Amy's 'momentary trouble'

Amy is filling up with fluid again and her mother will be taking her to get drained tomorrow. While there, they will ask about putting in a shunt so she doesn’t have to go in every 5 days or so. We met with a person from our local Hospice provider this afternoon. It was informative and I can see where some of the offerings can/will be beneficial, but she made it plain that their approach was strictly palliative with the focus on keeping Amy comfortable and to provide nursing services…not curative or treatments to prolong life. They were careful not to say that Amy was indeed terminal, but it was obvious that their purpose is to make a person comfortable until the end OR until the person recovers enough to no longer need their services.

Now, some friends and family have coordinated an effort to raise donations to help offset Amy’s medical expenses. The first of two events will be held on NOVEMBER 16th, 2006. Pizza Huts in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, Iowa and Baraboo, Wisconsin have generously agreed to donate 20% of all proceeds for that day in support of Amy’s battle against Pancreatic Cancer. Eat-in, Carry-out or Delivery, it doesn’t matter. In a few days I will post a coupon/flier and this flier must accompany your order on Nov 16th in order for Pizza Hut to know if an order is in support of Amy or not. It’s important to know that all funds do not go directly to Amy and I. Rather, they go to a firm that manages trusts and funds of this nature. So, if you’re so inclined, spread the word!

Thank you for your prayers, your kind thoughts and your support

This is Amy's story as seen and told by me – V