Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sorry this is so delayed. I got stuck in a nursing home for 10 days. Although redecorated, not a very nice place to be-- they didn’t even have wireless [much to Dave’s chagrin]! Luckily – or unluckily- they almost killed me yet again, so yesterday I was shipped back to the UW hospital. The nursing home failed to give me enough fluids so I became severely dehydrated. The plan is to be in the UW hospital for just a few days – to feel better- then go home for ‘home health care’.
Darn – I hate feeling so weak. The doctors and nurses here have just done everything to make me feel better, and been wonderful to me.
Its amazing what a world there is ‘below waist level’!
[looking around the room from her bed]: Red ‘biomedical waste- biohazard’! Blue ‘place soiled laundry’ disposal. And blue-green gowns- open on the back- with all sorts of disgusting ‘art work’. But also beautiful flowers that so many of you have sent. Thank you for all the flowers and cards and thoughts and prayers– I so appreciate it!
Janet
[Dave's post-script: Janet's voice is very weak, so it took great effort for her to dictate this blog-- but she so wanted to update you all! Yesterday was another tough day, where it wasn't certain Janet would be around today to write this blog. The doctors recommended that I spend the night with her, rather than go home, which of course I did. But in her typical way, she has bounced backed again, surprising the doctors yet again. But we also recognize how serious her condition is, and that the next weeks will be challenging both emotionally and physically. We hope to have excellent home hospice care to help me out, as well as some additional home health 'respite' care, and the support of many wonderful friends and neighbors, for this next phase of the journey. Let me add my heartfelt thanks to Janet's, for the wonderful support you have all given us].
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We send our love and you remain in our prayers.
We constantly check this site for an update knowing how taxing it is for you to do so.
We are here but don't want to be intrusive. We are only a phone call away-please don't hesitate to do so!
We hold you in our hearts, send you our love and keep you in our prayers.
Rose and Larry
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5:30 PM
Thank you Dave and Janet. Even though our families have never met face to face, we feel very close to you, and have grown to love you very much. Stay strong, enjoy each other's love and feel our prayers as they pass over you.
Love,
The Simmons Family
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6:48 PM
Janet and Dave, Our thoughts and prayers are still with you! You are a testament to the strength of love and prayer. You both have amazing spirits. Consider yourselves hugged. Celebrate Life, Lani
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6:59 PM
Thank you Janet and Dave for the update - it is so good of you to do. Hospitals are better places to be than nursing homes (in my humble opinion) and I hope that with their skill and attention that you'll be able to go home very soon. DOn't give up - peace be with you both. love, Leslie
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10:23 PM
Thank you so much for updating the Blog. CAn't begin to believe that you all would even think to do that. We love you both, and Kaley and Lucas. Prayers and love continue, Ashby and Ci
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7:11 AM
I got to see Apolo on his evening walk last night. Janet, your puppy is as sweet as ever and I'm sure will be over the moon when you get home. Keep doing the best you can and our prayers are with you. Linda and Bruce Arink
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10:27 AM
Thank you, Janet and Dave. The up-date was good to read, and please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you as you continue your Journey. Barbara Kenny
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1:29 PM
Thank you, Janet and Dave, for the updates. I wish you strength and healing at this time. Hugs, Elisa
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1:48 PM
Thank you Dave..oh did you really mean hospice care? I hope Janet can listen to the CDs I sent. When all else is down your hearing remains. If I knew of a "sounds of Pudget Sound" CD I'd send it! Many prayers for you all.
Susan
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2:15 PM
Triumph! (Remembering it as one of Janet's favorite words.)
Wonderful Janet and Dave and family - you won another battle! Janet, get strong again and hope you are back home as soon as possible and continue the healing. I appreciate the update very much.
Love and best wishes - Susan/Sonia
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2:25 PM
Dave, thank you for keeping us all updated on Janet's condition. To read "Janet" and "weak" in the same sentence is just not right. I have only met her a few times but from reading her blog over the years since 2002, I feel like I know your family. Janet is a strong and resilient woman and miracles do happen! I believe she will heal from the prayers and faith of those who love her. Janet and all of you are in my prayers-
Linda J.
Thanks ao much, Janet and Dave, for all your efforts to keep us updated through this wonderful blog. It's incredible that in the midst of this battle you're thinking about all of us. God bless you and your family.
I've been away from my computer for a month -- literally just walked in the door and after messaging our kids, this was the first link I clicked. Sounds like you've been having a very rough time of it, but continue to be in the most supportive of hands. Being back in your own beautiful home, surrounded by those you love most and your ever-faithful puppy will surely be good medicine. Although we've never met, I think about you all the time and am sending my strongest positive thoughts your way -- for you *and* your family!
