March 2025 Updates

So if you read the prior blog - you saw that we were thinking positive - we had the Colonoscopy & the Cat-Scan - it looked like everything was clear with the cancer.  

See when Dan had his follow up with the doctor at the beginning of October in order to check this surgical site - nothing was discussed about the cancer getting through, then finally meeting with the GI Doctor & Oncologist - the only thing discussed was that Dan had two cancers in his appendix - one bad & one slow growing but nothing said about it spreading.  We wait 8 more weeks to get in for a colonoscopy (luckily there was a cancelation) he didn't see anything cancer wise & neither did the Cat-scan.

So we do a follow up with the Oncologist last week  & during the meeting with the Oncologist - she used the word "Perforated"  which was odd - because this was the first time that we heard any doctor use this word.  

Now, we fast forward to yesterday, Monday, 12/16 - we go to meet with the Surgeon expecting that they are going to do the Pre-Op tests and bloodwork then...low and behold it comes to find out that Cancer had broken through before they had removed the appendix & could be spreading throughout his system.  Needless to say - we were in complete shock!  The Surgeon's statement was:  "I don't know why you weren't sent to Advent Health or Moffitt months ago (it would be because his team at the office that didn't say anything months ago & sent us on a wild goose chase to nowhere).  Now, we have wasted months on Health First being able to (not be able to) read a Pathology Report & send us elsewhere to get the medical help that we as a family need.

We are waiting the Surgical Oncologist, Radiation Oncologist, Chemo Oncologist - I'm sure some other form of Oncologist - to get back to us!  If we don't hear anything by 11:00 am tomorrow we are calling to get him in - of course its now that end of the year - some time/space is limited to get him in (and we really hope to get him in before the new year as he has met his deductible & to get him better asap since we are now 3 months behind) 

Please be patient with us as we work out our Family Medical Situation.

P.S. - If you need something major done - don't stay here in Brevard County!  Go elsewhere to get the medical needs that you need.  Because it seems like the Doctors here don't know how to communicate.  (Sorry if I'm Venting but I'm Super Upset right now).

Updates  

Hi Everyone - We wanted to give you a couple of updates…we have been through a lot in the past month and we have some more rough days coming up in the future. This update is going to be long - as we want you to totally understand the situation that is happening!

Gail’s Son/Ginny’s Brother “Dan” was rushed to the Emergency Room a couple of weeks ago - luckily they found out that he was having an Appendicitis & did an emergency Appendectomy & luckily it hadn’t Burst (Thank Goodness). That was on Thursday, September 20th & the surgery was on Friday, September 21st at 3:00am.

Dan was released on Saturday the 22nd. During this time he was doing okay on recovery - then on Saturday September 28th while we were setting up for an event in Downtown Melbourne…the Surgeon called Dan and…well there was a tumor in his Appendix and it had started to spread to his colon. On top of it - he lost his job due to work slowing down & also because of his medical situation as well - (I know). 

So after that - Mom & I get the call from Dan while we were finishing set up for the event - Needless to say we were both so completely shocked, freaked out, upset and then afraid. (For most of you that don’t know - our dad had three primary cancers (Melanoma, Colon & Brain) so we know what’s going to be coming up).  

When mom & I heard the news we almost packed up everything to go home - but there was really nothing that we could really do at that point - so we muddled through the event - put a smile on our face - shared some good juju & glad that it gave us something else to think about at the time.

The next day - Sunday, September 29th - both Mom & I had a super hard time in Zumba Class trying to push our mind elsewhere - I know that I felt like I was in a fog trying to digest the news - Imagine trying to put a smile on your face & be the leader that everyone in the class is looking to…

Fast Forward to Wednesday, October 2nd - We all went to meet with the doctor - she was Wonderful, Patient & very thorough - however - the news wasn’t exactly great - not only did he have one cancer - but actually he has two cancers of the Appendix - luckily the bad cancer was contained within the Appendix - the other cancer is a slow growing cancer.

The odd thing is that Appendix Cancer is very rare - 1-2 people per Million - but to have two cancers - it’s super odd!

