Angela's Journey: Great news!!

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Great news!!

Rick just called and there was relief in his voice and laughing in the background. Great news today at the scan report with the doctors. The scan was meant to determine the impact of the systemic chemo that Angie received two weeks ago on the tumors and lesions in her lungs and her abdomen. The tumor in her lung showed 'marked improvement' and there were also a couple of small lesions on her liver that were gone. The cancer had not spread in her abdomen. The family is celebrating this weekend with a fundraiser at church and a family birthday party for Angie's grandfather.

Next steps: Angie will start daily chemo again next Wed through Friday and then will have three weeks off before another scan to look at her tumors again. There should also be a brain scan to look at the progress from the radiation she received (ended this week) in the next couple of weeks.

Hooray for good news!

Posted by Beth

6 comments:

Sarah Clinite said...: Yes!!! Oh, that is awesome news! The "kick-butt" chemo is working!! Whoo hoo!

Love you!!!
Sarah; February 21, 2008 at 2:07 PM
Cheryl Kitchen said...: great news...here's hoping all the cancer cells will be knocked off by the new chemo regime.; February 21, 2008 at 2:50 PM
Leanna said...: I am so happy for you Angie and Family!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you guys needed some good news and encouragement and God provided it today! God is Great! I'm giving thanks for answered prayer and will continue to pray for more healing medicine! Thanks for the update, I've checked this site several times today hoping for just this great news!; February 21, 2008 at 6:23 PM
Anonymous said...: Rick and Angie,

That is awesome news! So glad to hear it. More good news is on the way, I know it!

Bobby; February 21, 2008 at 8:19 PM
Laura Blockey said...: YEAH! I think you should celebrate even more than your g-pa's birthday party! (I'm sure you will!)

Sarah called me yesterday with the news! I was so happy! I had a glass of wine for ya! :-) (OK--maybe for me)

I'm glad it sounds like they got the right "chemo-cocktail" for you now! I'm sure its not fun, but at least you know ITS WORKING!

I'll call you soon!

Love ya!!!
Laura; February 22, 2008 at 7:54 AM
Nordfjord said...: Rock and Roll!!! Keep it up! The momentum is on your side! Hope to see you on Sunday.
-Cory; February 22, 2008 at 4:24 PM

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Angela's life

Angela Fooshee March 15, 1972 – June 23, 2008

Age: 36

Residence: Greeley, Colorado

Tribute: Angela Kelley Fooshee was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to James Patrick and Kathleen Sue (Lamoureux) Wurth. Her natural passion for life shown through the twinkle in her eyes. She was driven by her love of family and nature. Camping, playing games and telling stories around the campfire, hiking, watching the sunset (sunrise was much too early), and stopping to smell the flowers were just a few of her favorite things. She was a quiet thrill-seeker. There was never a roller coaster too high. She loved poetry, music, and enjoyed dancing with all her heart. Her traditional values inspired her to create countless family memories and crab wedges for everyone. When it came to holidays, she made sure that we had all the festive food, decorations, activities and games to ensure a lifetime of memories.

Compassion for others came naturally to her. She always looked for the beauty in life, in people, and in nature. Her kind, gentle manner and her playful nature made her the best mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend anyone could ever wish for. She was a natural caretaker, always looking out for the needs of others before her own. She cherished her family and friends. Angie truly made our world a better place.

Mrs. Fooshee touched many hearts during her nine years as an elementary teacher. She enjoyed making a difference in the lives of her students and in the world around her. But she was more than a teacher of children; she taught ALL of us how to be thankful and grateful, and to trust in God completely. Her journey through life inspired all of us.

Mrs. Fooshee died on Monday, June 23, 2008 at North Colorado Medical Center Hospice and Palliative Care of Greeley. Survivors: Her husband, Richard L. Fooshee; daughter, Madelynn Fooshee; son, Jacob Fooshee, all of Greeley; her parents, Jim and Kathy Wurth of Berthoud, Colorado; two siblings, Brian Wurth and wife Helene of Fort Collins, Colorado, Kelsey Wurth of Berthoud; grandparents, Royal and Betty Lamoureux of Loveland, Colorado.

Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, 2008 at Our Savior’s Church in Greeley.

Internment: Estes Valley Memorial Gardens, Estes Park, Colorado

Note: Memorial contributions may be made to the Angela Fooshee Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Adamson Chapels, 2000 47th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634.