2008June Donna feeling good
Donna feeling good in Houston
Date: 07/06/2008
Donna feeling good in Houston
Deanna Kim and Donna eating crawfish
Deanna, Kim and Donna peeling crawfish
Date: 07/06/2008
Deanna, Kim and Donna peeling crawfish
Ian checking out crawfish
Ian checking out these crawfish
Date: 07/06/2008
Ian checking out these crawfish
Austin decided hamburgers are better
Austin decided hamburgers are better!
Date: 07/06/2008
Austin decided hamburgers are better!
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Uncle Donnie figured it out in no time
Date: 07/06/2008
Uncle Donnie figured it out in no time
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A real store where we stopped to buy water near Nelson Nevada
Date: 03/29/2008
A real store where we stopped to buy water near Nelson Nevada
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Michael and Molly along the waters edge.
Date: 03/29/2008
Michael and Molly along the waters edge.
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Our family (Sons Brandon, Austin and Ian)
Date: 12/04/2007
Our family (Sons Brandon, Austin and Ian)
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Cutting the beautiful cake (made by Mother Norma)
Date: 12/04/2007
Cutting the beautiful cake (made by Mother Norma)
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Donna and Rachel are all smiles
Date: 10/20/2007
Donna and Rachel are all smiles
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Rachel, Donna, Jim, Brenda and Elisha
Date: 10/20/2007
Rachel, Donna, Jim, Brenda and Elisha
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Bud and Mary Jane enjoy a dance
Date: 10/20/2007
Bud and Mary Jane enjoy a dance
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Kylie, Amy, Bud and Sheila are all smiles!
Date: 10/20/2007
Kylie, Amy, Bud and Sheila are all smiles!
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Can't keep Mike from smiling today!
Date: 10/20/2007
Can't keep Mike from smiling today!
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Wig shopping - Long hair - a bit too stringy (made in china - what do you expect for free patient wigs!)
Date: 10/08/2007
Wig shopping - Long hair - a bit too stringy (made in china - what do you expect for free patient wigs!)
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Wig shopping - Paige cut - and way too dark of color
Date: 10/08/2007
Wig shopping - Paige cut - and way too dark of color
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Wig shopping - Bob cut - Donna in 20 yrs with grey hair!
Date: 10/08/2007
Wig shopping - Bob cut - Donna in 20 yrs with grey hair!
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Oh baby, what are they putting in your meds!
Date: 10/06/2007
Oh baby, what are they putting in your meds!
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One of many water fountains we sit by
Date: 10/06/2007
One of many water fountains we sit by
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Chowing down...trying hard to find room for veggies...but I can always find room for dessert.
Date: 10/07/2007
Chowing down...trying hard to find room for veggies...but I can always find room for dessert.
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I don't want to eat my branflakes...and Amy you can't make me!
Date: 10/09/2007
I don't want to eat my branflakes...and Amy you can't make me!
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Looking at the hospital map to find new walking paths
Date: 10/05/2007
Looking at the hospital map to find new walking paths
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Round four in MD Anderson's Room G1051
Date: 10/05/2007
Round four in MD Anderson's Room G1051
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Waiting to get into the hospital room so enjoying the waterfall.
Date: 10/04/2007
Waiting to get into the hospital room so enjoying the waterfall.
Check out the eyes and noses!
Our bone marrow might not be a perfect match but there is no denying that we are sisters!
Date: 09/06/2007
Our bone marrow might not be a perfect match but there is no denying that we are sisters!
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Do you see this needle? You expect me to stick myself with it!! Arghhhh
Date: 09/03/2007
Do you see this needle? You expect me to stick myself with it!! Arghhhh
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Donna tries to stick herself but can't muster the courage yet so she let's sister Amy have a try...
Date: 09/03/2007
Donna tries to stick herself but can't muster the courage yet so she let's sister Amy have a try...
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Oh yes, I'm going to enjoy this says Amy!!
Date: 09/03/2007
Oh yes, I'm going to enjoy this says Amy!!
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What do you mean that hurts? I didn't feel a thing says Amy...
Date: 09/03/2007
What do you mean that hurts? I didn't feel a thing says Amy...
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Donna decides to take matters back into her own hands and gives herself the second shot. I'm proud of you Donna!