Carroll
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11:21 PM
I cried when I read your update but as weak as you are Janet your sense of humor still shows through. We are praying for you with out ceasing and asking God to give you, Dave, Lucas, Kaley, and your Mom peace in the weeks to come. All our love my friend, Cathy & Rich
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1:44 PM
Janet, I just received this in my email news alerts, it's a funny quote from Apolo (the athlete, not the dog!) about Seattle. I thought you would get a kick out of it, seeing as you're such a big booster of both!
"It rains so much we have to do some kind of indoor stuff," Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno, explaining why the nation’s top two short-track male speedskaters, he and J.R. Celski, come from Seattle.
This is from the LA Times' Vancouver Games blog: Ticket to Vancouver
Janet,
You are one strong lady! God bless you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!
Cathy Bisom
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4:23 PM
Dear Dave and Janet, I've found myself thinking constantly of y'all today. Janet, when we talked about being about the same age, both attorneys, both Moms, and making a decision to put family before career I felt really good. Your constant comments about your family have helped me see clearly that we truly made the right decision. Women like you could do anything; your insight and intelligence shine through clearly in your posts. I love your sense of humor, no Mom survives without it! I know all that Southern emoting isn't your style, but from afar I send you a Big Ol' hug.
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6:27 PM
just wanted to say you are getting prayers from down here in Texas.
Lisa in Austin from MotherTalkers
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5:54 AM
Just checking in to say Hi and I'm thinking of you Janet, and wonder-husband Dave. Hope UW is doing great things to help you get your strength back.
It is amazing that you even think of blogging, and your spunk is still right there in your words. Keep up the fighting spirit dear Janet!
-Susan/Sonia
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12:05 PM
Checking in again too and fervently hoping that no news is good news. Continuing (the strongest possible!) good wishes from California.
Carroll
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5:18 PM
Janet and Dave, Thank you for taking the time, and energy to give us an update. I have been checking the blog almost daily to see how you are doing. I send positive energy your way. Please remember to call me if I can help in any way. <3 jayne ellis and family.
Dear, dear, Janet...I have only read your blog a few times and just logged in from Egypt because I found out from Ginnie how very difficult things are for you right now. I know that she has returned to you and that must be comforting to you. It has been so important to her that she is with you. She loves you SO much. I can't tell you how many times she has shared wonderful thoughts and tidbits from your blog with our Bagels and Books group. You are and will always be a gift, not only to your family and those who know you firsthand, but those who have come to know you through your beautiful writing...and even more beautiful Spirit as you have shared your life journey. Please know of my blessings, love and prayers. May all Healing and Light flow to you, in you, and through you always and forever.
Thank you, Dave, for keeping up the blog in these difficult times.
Brenda
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12:08 AM
this is an email from Jayne Ellis:
Hello friends,
Most of you know Janet Eaton. A dear person who is fighting a hard battle against colon cancer. She has a wonderful blog "Mukilteo Musings" you can check out.
Anyway, her wish is to just be well enough to wear a "sweater and pearls."
She may not be able to wear them, but we could wear them for her. Let's all wear a Sweater and Pearls on Fridays to show our support for Janet.
I have included her e-mail link below. If you wish to Dress for Janet, and want to take a picture you can email it to her. ( Thanks Denise, for a great idea.)
Jayne
janetlanee@msn.com
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1:28 PM
I'm getting realllly nervous about this situation. Does anyone have news?
Continuing to stream my most positive and sustaining thoughts in the direction of Janet and the entire Eaton family!
Carroll
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5:05 PM
Readers,
Janet is home with hospice care. She is able to enjoy being in her own surroundings and with her loved ones. We don't know what the future holds for her, but she's holding her own with good days and not so good days. Keep the prayers coming, please.
Her sister-in-law,
Kathy
Thank you so much for the update, Kathy. The prayers are still coming....... Leslie
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12:08 PM
Kathy, thank you so much for taking the time to let us know. Hospice does wonderful things -- for patients and families. Know that you all are being enveloped in sustaining love, from friends and complete strangers like me, both near and far!
Carroll
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12:20 PM
Prayers as always coming to the whole Eaton family.
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4:09 PM
Dave and Janet,
If you are checking, Fat City Investment met tonight and we have been missing Janet all year. Sending you all our love and prayers and call any of us if you need us. Fat City Investment Club
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11:29 PM
Janet Carol Lane Eaton
January 8, 1953 - March 15, 2009
It is with heavy heart that I tell you of the passing of Janet Eaton. She was surrounded by her family this morning as she peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord and into the communion of saints.
A Celebration of Life and Funeral Mass for Janet will be held on Monday, March 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Cathedral. There will be a reception following.
Janet was much beloved by many people, too many for us to fit into our church, which is why the service will be held at St. Mark's. Given the number of people expected to come, Dave is making arrangements for the reception to be catered.
Memorial gifts may be made to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, or to St. Hilda - St. Patrick.
David, Lucas and Kaley deeply appreciate everyone's prayers and support during Janet's illness and in this time of her passing.
Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Janet. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.
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9:07 PM
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