Thursday, December 31, 2009

New Year's Eve Party!

We all enjoyed my mom's spaghetti together this New Year's Eve while we waited for the ball to drop.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Natural Meds...


My mom's natural meds. include a trip to Target, Disneyland Magic, and "Natural Juice" from a Juicer that Matt bought for her for Christmas.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

With Family and Friends

My mom is now being cared for by family, friends, and hospice at her son, Matt's house in Lemoore. If you would like to send a card to cheer her up... she would love to hear from you.

Marleen Golonsky
1254 Summerwind Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245

Nurse Madison helps Grandma...

Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas!

After a lot of effort and my mom's determination she was released and made it home last night for Christmas with the family. All of her kids and grandkids stayed at Matt's house for Santa to arrive. My mom enjoyed watching the grandkids' Christmas morning and being around family. It was a Christmas to remember.
Elijah played a very special book my mom recorded in the hospital for all the grandkids to enjoy for years to come.
"Twas the Night Before Christmas"

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Friends Always Lift You Up!

Friends Always Lift You Up... And break you free from the hospital!
That is a true friendship!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Many have asked...



Where is my mom, exactly:



She is at Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center (9920 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 in room 236) Yet, she hopes to go home (back up North) soon.

A True Survior!

Last night my mom couldn't wait to see who the "New Survior Finalist" would be... However, she fell asleep... Yet, it didn't matter because she is the "TRUE SOUL SURVIOR"...

Never giving-up on her duties/purposes in life...

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Little Rest...

Last night was a rough night for my mom... Everyone at the hospital tried hard to make her comfortable with different positions... even to the point of putting her on a special air bed... however nothing seemed to work that well, at this point... However, the day-light is entering the room and my Dad has arrived for the day shift.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Ghost Riders

I just wanted everyone to know that I have "ghost writers" on this blog... a sister here, a sister there...
Laura, guess who is posting this now...

A Pain in the Butt!!!

Well... it turns-out that my mom has a MAJOR sore on her bottom; a bed sore, in fact. (OUCH!!!) Now she is being a pain in the ass in the hospital (literaly)..., since she will be staying here...at least for the weekend.

In the Hospital

My mom was put in the hospital again... more updates later... But for now...

My mom is a famous lady!! No time was lost for visitors to arrive and she was prepared for pictures with her Raindeer Antlers ....


Christie forgot to take a picture of her cookie basket with instant starbucks coffee for visitors....and the yummy cookies, which my mom even tested. :)

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Tree Decorating

My mom picked out her tree the week before at Target.

Kaleb and I spent the afternoon helping decorate my mom's small Christmas tree. My mom hung ornaments while Kaleb strung popcorn.

The Hero...

THE HERO AND HIS LADY FAIR

Tall and lanky, middle-aged, breeze ruffling his gray hair,
He walks behind his lady fair, as though he’s not a care.

The telling scarf upon her head speaks words so loud and clear,
Body fighting, chemo biting, it’s been an awful year.

As they approach the waiting car, his arm encircles her,
No ravages of cancer his affections can deter.

He pulls her near, with kisses dear, a lover’s sweet embrace,
And comfort’s share is written there upon her upturned face.

Letting go, he holds her hand while opening her door,
On with their day, in separate ways, he to work, she back to war.

Secure of heart, a work of art, their worth to each is known,
Where two have grown together, neither now will tread alone.

Although a damsel in distress, she’s not a woman weak,
It takes a mighty spirit to scale this mountain’s peak.

And by her side there walks a man, a hero to be sure,
Who takes command and firmly stands as battles they endure.

Charlotte Hartman

Friday, December 11, 2009

Trying to Fix the Problems in Her Life...

























Today, I went over to my mom's house to help with a few things that are to hard for my mom to do anymore... like the dishes and laundry. Later my mom got her med. bag changed...thanks, Steven; while I continued to help with things around the house. As you can see...my mom's bedroom wall and ceiling are still under construction from the water leak that happened at Thanksgiving...(She is hoping to have the house fixed for our family Christmas gathering. So keep your fingers crossed. :) At this point, all of their bedroom belongs are in the big green bin at the side of the house.
As for yesterday, my mom got away from the mess at home... and joined the church girls for breakfast... then went with Aunt Debbie to supervise her at work. She truely enjoyed this time, since she gets lonely at home, while my Dad and the rest of us are working.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

A Busy Day... Followed by a Day of Rest

Yesterday, my mom came with me to my doctor appointment so that she could see her granddaughter on the screen. She couldn't be more thrilled to hear that everything looks good... she's a healthly little girl and will be arriving April 19th.