Date: 09/03/2007
Donna decides to take matters back into her own hands and gives herself the second shot. I'm proud of you Donna!
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Amy and Donna posing under the boardwalk sign
Date: 08/30/2007
Amy and Donna posing under the boardwalk sign
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Kay and Amy flying high on a ride in Kemah
Date: 08/30/2007
Kay and Amy flying high on a ride in Kemah
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Amy, Kay and Donna on the boardwalk in Kemah. Thanks for showing us around Kay.
Date: 08/30/2007
Amy, Kay and Donna on the boardwalk in Kemah
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Kay and Donna relaxing with some crafts
Date: 09/03/2007
Kay and Donna relaxing with some crafts
Donna's 40th Birthday
On the phone with one of the many people who called to wish her happy 40th! She was showered with gifts and attention all day.
Date: 08/29/2007
On the phone with one of the many people who called to wish her happy 40th! She was showered with gifts and attention all day.
Donna's 40th Birthday
Celebrating with the Handy's in Houston...ummm Texas BBQ ribs and the fixins
Date: 08/29/2007
Celebrating with the Handy's in Houston...ummm Texas BBQ ribs and the fixins
Donna's 40th Birthday
Couldn't find candles but Tom Handy assured us that spaghetti does burn like it...hum, learn something new everyday!
Date: 08/29/2007
Couldn't find candles but Tom Handy assured us that spaghetti does burn like it...hum, learn something new everyday!
Donna's 40th Birthday
4 "candles" for 4 decades...we went easy on her this year and saved the pasta for another meal!
Date: 08/29/2007
4 "candles" for 4 decades...we went easy on her this year and saved the pasta for another meal!
Donna's 40th Birthday
Cool pajamas and slippers from Terra (class of 85)- she thought they may be too bright for me...I don't think so, do you?
Date: 08/29/2007
Cool pajamas and slippers from Terra (class of 85)- she thought they may be too bright for me...I don't think so, do you?
Donna's 40th Birthday
A hat for my collection from Mom and Dad...no longer bad hair days...I have NO hair days!
Date: 08/29/2007
A hat for my collection from Mom and Dad...no longer bad hair days...I have NO hair days!
Donna's 40th Birthday
A watch from Amy and Shane...she IS tired of me asking her what time it is :-)
Date: 08/29/2007
A watch from Amy and Shane...she IS tired of me asking her what time it is :-)
Donna's 40th Birthday
A beautiful quilt created by Kay Handy...this will keep me warm and happy in the hospital
Date: 08/29/2007
A beautiful quilt created by Kay Handy...this will keep me warm and happy in the hospital
Donna's 40th Birthday
How sexy do I look in this hat from Aunt Gayle! She hand-sewed a box of hats to keep me warm and to share them with other patients at MD Anderson
Date: 08/29/2007
Oh baby, check out this hat from Aunt Gayle! She sent a whole box of hats to keep me warm...check them out
Donna's 40th Birthday
This one looks like one for Mike....don't tell me I have to be his bird-dog with this hat!
Date: 08/29/2007
She even sent a matching one for Mike....don't tell me I have to be his bird-dog with this hat!
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Hopechest necklace from Mom and Dad
Date: 08/29/2007
Hopechest necklace from Mom and Dad
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Bag designed by the children's art project at MD Anderson from Amy and Shane
Date: 08/29/2007
Bag designed by the children's art project at MD Anderson from Amy and Shane
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Gee...aren't these hats "Handy"...the Handy Family sporting Donna's new collection...I had to confiscate them so they didn't take them home with them
Date: 08/29/2007
Gee...aren't these hats "Handy"...the Handy Family sporting Donna's new collection...I had to confiscate them so they didn't take them home with them
Finally a bed
Getting settled into MD Anderson Hospital at 1:30am!
Date: 08/22/2007
Getting settled into MD Anderson Hospital at 1:30am!
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Flushing and accessing Donna's port
Date: 08/22/2007
Flushing and accessing Donna's port
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The hospital has a spare bed for Amy...very handy. :-)
Date: 08/25/2007
The hospital has a spare bed for Amy...very handy. :-)
Lumbar Puncture
Preparing the lumbar puncture- close ups to follow. Close your eyes if you don't do needles!
Date: 08/24/2007
Preparing the lumbar puncture- close ups to follow. Close your eyes if you don't do needles!
