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About cookie

Cookie and Dave Wiebe: We are fifty-somethings who've come back to Newton, KS from working at Woodstock School in India, due to Cookie's diagnosis in July of 2010, of advanced ovarian cancer. While not the adventure we anticipated at this stage of life, it is - never-the-less - a true adventure. We are grateful to all who are willing to walk this road with us. Twitter Updates follow me on Twitter

Plans

Posted on October 31, 2011 by cookie

Public viewing:  Petersen Funeral Home,  Wednesday, November 2 from 1:00 – 9:00 pm. (Family will be present 6:30 – 9:00.) Funeral service: First Mennonite Church, Newton, Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 am. Committal Service and Burial: First Mennonite Church Cemetery, … Continue reading →

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Final Good-bye

Posted on October 31, 2011 by cookie

Cookie finished the race this morning. Cookie has been ready for some time. Yesterday evening sister-in-law Colleen, a nurse, told me that she thought Cookie might go during the night.  I asked her if she had told Cookie.  She hadn’t, … Continue reading →

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Going soon?

Posted on October 29, 2011 by cookie

Cookie started out the day as usual: bright-eyed, alert and cheerful.  I treasure the smile of recognition she gives me every morning when I first walk into her room.  But this morning was different; she wanted to talk.  She said … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on October 28, 2011 by cookie

Cookie continues to be weak but, all things considered, is doing well.  All systems are functional, her blood O2 levels are staying stable in the mid-80s on 10 liters of Oxygen.  When she is fully awake she is bright eyed … Continue reading →

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Feeling Human Again

Posted on October 26, 2011 by cookie

This morning Cookie awoke early, a little after 3:00 a.m., and felt normal.  She decided not to move or touch anything in case it was just an illusion but by the time she awoke again at 5:00, she was definitely … Continue reading →

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Anniversary Celebration was Lovely

Posted on October 24, 2011 by cookie

(This post is being written by Dave.  Cookie has been getting weaker by the day and is now unable to post. I maybe should have started posting for her sooner, but she has really enjoyed being able to communicate honestly … Continue reading →

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Thursday, had our first really bad night

Posted on October 20, 2011 by cookie

 I had my first panic attack about not getting enough oxygen Pretty scary, did not sleep well at all. Dave came down to -cuddle “I’m not ready yet.” I wasn’t ready to  die yet either. Lay for hours thinking I … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Oct., 16th, 2011

Posted on October 16, 2011 by cookie

More updates on how Cookie is doing: I seem to be losing strength at an alarming  rate. Today after,  losing strength and collapsing, I was unable to “hold it” until the bathroom. If I lay down in bed, I will … Continue reading →

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Driviel Drone & More,Sat,Oct. 15th, 2011

Posted on October 15, 2011 by cookie

I seem to be getting some flack from people who do not get  a notification email from Charitableliving as they do show up as a “post” and wonder what they’ve missed and why. Dave also preferred the “Cookie Crumbs” from … Continue reading →

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Driviel Drone, Wednesday, Oct. 12 th,

Posted on October 12, 2011 by cookie

Slept well Will see the Dr. this morning, see what he thinks. Will decide if side-effectorth the cost effectiveness extreme tiredness) are worth the benefits – which we don’t yet, as haven’t yet done a blood test. Hospice nurse comes … Continue reading →

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