July 12, 2017
I hope this is the hardest thing I ever have to write.
I'm sure most people will know the details of our battle that is just starting. It is beyond comprehension what has happened in the last 3 days to my beautiful wife and our family, and all who are close to us. But one thing i know after 28 years of marriage, is that my wife is not only smart, inspiring, caring and beautiful, but damn tough, tenacious, dogged, and a pit bull when she sets her mind to something. We are a very strong family, and along with the support of the most amazing and kind friends anyone could hope for (so many offers already of help, food, dog walking!) we are determined to beat this thing.
Abby will not be able to see visitors while in ICU/the hospital, as it's just too much for her. I know she is thinking about all of you in her mind and heart, and we want everyone to know how much we love and care about you. I will try and post updates the best that I can as i know so many of you have texted and/or called.
And now, it's time for us to go kick some Cancer in the butt! Love, Craig and Abby Trotter Grant
July 13, 2017
Hi All- wanted to give everyone an update. Abby is now pretty much breathing on her own through her trach tube, and now has a gastric feeding tube in her stomach - both good things that will allow her more independence and also to get much more needed nutrition. Next step is getting her up and attempting to walk. She also saw Ben Grant and Aliza Grant today and got to share hugs and a smile and even a joke. Her writing is getting better too- much easier to read as she starts to get some strength back. Small steps but great ones. Love to all our family and friends- you are all amazing.
July 14, 2017
Today was a long but good day for Abby. She took her first, and second walks- 2 laps around ICU each time using a walker but did great. A lot of pain around her gastric feeding tube but is managing with some meds and ice. Says she is starving, so good she has an appetite but they have to slowly introduce the liquid foods into her system so yes, she's hungry but it will dissipate as they get to up the protein she gets. Breathing through her trachea tube has gotten a bit easier, too. We are going to be moved to a rehab facility in Beverly, possibly tomorrow but most likely Monday, where they will teach her how to better breathe, how we clean both the trachea tube and her gastric tube and use them both, plus exercises: physical and also mental imaging exercises to help with pain management. Next Tuesday is a big day as we go to MGH for full body "PET" scan, and Wednesday is the big consult with Oncology docs to plan and fine tune her treatment after they evaluate the scan. We are staying positive and I still can't believe what amazing friends and family we have as we couldn't do this without you.
Just an FYI- Abby has not had her phone nor been on any social media (I know- hard to believe) since this began- she has no idea what you all have been doing behind-the-scenes- her emotions are running so high and we are keeping her focused on herself. She cares so much about all of you and I know she will want to see each and every one of you when she beats this!
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