September 2020 our lovely Grandson Jake rang to say he had been diagnosed with
Ewing Sarcoma which is a bone cancer, it was in his hip and very aggressive so life changed for him in a big way.....
He was only 24years old just starting out in life with his girlfriend Hollie....
Jake is on the right.....
The long journey of chemo treatments were started immediately ......
Many months of ups and downs for him with heaps of treatments loss of hair he kept his amazing up beat attitude and positivity that he would "smash" this thing as he put it.....
but of course the journey was very difficult, Hollie who just happens to be a surgical nurse in a children's hospital was a fantastic help for him.....
Christmas week he had a hip replacement so a very quiet time for him to recover....
he was always a very sporty person and his work was also physical so lots of changes for him in the future....
Christmas 2020 after his op....
We didn't get to see him very much over the months due to his low immunity and the worry of the covid virus..... they took every precaution and Hollie was very strict which was very important for him.....He had many more chemo treatments after the op just to be sure......
The week before his diagnosis they had just signed a contract to build their first home together which gave them both something positive to look forward to....
So all after all that 2021 is looking sooooo wonderful for them.....
Jake has now no sign of the cancer but of course he will be monitored for quite a long time to come.....
Their home was finished and then we got these photos....
Jake has kept up his positivity during this time and we are so proud of him.....
One very strong young man.....
He has been soooo lucky to have a wonderful partner in Hollie she has been a rock and we all love her to bits....
We are just so excited for them.....
they have been through so much together and their future is looking bright.....
Lots of love from all the family ......
A truly good news ending I think.....
I went a bit quiet in blogging for a long time, it seemed to knock the wind out of me.....
Back to it now though......
Happy Stitching.....
5 comments:
Helen - I was reading all that - hoping it was still positive at the end.
What a relief....life is full of ups & downs - let's hope it's all up from now on for Jake & Hollie. A great team.
Helen your post made my day. I am so happy for Jake and Hollie. It is such a rough journey. Onward and upward Jake you are a champion! Wishing you and Hollie much joy togther xxxxx
So sad for your young GS Jake, his girlfriend and you all but I'm so happy for you all after Jake's treatment and op that life for them is looking up..
Congratulations on the engagement and many happy years in their new home.....
You always work about you kids grandkids.....
So pleased to hear all is going great for him and I hope he remains in remission...... Now they are in their new home they can plan there wedding......
Oh my goodness Helen, I had no idea... tough for everyone but what a lovely story and outcome.... all the very best for Jake and Hollie.... (brought tears to my eyes)
Hugz
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