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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Letter from my mom
I want to share a letter with you my mom wrote. The lesson behind it is do not judge and god gives miracles.
Thank you to all my friends who have listened to my worries, asked after our precious Molly and prayed for her. I truly believe that wonderful things happened because a group of kind people directed loving thoughts and prayers to our baby. It helped of course to have excellent doctors!
I will never forget the children at Dornbecker Children's Hospital. Kids who are stricken with cancer have a weary look in their eyes that no little person should have. They have seen to much and felt too much pain. Their mothers and fathers look exhausted and sad. The other children in the family are ignored a lot and snapped at for asking to go to the bathroom. You see the effect of a serious ill child on the whole family.
When Molly spent some time in the hospital after having a kidney removed there was a little girl about 5 years old in the next room. I heard her moaning and crying a lot. She was beyond thin, bald and looked as if she was not long for this world. As the hours went by I felt so angry that she was alone a lot.....where was her mother? Later on I went to the cafeteria to get Cami and I some dinner and I shared the elevator with a tired and harassed looking woman wearing a Home Depot vest. She rushed through the door and went straight to the little girl next door. Through the window I saw her hugging the little girl and singing to her. Later I saw her in the hall talking with a nurse with tears falling down her face. I felt really ashamed. Duhh...her mother had to work! How awful to be in that situation. I'm sure her day at work was horrible, wishing she could be with her child. My son-in-law has a good job with great health benefits. Life is hard enough when your child has been diagnosed with cancer but if you have low resources it is truly a desperate situation. My eyes were opened to the incredible need for help for these families.
Molly is such a loving baby. She already kisses and hugs. I'm so grateful for her healing. My daughter Cami is my hero. Because her husband Steve works out of town most the week, she was alone a lot with Molly. Hours are long and lonely when you are taking your baby to chemo alone. Cami had to change bandages, flush out the Hickman and a variety of "nurse-like" duties. Several times I heard her tell the nurses what they had missed, naming all the pharmaceutical poisons along with their exact amounts. She was vigilant and watchful over Molly. She was brave. I am so proud of her. A first baby is enough to make any woman slightly neurotic...when your first baby is diagnosed with cancer it is a nightmare.
Best wishes and love to all of you.
Cheri
Thank you to all my friends who have listened to my worries, asked after our precious Molly and prayed for her. I truly believe that wonderful things happened because a group of kind people directed loving thoughts and prayers to our baby. It helped of course to have excellent doctors!
I will never forget the children at Dornbecker Children's Hospital. Kids who are stricken with cancer have a weary look in their eyes that no little person should have. They have seen to much and felt too much pain. Their mothers and fathers look exhausted and sad. The other children in the family are ignored a lot and snapped at for asking to go to the bathroom. You see the effect of a serious ill child on the whole family.
When Molly spent some time in the hospital after having a kidney removed there was a little girl about 5 years old in the next room. I heard her moaning and crying a lot. She was beyond thin, bald and looked as if she was not long for this world. As the hours went by I felt so angry that she was alone a lot.....where was her mother? Later on I went to the cafeteria to get Cami and I some dinner and I shared the elevator with a tired and harassed looking woman wearing a Home Depot vest. She rushed through the door and went straight to the little girl next door. Through the window I saw her hugging the little girl and singing to her. Later I saw her in the hall talking with a nurse with tears falling down her face. I felt really ashamed. Duhh...her mother had to work! How awful to be in that situation. I'm sure her day at work was horrible, wishing she could be with her child. My son-in-law has a good job with great health benefits. Life is hard enough when your child has been diagnosed with cancer but if you have low resources it is truly a desperate situation. My eyes were opened to the incredible need for help for these families.
Molly is such a loving baby. She already kisses and hugs. I'm so grateful for her healing. My daughter Cami is my hero. Because her husband Steve works out of town most the week, she was alone a lot with Molly. Hours are long and lonely when you are taking your baby to chemo alone. Cami had to change bandages, flush out the Hickman and a variety of "nurse-like" duties. Several times I heard her tell the nurses what they had missed, naming all the pharmaceutical poisons along with their exact amounts. She was vigilant and watchful over Molly. She was brave. I am so proud of her. A first baby is enough to make any woman slightly neurotic...when your first baby is diagnosed with cancer it is a nightmare.