Then, I dropped my mom off at OTP, where she got a chance to visit with some of her co-workers and have lunch...

After spending time at OTP, my mom was taken to her classroom for a visit with her students and staff. (Oh, how she misses them...!)

She was sooo proud of herself for making it all day... from 7am to 4pm, in the afternoon. (You Go Mom! We are proud of you!)

Sooo... Today, my mom spend the day in bed resting...

Friday, December 4, 2009


My mom has been very tired this week, since chemo last Friday, and has been resting at home. Hopefully, she will feel more energy next week.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

More Driving Practice

My mom was sooo excited to get a Target card in the mail the other day. She couldn't wait to go driving at Target, again. This time she did much better...

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Black Friday Driving

Well... my mom didn't want to miss out on "Black Friday"... so she took down some more displays, after chemo, as she tried to drive the crowded asiles at the Target in Long Beach. (What fun she and Dawn had looking for deals.)

A Big Thank You!

THANK YOU, Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dave for holding down the fort this past week...

For those of you  who haven't heard yet... my mom and dad had a BIG water link that damaged much of their bedroom... walls, carpet, and all... sooo my Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dave took care of the house... while they traveled for treatment this past week. (We all know... when it rains it pours!)

Thankful for...

YOU!!!

I would like to take this time to tell each and every one of you how much we, as a family, THANK YOU for all the love and support you have given us throughout my mom's journey and battle with cancer. She and we couldn't keep going without you. Thank you, again and again!

Where do I begin...?

To say the least... this was a busy, but successful week for my mom...
Everything that she put her mind to... she did, and then more...

On Tuesday, she had a meeting with her doctors. A new plan of attack was discussed. My mom will be a first to try taking a combo of  the two chemo drugs Avastin and Ixempra  (What a fighter!).

On Wednesday, she picked-up more meds. at Long Beach Memorial and was on time to pick-up Dawn from the boat landing to head home for the holiday. (8 hours later... they arrived at my house).

 On Thursday, we all enjoyed a great Thanksgiving with our families at Matt's house. Then, my mom, dad, and Dawn travaled back down for treatment on Friday. (Wow! What a traveler!)

Monday, November 23, 2009


My mom had 1 liter of fluid removed from her lung today and feels that the new meds in her bag are working better...

Sunday, November 22, 2009

An Update...

Many of you have recently asked how things are going for my mom, since I have not put anything on the blog this past week...
The truth of the matter is: not much has changed for my mom in the past week... She is still in great pain and hasn't noticed a difference in her pain levels, even though the Pain Management doctor said he was going to try a different mixture of pain meds. for her... so we have just been encourging her to hang-there-in. (We love you, Mom!)

As for this week, she will be having her lung fluids drained, again, tomorrow.
Tuesday, she will be traveling down south for a meeting with her doctors.
Wednesday, she hopes to pick Dawn up from the boat and head home for Thanksgiving.
Thursday, she plans on spending time with her family at Matt's house.
Friday, she continues to hope that her doctor will continue her fight with a dose of chemo... (we will see...)

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Driving

Since my mom can nolonger drive... she feels as though her independance has been taken from her. As a result, my mom enjoys going to Target to shop, so that she can get her driving in with the mobile cart. Needless to say, this is fun for my mom but crazy for the target displays...

Pain in the...

ARM...

Yesterday, my mom was really complaining about the pain in her left arm... Although she is on many pain meds. her left arm has continued to give her GREAT PAIN... so she called her Pain Management doctor to see if there is anything more he can do... At this point, he is going to try to mix a different amount of pain meds. together to see if that will help with my mom's pain.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

We Support our Vets!

Thank you, Dad and Matt for serving our country!

The day was enjoyed at Roller Towne where we celebrated Veteran's day and Kaleb's birthday.

It's a Girl!!!

I'm having a girl...due around Easter time. (GO PINK!)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

In sickness and in health...?


This past Thursday, my mom and dad celebrated another year of marriage. Looking back... my dad may have an out...because he doesn't remember the phase "In sickness and in health" in their written vows that they said. Yet, it wouldn't matter... my dad would do it all over again... After a day at Disneland and returning to our hotel rooms for the night, my dad popped the question to my mom again with a Mother of Pearl ring as he said "in sickness and in health..." for sure, this time around.

"The Happiest Place on Earth"


This weekend, my mom spent time with her family at Disneyland. There is nothing like celebrating birthdays at "The Happiest Place on Earth"... (May all your dreams come true!) We love you, Mom!

Happy Birthday: Mom, Madison, Kaleb, and Elijah


The next day we all enjoyed breakfast at Denny's...