Still getting stronger!

I visited Del on Sabbath and to my surprise, Del got up from the couch and walked over to me and gave me a real big hug! Despite her cancer count going still higher, she is feeling and looking a whole lot better. She still inspires me with her strength and determination.

Del & Kelly Jo. KJ came for a few days and stayed for over 3 weeks (leaving her job behind) to help take care of Del. Thanks a million KJ!

Del with her nephews, Joey Scale, son of Roo and Marg, and Jalen, son of Daz and Neda

Del is still improving!

Del is getting much stronger, she walked up the stairs at home by herself! She's getting her appetite back, and she's needing less morphine for the pain! Last Sabbath she even attended church! The atmosphere was electric! She recently witnessed to female ambulance driver who attended church and sat next to Del! Let's keep praying that this trend continues!

Del has had a good week!

Del has been up and about this week.... walked down to the lake, been over to her flat and is getting stronger! Her cancer count in the blood test is on the way down and she's been eating more! Let's keep praying that this trend will continue!

Del's back home after being is hospital

Del is back home after a few days in hospital. The nausea meant that she was becoming dehydrated. After about 8 litre bags of fluid, she has improved considerably!

On Sunday, she even walked out to the kitchen for breakfast and even had some eggs!

Del's birthday was on Sunday! She turned 28! There were many friends and loved ones to help her celebrate!

She's on a different pain medication now and that's better for her too.

The results from the blood test for the cancer markers have gone up a little, which is not good news.

I'm still amazed at her courage and strength and witnessing to people while in she was in hospital.

Update on Del #4

Del's contagious smile! (Picture taken on 28th September 2007)

Del’s courage and her strength was very inspiring to me as I had the opportunity of spending a few days with her. She is so strong!

Her Aunty Robyn was able to organise an electric hospital bed, a wheel chair, a walker and a support for the bath making it easier for her to shower. These are free and on loan from the State government.

She is needing a little stronger pain killers each day and still struggles with nausea thus making it hard to keep food down.

Since Robyn is back at her other job, a carer (Simone) is helping to look after Del along with one of her mates, KJ, from WA. The community nurses (district nurses) are coming in daily to keep an eye on her condition and medication etc.

Happy Surprise Birthday

Aunty Lorraine organised a beautiful birthday cake

A couple of mates from College, Renae (with her baby) from Newcastle and Kelly Jo from WA

Del watches her slide show pictures

Del will be turning 28 on the 7th of October and a surprise party was organised by Margaret Scale (sister in law) last Sabbath (29th of September). A few of her college mates travelled from interstate to be with her on this special occasion. Most of her immediate family were there, as well as Robyn & Warren and Julie from Cooranbong.

Her niece, Danielle, made a lovely slide show celebrating her life. There was hardly a dry eye at the end as everyone was reminded all the things she has accomplished in her life so far. There was a season of prayer asking God for his continued blessing and healing, but trusting in His providence.

Thinking of visiting Del?

Del does love having visitors, but we are tiring! Making it short and sweet is the message! Please coordinate with her parents, Elwyn and Helen on 03 5633 1000.

Contacting Del

Del’s mobile is chockers with text messages! If you’d like to send your love and blessings, drop her a line or send a card instead! Here's the address
Delwyn Scale
Delhuntie Park
Princes Highway
Trafalgar East
VIC 3824