As you know, things were going really well with Josh last week. Similar to past experiences, cancer and its effects have hit hard again. Josh was having difficulty breathing last night (short of breath). He ended up going to the hospital via ambulance late last night. They did some x-rays and CT-scans and it became apparent that Josh needed the ventilator again.
So Josh is now in the ICU sedated,on a ventilator (same ICU at NW). He has fluid in the lining of his lungs. Not sure exactly what this fluid is, but it's obviously not good. They drained one lung today and are biopsying the fluid. We should know more tomorrow. His vitals are holding stable.
We need some major prayers again. They worked last time and we have faith that they will work again. Please also say a prayer for our friends in the ICU.
Friday, September 17, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Special Announcement
Let’s Eat!!!
In honor of Josh Allen and his love for pancackes we are hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.
Saturday November 6, 2004
Between 8:00am – 12:00pm
Marana Community Center
13251 N. Lon Adams Road
Marana, AZ 85653
We are preselling tickets for $6.00 a plate and they will be $8.00 at the door! Kids 5 and under eat for free.
We are also looking for prize donations for a raffle that will take place during the breakfast.
This is a great opportunity to support Josh and the Allen family.
Let’s get together and have a good time!
If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute a gift in support of the Allen Family,
Please contact:
Sherrie Ketchum 404-7966 for tickets fantazmik@earthlink.net
Nicole Scoles 907-0220 for raffle/donations nicole@cpuman.net
Donations may also be made at any Bank One bank by making a deposit to account #661644807 or by writing a check to the "Team Giant Fund"
In honor of Josh Allen and his love for pancackes we are hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast.
Between 8:00am – 12:00pm
Marana Community Center
13251 N. Lon Adams Road
Marana, AZ 85653
We are preselling tickets for $6.00 a plate and they will be $8.00 at the door! Kids 5 and under eat for free.
We are also looking for prize donations for a raffle that will take place during the breakfast.
This is a great opportunity to support Josh and the Allen family.
Let’s get together and have a good time!
If you are unable to attend and would like to contribute a gift in support of the Allen Family,
Please contact:
Sherrie Ketchum 404-7966 for tickets fantazmik@earthlink.net
Nicole Scoles 907-0220 for raffle/donations nicole@cpuman.net
Donations may also be made at any Bank One bank by making a deposit to account #661644807 or by writing a check to the "Team Giant Fund"
Birthday Celebration
Thank you for your prayers and birthday wishes. Josh was able to have a wonderful day. As you can see, Josh got to blow out the candles on the cake Crystal made as Gretchen and the kids watched.
We had a small gathering of some close friends at Josh and Gretchen’s house. Josh was feeling well, and was able to mingle, laugh and watch some football with friends. Check out the new photo photo album for the rest of the pictures.
Unfortunately, Josh has a fever today, which usually means infection. This is very common with TPN and central lines, but still something we would like to pass quickly. Pray that there are no complications and that Josh is able to get chemo this week.
We had a small gathering of some close friends at Josh and Gretchen’s house. Josh was feeling well, and was able to mingle, laugh and watch some football with friends. Check out the new photo photo album for the rest of the pictures.
Unfortunately, Josh has a fever today, which usually means infection. This is very common with TPN and central lines, but still something we would like to pass quickly. Pray that there are no complications and that Josh is able to get chemo this week.
Saturday, September 11, 2004
Happy Birthday, Josh!
All things considered, Josh is having a great week. This is another “off” week from chemo, and he has some energy back. It has been so nice to see him walking around, going outside, playing with the kids and using the computer. It’s the perfect week for his birthday, which is tomorrow, by the way. He will be 26!
It is also nice to know that Josh has come down on his pain medications significantly. He no longer uses pain patches (these are patches placed on his back to keep a constant stream of medication into his blood), and he has decreased his IV pain meds. Obviously, this is a good sign and means the tumors aren’t causing extreme abdominal pain (hopefully because they are shrinking by the day!!).
Keep those prayers coming. Pray for Josh to have a great 26th birthday tomorrow.
It is also nice to know that Josh has come down on his pain medications significantly. He no longer uses pain patches (these are patches placed on his back to keep a constant stream of medication into his blood), and he has decreased his IV pain meds. Obviously, this is a good sign and means the tumors aren’t causing extreme abdominal pain (hopefully because they are shrinking by the day!!).
Keep those prayers coming. Pray for Josh to have a great 26th birthday tomorrow.
Thursday, September 02, 2004
DVT
As if Josh hasn’t had to overcome enough in this ongoing battle, another obstacle has been thrown his way. We found out the other day that Josh has DVT or Deep Vein Thrombosis (blood clots in the leg). These are in his right leg, one in his thigh, one in his calf and a third clot in the leg that is not in a deep vein. Click the DVT link if you would like to read more detail about the risks of DVT. Now Josh needs an injection each day of an anti-coagulant along with taking the blood thinner coumadin. For now, Josh remains lying down (still at home) in order to avoid knocking any of these clots loose. Please pray that they pose no further problems.
I know this is a long way off, but I want to remind you all about the Climb to Conquer Cancer. Many of you were there when we conquered “A” mountain this year, and we hope next year will be even better! I am on the planning committee this year, and I hope to make it another wonderful experience. I know the $40 registration fee is a lot of money, and that is why I am reminding you now. The climb will take place on the morning of Saturday March 12, 2005. We need to have our team registration for Team Giant turned in the first week of February. That is why I’m setting a goal for you all to have the $40 by Feb 1st. To break it down, try to put aside $0.27 a day (beginning today) OR $1.89 a week OR $8 a month. If you do this you will have the full registration fee! Team Giant is a crucial part of Josh’s battle, and we look forward to having a GIANT team next March!! I’ll give you more details as the date nears.
I know this is a long way off, but I want to remind you all about the Climb to Conquer Cancer. Many of you were there when we conquered “A” mountain this year, and we hope next year will be even better! I am on the planning committee this year, and I hope to make it another wonderful experience. I know the $40 registration fee is a lot of money, and that is why I am reminding you now. The climb will take place on the morning of Saturday March 12, 2005. We need to have our team registration for Team Giant turned in the first week of February. That is why I’m setting a goal for you all to have the $40 by Feb 1st. To break it down, try to put aside $0.27 a day (beginning today) OR $1.89 a week OR $8 a month. If you do this you will have the full registration fee! Team Giant is a crucial part of Josh’s battle, and we look forward to having a GIANT team next March!! I’ll give you more details as the date nears.
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