Research

I am member of a BCCA online research study. Our group is exploring coping skills and is counselor-led. Learning topics include ways of thinking, problem solving, goal setting, communication, relaxation, healthy sexuality and lifestyle.
After being diagnosed, one is under a microscope - appointments, surgeries, and treatments follow.

I joined this group to help others. After treatment, you are churned out and told, "See you in 6 months for a check-up". (wtf?) No longer are you being checked and watched carefully. It is kind of scary. I understand that there are a bazillion new patients each day - but there needs to be a transition phase back in to "life". I am hoping that this 2 year research study will produce quality after-care for patients. It is imperative to have a healthy transition.

A Few Pictures

Here are a few pictures from our gathering after Bev's celebration of life.

Shining from Above

This has been one heck of a celebration to plan. At every turn, Bev has been there to smooth the waters and make things happen. The venue is beautiful. The tech centre is rockin', and the sequence of events is Bev-like. I am going back for another rehersal tomorrow with the church's tech. Seeing Bev on the jumbo screen today just took my breath away. She is so beautiful! Her service will definitley be a celebration of her life!

(btw:the T.I.T's will be wearing white)

Bev's Farewell

A celebration of Bev's life will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, June 18th @ the First Baptist church on 5th and Gillette.

Beverly Ann Thomson

It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that Bev passed away this morning just after 4:00am.

Saying Good-bye

Bev was brought to Hospice House today. She has been given 24-48hrs to live. The ambulance brought her in after a tough night. Rhonda called me and said that she and Becky had gone to say good-bye. Rhonda came with me and I had my chance to have a final visit with Bev. What do you say to such a remarkable woman and dear friend? I thanked her for being such a wonderful, kind, and loyal friend. I sent my love from Jordyn and asked her to say hello to Kimmy when she passed. She smiled and raised both arms over her head. I asked her if she could hear me and she smiled and squeezed my hand. I promised to check on her boys and asked her to go. She doesn't need the pain anymore. Everything and everyone here will be fine. She deserves to be free of that skeletal sickly body - time to dance as only Bev can :)

Bev Update

Sad times . . .
Bev has been taken off food and drink. She has a bowel obstruction and there is nothing they can do. The liver tumors are too large. She is so frail (maybe 80 pds). HOWEVER, in true Bev style - she has her humor intact. She is working the crowd to get water. She is only allowed to wet her mouth - no swallowing. As usual, Bev does not listen. It's quite funny. When you call her on it- she just wags her finger at you. She is truly a saint and angel among us as she continues to defy the odds. Too funny. She pops in and out conversations with one liners and smiles with her eyes.

My friend . . . my hero!