Best wishes and love to all of you.
Cheri
Friday, March 14, 2008
Molly is Cancer free and the babies will be 2
Molly (my 5 month old niece)is done with chemo and the scan says she is cancer free. Cami and Molly surprised me on my birthday. I spent two days with Molly and what a beautiful blessing she is to my family. She loved the quints and Lilli. The smile across her face was evident she adored them as they adored her. This has been a rough road for my niece and sister and once again god stepped in and gave us a miracle. It really brings life into perspective when you have a sick child. If you have children give them a extra hug and kiss today and celebrate there health. Once we move out of our dads house Cami and Steve will be moving in. I cannot wait to have my sister home.
OK now for business the babies birthday is the 30th of this week and I want everyone to bring themselves, their children, and grandchildren for a free skate on us. Sat. the 29th at Skateland in Bremerton from 5-7. I will only be sending email invites however, if you see this, your invited. Please no gifts. If you would like to make a donation to the quints foundation a table will be set up. Can you believe they are 2? We are also going back to Swedish Friday the 28th to share the kids with the doctors and nurses that helped them enter this world. I watched some video the other day and it seems like that was so long ago. I had no idea what was in store for me. check out the flash site I put more photos on and we will be adding a new updated video.
The family has been sick for a few days. Belle and Weston are getting neb treatments and I am not sleeping. Therefore, last night I was up from 1:00-4:00 with 4 sick kids. Cami had surgery on her mouth the other day. It seems she was born with no enamel on her teeth. If that is the only health issue we have I'll take it.
We are still in the process of submitting a documentary to discovery. This would really be helpful in finishing our house if it comes through. I also have something in the works with a major station but haven't found out about the out come yet. Sorry I cannot give details about that yet. Sherry is still trying to get together the Deal or No Deal video. There is tones of stuff we are looking into. I am determined to get this house done. The faster we get it done the faster my sister can be her and my kids will have a yard to play in.
Thank you for following our story I am always grateful for what I was given and Humbled by the responses I get from you all.
Lots of Love, Courtnee
OK now for business the babies birthday is the 30th of this week and I want everyone to bring themselves, their children, and grandchildren for a free skate on us. Sat. the 29th at Skateland in Bremerton from 5-7. I will only be sending email invites however, if you see this, your invited. Please no gifts. If you would like to make a donation to the quints foundation a table will be set up. Can you believe they are 2? We are also going back to Swedish Friday the 28th to share the kids with the doctors and nurses that helped them enter this world. I watched some video the other day and it seems like that was so long ago. I had no idea what was in store for me. check out the flash site I put more photos on and we will be adding a new updated video.
The family has been sick for a few days. Belle and Weston are getting neb treatments and I am not sleeping. Therefore, last night I was up from 1:00-4:00 with 4 sick kids. Cami had surgery on her mouth the other day. It seems she was born with no enamel on her teeth. If that is the only health issue we have I'll take it.
We are still in the process of submitting a documentary to discovery. This would really be helpful in finishing our house if it comes through. I also have something in the works with a major station but haven't found out about the out come yet. Sorry I cannot give details about that yet. Sherry is still trying to get together the Deal or No Deal video. There is tones of stuff we are looking into. I am determined to get this house done. The faster we get it done the faster my sister can be her and my kids will have a yard to play in.
Thank you for following our story I am always grateful for what I was given and Humbled by the responses I get from you all.
