I'M BACK!!!!!

Hello Everyone,
     After almost three years I have decided to start blogging again.  The last time I posted was when my daddy past away almost three years ago in December.  Life has been very different without him.  I miss him so much everyday, but I know he is watching over me and guiding me through life.

Since we last spoke a lot has changed....The Milligan family of 3 is now a family of 4!  On September 21, 2011 we were blessed with the most precious little boy Jack Thomas.  He is named after my Daddy.  Our life has been changed forever with our new little bundle of joy!

Jack just turn one and Delainey just turned 9, both in September.  They both are growing so much!  I don't have a whole lot to say today, but wanted to post a few pictures of my family.  I am going to try and blog once a week.  I hope I can find the time.

Jack Beach 2012 9 months

Jack's 1st Birthday

Nana and Jack Easter 2012

Delainey Softball 2012

Delainey and Jack Beach 2012

Rest In Peace

Jack G Englebert Jr.
January 24, 1938-December 20, 2009

I will give more details of daddy's battle with his illness when I can do it without crying so much that I can't even see to type. I love and miss my daddy very much! ~ Shana

Daddy

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to give a quick update on daddy's condition. The last time I posted we had great news about the PET scan. But now, we have no good news. Daddy was admitted to the hospital last Sunday, December 12, 2009. He was released on Wednesday, December 16, 2009. He is now resting at home and Hospice has been called in. We are so very sad and devastated. When receiving the news of the good PET scan report we thought we would have a little more time. Please Pray for my family. Daddy is our rock and we are all very sad. I will try to keep you as updated as possible. Sometimes it is just to hard to write about because I get upset all over again. Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

I will lift my eyes to the hills, from where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of Heaven and earth(Psalm 121:1-2)

Sure Could Use, A Little Good News Today

Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on daddy. His PET scan showed no change in his cancer. PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!! We were so happy to hear that the cancer has not spread anywhere else in his body.

That being said, the fluid is still gathering in his stomach. Dr.Hinton said it could be a side effect from one of his Chemo meds. He is going to take daddy off Chemo until after Christmas. This will allow him to see if the fluid goes away or if it continues to come back. We will reevaluate in January and go from there.

Thank you so much for all the prayers for my family and especially my daddy! I think we forget sometimes just how powerful prayer can be. We are so thankful for the good report we received today and we are looking forward to all watching the Ballgame together tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great weekend and ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!! Shana

Disney Pictures

Just wanted to share a couple of Disney Pictures from mine and Delainey trip. We had such a wonderful time. We are already planning our next visit. Hope you enjoy!

Update On Daddy

Sorry I have not updated the blog in a few weeks. I have been really busy and when I think about the blog I am usually already in bed almost asleep. As most of you know daddy has been doing pretty good the last 5 months. We all had gotten use of Daddy's new routines with his chemo and and his good days and not so good days. We were at what I guess you could say a new "NORMAL" life with cancer.

On November 17, 2009 daddy had to have 3.5 liters of fluid drawn off his stomach. On November 25, 2009 he had to have another 3.5 liters drawn off and yet another 3.5 liters drawn off on November 30, 2009. To say the least, this is not a good sign of what the cancer is doing in his body. Daddy has a PET scan on December 2, 2009 and we will find the results out on Friday morning. Doctor Hinton seems to think the cancer is growing and that the chemo he is currently taking is not doing the job we need it to do. After Dr.Hinton sees the result from the PET scan we will regroup and get a new plan.

Please pray for my family. We are very sadden by this news. We want so bad for daddy to feel good again and get a good report. Daddy continues to stay positive which helps all of us. I love my daddy so much and all I want is for him is to smile and laugh again. Until Friday........

Daddy's Three Month Report

Daddy had his three month report on September 29, 2009. The report was good! No new cancer. Minimum improvement, but there is improvement! The nurse practitioner was very encouraged. She said colored areas on scan not as dark as in June. Daddy Started back the 5FU again but with a lesser dose. Will go three more months and then see where we are.

Please continue to pray for all of us. Daddy's Spirits are good, but it is very hard to see the physical affect that the cancer and chemo has taken on his body. My mom has been a trooper in taking such good care of him.

This weekend he has not felt all that great. Dad is at the doctor today to get some blood work done to see what might be causing him to be so sick this go around of chemo.

I would like to thank everybody for the continued support and prayers we receive daily. We love you all. I promise I have Disney pictures coming soon. Have a great day! Shana