Fall 2009: Jake and Nancy learned that Nancy's breast cancer was stage four. Winter 2013: They are still fighting. This is a gathering place to follow their story, offer support, love and prayers... to be by their side.



Friday, March 25, 2016

An Overdue Update on Nancy

Friends, it's Jake here.

It has been a while since we’ve posted an update to the blog. Since November, we’ve had a few incredible trips (Sun Valley and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico) and a few wonderful visits from family and out-of-town friends. Most importantly, we’ve continued to feel the love and support of all of you.

We’ve also cycled through a few additional treatments with limited effectiveness. The past month has been especially difficult. Nancy has battled through significant pain and nausea with the courage and determination we’ve all witnessed through the past 6 and 1/2 years. We’ve known the list of available treatments wasn’t a very long one, and I’m saddened to report that we’ve worked our way through the entire list. This week, we’ve crossed a new threshold and are no longer treating her cancer. Nancy will be transitioning into hospice care next week in our home. We will be meeting with the hospice care team this weekend, and we’ll learn more about all of the resources that will be available to ensure Nancy will be as comfortable as possible.

Needless to say, it is a difficult time for us. But Nancy maintains the loving, kind, gentle, selfless, and genuine spirit we all know. I know she would love to hear your words of love and encouragement, so please send her a card.

I’ll ensure we keep this blog updated so you can keep better tabs on our girl.

We love you all more than we can express, and we feel the deepest sense of gratitude for your friendship.

Our home address is:
18284 Springdale Ct NW
Shoreline, WA 98177

Thank you for all of your continued love and support.
Jake

San Miguel de Allende in Feb