We are in the Fight again, against Cancer!

A few weeks ago, mom had called me to let me know that she was going to be having a colonoscopy, to rule out Colon cancer as she had some symptoms of colon cancer for a couple of months. On wednesday June 9th, 2010, Wilma (Mom) was diagnosed with in fact Colon cancer.

It is back. It is a fairly large tumor, care and treatment is moving ahead quite quickly. Mom will be having a CT scan on June 23rd, unless her surgen says other wise. This scan is to pin point the cancer, but to also make sure that there are no other tumors in her body. She will also be having an ultrasound, as well as Chest and abdominal exrays(I believe). Blood work will also continually be checked. Mom will be having surgery again, when, I will keep it posted.

We are all still in shock, mom is sad, and frusterated, but staying as postive as possible. Most of us are angry that mom has to go through this again. We must all lean not on our understanding because I personally don't have any of the situation. Alida( me) and my Hubby(Tom) are expecting a baby in 6 weeks, mom was really hoping to be there shortly after the birth of her first grandchild. Things look like they will be changing around. This news has shocked our friends and Families once again, however we must stand united behind Wilma(mom). As one of her Friends Kathy had said, "We are not taking this lying down, we are going to fight". Please re-join our family in prayers and support to help mom battle cancer once again.

One Year Later

Well we have reached 2010, it has been over a year since mom was diagnosed with Breast cancer. She was courageous and brave, she had her share of meltdowns along the way, but she along with the strength of her Saviour mom came out a Victor over cancer. I have seen an incrediable women over come the big "C". I also witnessed Christ's Love, understanding and Hope during the last year. Mom's journey is not complete as she is still looking at the the real possibility of having reconstructive surgery done yet. I hope to continue to keep this blog up for those who are facing breast cancer and those that may. It has been a tough year for many of us, but God has been faithful. Other news to report for mom is that she is Lord willing going to be a "Marmie" aka: Grandma. Many prayers have been answered and I, Mom and many others are truly thankful to a Good and faithful God. The fear of cancer returning is always there, but we will journey forward with the promise that whatever comes our way He, the king of Kings will be there! Happy New Years 2010!! May God richly Bless you and your family.

Alida, Wilma and Family!

"This Woman's Work"-A tribute through Dance to those amazing women that battle breast cancer!

YouTube - SYTYCD 7_22_2009_ Melissa and Ade #2 - This Woman
PLease click on link above

This is from So you think you Can Dance, my mom watched this and told me about it and so I thought I would share it with those who are still keeping up on the blog.
Mom said this dance made her cry. The words to the song are "just make it go away". It is about a women who is fighting breast cancer, and her partner her support. This dance is breath taking and so poinent. Mom said to me that when she leap into her partner's arms with no holding back, that was like mom. She had to leap into God's arms and trust that God is not going to leave her hanging but catch her in mid air.
The song is very meaning for mom as well, just make it go away, I remember chatting with mom before her surgery and she just wished that God could by some miracle just make the cancer go away so she did not have to face the treatments.
I hope it works and you enjoy it as we did!!


Alida, Wilma and Family

The return of Hair!

Mom is doing very well in the recovery process. She has been keeping herself busy, but today just enjoyed her Saturday by lounging! Mom phoned me today admist my removal of JUNK from my house, just to tell me that it had snowed in Calgary, she said she had to make my day. It did! :) I think it was a good saturday in Calgary to just stay in Bed!
I was wearing shorts and a tank top, and working hard, in the sun! he he he. sorry but I just had to rub it in...
Mom is planning on going back to work for 2 days next week and see how it goes. Mom also has informed me that her hair is starting to return, it is a little thin yet, but it is growing in! I am so proud that she is ready to go back to work, she is my hero, a warrior in faith, and a woman of prayer!
It has been a long journey but we are standing in the light, and the Son feels awesome. I thank Christ For His Love, strength, and I thank him for carrying mom through this really hard time. The day that mom went for Surgery Oma read from the Bible, "Though you walk through fire you will not be burned". Mom with Christ went to battle against Cancer, and the Chemo was horrible, and the idea of cancer sickening, but the support, the encouragement, the prayer kept mom from loosing heart. You will not be burned. The fire is Hot, But God gave mom a fire retardant cloak, and went about snuffing out the fire of Cancer. Keeping Praying Warriors!!

Thanks and God Bless

Alida, Wilma and Family!

On the Mend

Mom is doing really well, although fatigue is still the major problem she has been doing really well. She told me that she did not get accomplished all that she wanted to while on sick leave, but I think she accomplished what she was on sick leave for, what to kick Cancer in the butt!! It is our prayer that mom will continue down this road of recovery and that she will be returned to full health in short order. Mom is hoping to return to work the week of June 8, which is amazing, she will be going back slowly, to see how she handles working. It is our prayer that she does really well.
Oma and mom cleaned out mom's kitchen cupboards, she has been making cards, x-stitching up a storm, and catching up on things that she has not been able to do in a long time.
Praise be to God that the Chemo treatments are done and mom can go on living in the new normal of regular check ups, and just taking good care of herself.
Please continue pray for mom, and the family!

God Bless

Alida, Wilma and Family

GONE TOTALLY PINK!

This Is the Picture Story of Friday!! GOING PINK FOR CANCER!!!

WAY TO GO PHILIP AND LUKE!!!

This is Phil Before the Whole deal!

Bleaching First!

Than Came the PINK!

One Proud Mommy!

All for a GREAT CAUSE

The PINK TEAM!!!

WAY TO GO GUYS and GALS!!!

PINK HAIR EXTRAVAGANZA!!

IT's A BIG HAIRY DEAL!!

This Friday May 8th, 2009, Philip Van Hooft, and a friend from school will be dying thier Hair Pink in support of my mom and thousands of other Canadian women battling cancer, and are also fund raising for Breast Cancer Research. If you would like to make a donation to this fun and worthy cause please Contact Wilma by e-mail vanhooft@telus.net they will be collecting donations after thier hair is pink as well. I want to ask for support for this cause, because we need to make cancer a part of the past and not a fear of the present or the future.

Thanks so much!!

Alida, Wilma, and Family!!