Lots of Love, Courtnee
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
a message from Courtnee's mom
Super Mom Courtnee
When Courtnee found out she was pregnant with quintuplets she was terrified. The doctors and nurses told her she must eliminate at least 2 of the babies through a reduction process or her life and the children's lives could be in danger. She was incredibly ill, barely able to stand and could not keep much food down. She had one adored child, Lilli, age 3 who needed her as well. For at least a week Courtnee agonized, consulted family, prayed and came to a peaceful decision to have her children. The pregnancy itself was agony. She was required to be on bed rest at a hospital in another city. She did everything the doctors and nurses asked of her, she endured medication that left her unable to focus her eyes to end contractions. Amazingly, she did it with grace. Every day Courtnee, fixed her hair, applied her makeup and smiled and chatted with nurses, doctors, people who cleaned her room and brought her food. Often she had a gathering of hospital personnel chatting at her bedside...everyone was drawn to her warmth. When the day came to deliver her babies, she went to the operating room with a smile on her face. All 5 babies were and are amazingly healthy. Today the quints will be turning two on March 30th. Lilli is 5. Although the hours are exhausting, noisy, messy and demanding, Courtnee speaks to each child with gentle voice, she stays extremely calm in the face of chaos. Courtnee treats each child as an individual and loves and celebrates their existance. Courtnee wanted to be a mother her whole life and it shows. Her children are clean, healthy and happy (most of the time!) When you call Courtnee on the phone or drop by she has the same warm and happy smile and welcoming "Hi! I'm glad you are here!" Her children reflect her warm personality and often hug and kiss the volunteers who sometimes come to help. Courtnee has done the near impossible - she has created a warm, nurturing, loving home for 6 children 5 and under! I would venture to say is the rarest of Moms! Help us get courtnee nominated for americas favorite Mom log on to http://www.americasfavoritemom.com/mothers-day-2008/browse/showAll# you are allowed to vote 1 time daily.
When Courtnee found out she was pregnant with quintuplets she was terrified. The doctors and nurses told her she must eliminate at least 2 of the babies through a reduction process or her life and the children's lives could be in danger. She was incredibly ill, barely able to stand and could not keep much food down. She had one adored child, Lilli, age 3 who needed her as well. For at least a week Courtnee agonized, consulted family, prayed and came to a peaceful decision to have her children. The pregnancy itself was agony. She was required to be on bed rest at a hospital in another city. She did everything the doctors and nurses asked of her, she endured medication that left her unable to focus her eyes to end contractions. Amazingly, she did it with grace. Every day Courtnee, fixed her hair, applied her makeup and smiled and chatted with nurses, doctors, people who cleaned her room and brought her food. Often she had a gathering of hospital personnel chatting at her bedside...everyone was drawn to her warmth. When the day came to deliver her babies, she went to the operating room with a smile on her face. All 5 babies were and are amazingly healthy. Today the quints will be turning two on March 30th. Lilli is 5. Although the hours are exhausting, noisy, messy and demanding, Courtnee speaks to each child with gentle voice, she stays extremely calm in the face of chaos. Courtnee treats each child as an individual and loves and celebrates their existance. Courtnee wanted to be a mother her whole life and it shows. Her children are clean, healthy and happy (most of the time!) When you call Courtnee on the phone or drop by she has the same warm and happy smile and welcoming "Hi! I'm glad you are here!" Her children reflect her warm personality and often hug and kiss the volunteers who sometimes come to help. Courtnee has done the near impossible - she has created a warm, nurturing, loving home for 6 children 5 and under! I would venture to say is the rarest of Moms! Help us get courtnee nominated for americas favorite Mom log on to http://www.americasfavoritemom.com/mothers-day-2008/browse/showAll# you are allowed to vote 1 time daily.
Lots of thanks,
Cheri (courtnee's mom)
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Please Vote for Courtnee for America's Favorite Mom
I nominated Courtnee for America's Favorite Mom. Please go to www.Americasfavoritemom.com to vote for her. If you know Courtnee or even know of Courtnee I'm sure you will agree she is one Mom in a million! This could be a chance for her to win some cash that would help finish that house so please everyone vote each day if you have time. Once you get to the site it will ask you for information to log in, then you can fill her name and it will take you to her picture and information.
Thanks so much for your help. Our family is so grateful for the wonderful people who have helped this family build their house. The quints will be 2 years old soon and Lilli is 5 ----they are currently busting at the seams!
Thanks so much for your help. Our family is so grateful for the wonderful people who have helped this family build their house. The quints will be 2 years old soon and Lilli is 5 ----they are currently busting at the seams!
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