Posted By Dlynne @ on
Monday, June 19, 2006
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Debra "Deb" Lynne Johnson Fike
For all of you who have been so supportive and loving, I thought you would like to know the sad news of Deb.
I would also like to say that Deb was an amazing person. She loved God, her family and life. She touched so many people and was inspiration beyond words. After her last post in November, Deb became extremely ill and finally had to quit work. She was and will always be someone very special in my life.
Deb, I love you and will miss you greatly-Robin
Debra Lynne Johnson Fike died on Saturday, June 17, 2006 at Erlanger Hospital following a long battle with cancer. Deb was a 1977 graduate of Red Bank High School and was employed by UT Orthopedic Surgery as a Resident Coordinator for over ten years. She was a faithful member of Chickamauga Church of Christ.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, 14 Pennsylvania Plaza, Suite 1400, New York, NY 10122 or online at www.ocrf.org.
Just for fun!
You are Kermit the Frog. You are reliable, responsible and caring, and you have a habit of waving your arms about maniacally.
FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS: "Hi ho!" "Yaaay!" and "Sheesh!
FAVORITE MOVIE: "How Green Was My Mother"
LAST BOOK READ: "Surfin' the Webfoot: A Frog's Guide to the Internet"
HOBBIES: Sitting in the swamp playing banjo.
QUOTE: "Hmm, my banjo is wet."
What Muppet are you? brought to you byNOVEMBER 18, 2005
I cannot believe it has been one month since I last "blogged"! Thanksgiving is next week. The official start of the holiday season. I love Thanksgiving - it is my favorite holiday of the year. It is such a blessed time of year with family and friends. The smell of pumpkin and turkey, the sounds of laughter, and the bittersweet memories of Thanksgiving pasts are all part of a wonderful tradition. I hope each of you reading this has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and make many new memories that will carry you through until the next year.
Well, I completed radiation treatments on November 3rd! I received treatments every day for six weeks - 30 treatments - I HATED it! But, I made it and feel better for it. I've lost 20 lbs since starting the radiation, and am continuing to, so that dear friends is my silver lining. I have assured the physicians that I am wanting to lose weight, and I am doing it the smart way, so they are no longer concerned with that area of my health. I saw my radiation oncologist this morning and was told that the results, as well as side effects, from radiation will continue for four to six weeks after completion.
I had chemo last week and got my numbers back. My CA-125 came down eight points. I would be disappointed if they had gone up eight points, so I am happy they came down; however, I was hoping for a bigger drop after all the radiation. I'm praying that when I have tests done the last week of the month that I will have much better results. At least I don't have to have chemo during Thanksgiving week, another silver lining!
I will have a house full for Thanksgiving and will be preparing a table full of food. I'm so excited. I've already bought glad storage containers because I will be sending leftovers home with my sister, momma and son - such a good feeling and so much to be thankful for. I remember sitting at the "kids" table on Thanksgiving day after my momma had prepared dinner for everyone. The only thing we "kids" thought about was turkey, parades and playing football with daddy after dinner. Sometimes I long to be at the "kids" table again when life was much simpler.
What is your favorite childhood memory of Thanksgiving?
October 18, 2005 - Update
Praise the Lord! Thank you for your words of encouragement & prayers!
My cancer marker came down 29 points. I feel so very blessed! It's a terrible thing to bank my emotions on a set of numbers for two to three days every twenty-one days. I truly believe that God is in control; however, those few days my "humanistic" side kicks in. Knowing the numbers are down is one thing that gives me tangible proof and encouragement to keep on "keeping on". Especially, with the radiation, I hate it, but I only have two weeks and two days to go.
Nick and Megan came over to see me while I was receiving my chemo. I was there until after 4:00 PM. Nick brought me lunch and then Megan walked over on her break and brought me a caramel apple! I can't say anything about Nick and Meg without making a comment about Ebs can I? She made a 90 on her algebra test - this girl hates math as much as I hate radiation! I just love my kids!!!
Have a great evening!
About Me
- Name: Dlynne
- Location: Georgia, United States
I have been a single mom of three for 15 years. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer February 14, 2003. I have chosen to live with the cancer and not let the cancer outlive me! My faith, family and friends are very important to me. I love family and friend get togethers. My faith has gotten me to where I am today.
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