally a part of all our thoughts - and wishes - and LOVE -- We WILL be THERE with YOU and with each of your 'groupies' in the waiting room - and have phone in hand -- anxiously awaiting the good news that this chapter is behind you -- Actually - please know that you are surrounded with LOVE from near and from far -- ------ We are holding you all in our hearts -- XOXOXOXO - Aunt Evy - Uncle Ed - and all us 'extended' 'O's' ------
ReplyDeleteSo, today's the day for surgery. Diana, you are in our thoughts and prayers (as always).Clay, Terry, and Alan - our thoughts and love are with you as well!
ReplyDeleteAmanda, Bud, Foster, Liberty, and Boo!
Clay and Di - With you in thoughts and prayers. This is just a bump in the road, continue to stay positive and NEVER give up hope for a full recovery!! I am living proof!!
ReplyDeleteLove you guys . . . Dan Larke