Lumbar Puncture
Replacing spinal fluid with chemo drugs
Date: 08/24/2007
Replacing spinal fluid with chemo drugs
Taking a stroll around the hospital- They encourage Donna to get out and be active.
Date: 08/24/2007
Taking a stroll around the hospital- They encourage Donna to get out and be active.
Brad and Teki (Mike's brother and girlfriend) came for a visit
Date: 08/24/2007
Brad and Teki (Mike's brother and girlfriend) came for a visit
Hats
Could go with the silver and the gold- Arabian? Greek? Roman Italiano?
Date: 08/25/2007
Could go with the silver and the gold- Arabian? Greek? Roman Italiano?
Hats
Lucky hearts-Baby take me back to vegas with this hat
Date: 08/25/2007
Baby take me back to vegas with this hat
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Uncle Donnie checking out Donna's port
Date: 08/22/2007
Uncle Donnie checking out Donna's port
Donna in Houston
Check out my fancy new hat whilst updating the website
Date: 08/20/2007
Check out my fancy new hat whilst updating the website
Two thumbs up!
Yeah...it is over, bone biopsy complete with bum intact. Two thumbs up!
Date: 08/20/2007
Yeah...it is over, bone biopsy complete with bum intact. Two thumbs up!
Amy and Donna in flight
Sisters on the plane...are we almost there?
Date: 08/19/2007
Sisters on the plane...are we almost there?
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Breakfast @ Hash House for going away.
Date: 08/18/2007
Breakfast @ Hash House for going away.
My shoulder, my pillar, my rock
Oh, I'm sure going to miss you!!
Date: 08/18/2007
Oh, I'm sure going to miss you!!
Donna and Dad
Goodbye for now, thanks for everything! Dad flew back to Kansas.
Date: 08/15/2007
Goodbye for now, thanks for everything! Dad flew back to Kansas.
Donna and son Brandon
Brandon spent last weekend with us.
Date: 08/13/2007
Brandon spent last weekend with us.
Donna looking good
See, I don't always wear my pajamas!
Date: 08/09/2007
See, I don't always wear my pajamas!
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Enjoying the outdoors for awhile at home
Date: 08/10/2007
Enjoying the outdoors for awhile at home
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Yeah, finally no gloves or masks! Give me a real hug.
Date: 08/06/2007
Yeah, finally no gloves or masks! Give me a real hug.
Donna and Dad at hospital
Dad has been a strong shoulder to lean on
Date: 08/05/2007
Dad has been a strong shoulder to lean on
Early days
Thanks for your prayers to help me get through this
Date: 07/29/2007
Thanks for your prayers to help me get through this
Ian, Austin, Donna and Michael
The comfort and love of family
Date: 07/29/2007
The comfort and love of family
Donna and Mom
There's nothing like having your Mom there when you are sick.
Date: 07/29/2007
There's nothing like having your Mom there when you are sick.
Donna and Dad
Dad has been a great shoulder to lean on.
Date: 07/29/2007
Dad has been a great shoulder to lean on.
Donna's hat collection
An autographed hat from Mike's family in Arkansas
Date: 08/05/2007
An autographed hat from Mike's family in Arkansas
Silly Australian hat
An old fashioned cork hat from Australia to keep the flies (or hospital pests) away!
Date: 08/05/2007
An old fashioned cork hat from Australia to keep the flies (or hospital pests) away!
To keep the head warm
Did someone say we were expecting snow in Vegas soon? Bald is beautiful but chilly sometimes....
Date: 08/05/2007
Did someone say we were expecting snow in Vegas soon? Bald is beautiful but chilly sometimes....
San Diego March 2007
Cook it up, we are having fish for dinner
Date: 03/31/2007
Cook it up, we are having fish for dinner
Family trip to Colby Kansas 2006
Brandon, Austin, Ian, Mike and Donna
Date: 08/08/2007
Brandon, Austin, Ian, Mike and Donna
San Diego Zoo July 2005
Visit to Seaworld with Amy and Shane
Date: 08/07/2007
Visit to Seaworld with Amy and Shane
July 2005
Enjoying our beach bbq in Laguna Calif July 2005
Date: 08/07/2007
Enjoying our beach bbq in Laguna Calif July 2005