So with that being said - Gail, Ginny & Dan all have a long road ahead as a family & as a team!

Please be patient with us as we work through all of this - there may be days or times that will have to be adjusted due to this diagnosis, surgery & follow up treatments - Please text us as usual if you don’t see something that works with your schedule. Plus, there could be really strange hours as we move forward.

We love you all - but - as you know…“Family Comes First”!!  

We will need ALL of your strength, prayers & positive thoughts for the near future!

AND on a side note - You want to know a super strange thing: about two weeks ago - mom & I decided to push our client appreciation party to be after the New Year - so glad in hind sight that we did! Something told us to adjust the party & now we know the reason why…it’s crazy how sometimes your gut knows the answers to the questions.

Last week were were honored to join in on a little girls 6th birthday celebration!

She was from out of state & staying at one our beautiful clients air b&b.  Thankfully - Teri reached out to us to do something special for this special birthday girl!

The family reached out to Teri - because the little birthday girl - was diagnosed with terminal cancer in her brain stem.  The whole family was able to do a vacation together here in Florida!

We had Fairy Hair Sparkles in the Hair, Had a Tea Party,  Put on Fairy Tattoos, Got our Faces glammed up with Gems, Wore some light up Fairy Wings, Built a Fairy Garden, Got some Fairy Dust Bottles, Wands,  Balloons, Decorations, Food, Hair Wreaths, Stickers, Bubbles, Face Masks , Candy, so much more & ended up having an amazing 2 hour Party!

Even Dad, Cousin & Grandpa joined in on the fun!

We are so happy & humbled to be a part of this Fantastic Celebration!  

Reminder:  YOLO, Enjoy Life, Live Life to it's Fullest, Do things for others!

Fairy Vases all Unique & made by your Fairy Gail!  Looking for something completely different, unique, fun, creative & beautiful for that special someone!  These are definitely the thing.  Makes for Great Gifts, no two are the same.  One of a Kind made by Gail.  

The small jars have a hidden Fairy inside with lights.  The outside Glitters coming in an array of colors.  On the top there is a Fairy as well as a crystal & a mushroom on a bed of moss.  With Twine around the lid of the jar.  Gail has also created a pocket hidden on top of the jar that you can easily slide out the batteries - change them - and slide it back in.  This way you never have to open the beautiful fairy vases.

Medium Vases are made with a variety of shapes & designs.  We have Bigger Fairy Jars similar to the Small Jars.  We also have Fairy Jars Enclosed with an opening in the front with gorgeous flowers around the opening.  The Top is similar to the small jars.  When you turn it on - let me tell you it is the most amazing surprise.  

Some other Medium vases we have Bowl Shaped, Square Shaped, Scallop Design, Candy Dish.  These all come with either a Ceramic Fairy Inside or a Wooden Fairy painted.  Also, there is a small Fairy Garden with a Crystal Mushroom & a Crystal.  They each come with a Fairy Dust Necklace around the neck or lid of the vase.  The way cool thing mom did - was make an opening in the back of these vases so you don't even have to put the Tealight inside of the vase you can actually put it behind the vase & it does the same affect and you don't have to put your hands inside of the vase.  It also includes a Tea Light with Purchase.

The Large & Extra Large Vases are all Pot Belly Shaped in a variety of colors available.  These all come with either a Ceramic Fairy Inside or a Wooden Fairy painted.  Also, there is a Fairy Garden with a Crystal Mushroom & a Crystal.  They each come with a Fairy Dust Necklace around the neck or lid of the vase.  The way cool thing mom did - was make an opening in the back of these vases so you don't even have to put the Tealight inside of the vase you can actually put it behind the vase & it does the same affect and you don't have to put your hands inside of the vase.  It also includes a Tea Light with Purchase.

The other AMAZING thing that Gail did was:  all of the toppers are on a magnet so they could be interchanged with a different fairy.  Ceramic Faery's in the Pink Dress are an extra $5.00 each.  That's why there is a price difference in some of the vases.