Julie is feeling better and better as each day passes, and is making great progress on her healing journey. Here are a few notes from Julie:
"Feeling so great today - I took a shower by myself (most exciting thing ever!), washed my hair, shaved, put on deoderant, put my contacts in, brushed and flossed my teeth...even put on a bit of mascara because I could! ;) They downsized my trach and it will most likely be taken out by Wednesday. I'm starting to learn to swallow and I will start practising drinking today or tomorrow - I'm so excited! The swelling in my tongue is a lot better, less of a white coating, and all around, I just feel much better!
Dr. Corsten came and said everything looks awesome and wishes all of his patients were like me - to make him look good! He said I'll be getting the lymph node pathology test results in about a week to find out if I'll need radiation treatment.
I'm happy just chilling, reading the blog, dreaming of delicious foods, watching tv, surfing the net, listening to music, and looking at my awesome cards, flowers and plants!
I'm excited to get home and get back to full throttle healing mode - once I'm in charge of what goes into my body, what I do, etc. I'm really excited to be cooking again too! :)"
Here's a picture of Julie all fresh and clean:
You look GREAT Jules! Can't wait to see you soon.
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Melissa, Matt and Peyton
Julie,
ReplyDeleteLove you and big hugs. Can't wait to see you :)
Wendy
Hey Julie,
ReplyDeleteYou look great....it is amazing how the little things can make you feel so much better (ie, showering, makeup, brushing teeth). Looking forward to seeing you when you are up to it (even if it is once you get settled at home..no worries..take advantage of the rest you can get at the hospital)! Happy to hear of all your amazing progress.
Love,
Sher, Steve and Ashley
Best looking gal I've ever seen in a hospital :) :) :) Go Julie go!!!! Why am I not surprised that your Dr. wishes every patient were like you? Sending tons of love and big hellos from everyone at DCA.
ReplyDeleteXO Mel
Only Julie could look so cute wearing a breathing tube!!! Hi Julie! I was off last week, but was thinking and praying for you so much and wondering how you were - It was so great to come in to work today to find this website and get all caught up. I was captivated reading through it! You really look amazing and I know you'll continue to do well with that brave, positive attitude of yours. Keep up the speedy recovery - we really miss you here at work! Julie
ReplyDeleteSounds like you’re doing great Jul! (loving this website)
ReplyDeleteYou and your constant smiles are amazing. The way you are dealing with this and your positive attitude is so inspiring! You really give me someone to look up to. We’re thinking of you over here in Kingston.
Love your cousin Jessica
I love that we are able to keep updated on everything, cause I am thinking of you often! It's so great to hear that you are taking small steps towards being yourself again. I'm so proud of you.
ReplyDeleteLove Steph
Hi Julie, I'm glad to hear you're doing great! You are so strong and healthy -- so here's the LifeLine Affirmation - Which is Called the BOMB or Bring Out My Best Statement:
ReplyDeleteToday I choose to bring out my very best by being 100% ready, willing, able, safe, worthy, supported and deserving to own my power with Infinite Love & Gratitude, by acknowledging, honoring, respecting, loving, forgiving, harmonizing, accepting and releasing not good enough now and infinitely no matter how painful, scary or challenging life is, has been or will be.
This is like a Louise Hay affirmation on steroids. It's even more powerful with the I Love You hand mudra held over your heart, taking deep breaths.
Love,
Heather
Hi Jules,
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear that you are recovering like a pro star. We are looking forward to seeing you soon. We've been thinking about you a lot and sending you lots of positive energy every day.
Love,
Meliss, Andy and Hania.
Hi Jewels,
ReplyDeleteWow your face is looking so good. Your swelling has really gone down. Can't wait to come up to Ottawa and hug you so tight. You are a superstar. What a role model you have been. Bev is shining down on you... I just know it! Glad to hear you are such a great patient and that your doctor is proud of you. We are TOO!!!
I LOVE the mosaics that Jeff did for you. You have such a loving, talented family.... that's because we are "Rogers"... right!!! Keep up the great work Julie. We love you very much.
Love Auntie Mare, Tay, Shan and Rod xoxoxo
Jules ~ You look fantastic!!! So glad to see and hear that things are improving at such a great pace! Can't wait to see you :)
ReplyDeleteTalk soon,
Megs :)