Monday, December 2, 2013

Snowpocalypse

Time for another monthly update! December is here and winter is in full force in Edmonton. We are, unfortunately, in the midst of ANOTHER winter storm with heavy snow, cold temperatures and high winds!

Now, on to Kavan. He's doing well! Working full-time at the bank and enjoying interacting with his clients. Kavan is so charismatic that everyone can't help but adore him! He is healthy and happy. His hair continues to grow, albeit very slowly, and he recently had to go for his first professional haircut. He is always quick to tell others the stories of me cutting his hair and how horribly I did!

Kavan's next check-up at the Cross Cancer Institute is not until January! He is feeling well at the moment, and if there weren't photographic evidence, you wouldn't believe that he had been sick! I've never heard him bring up his cancer, aside from answering other's questions. His attitude truly amazes me!

Happy December and stay warm!

Below are some shots from our engagement session.












Monday, October 28, 2013

Happy 27th Kavan!

Wow, it's been a busy few weeks!

Kavan has now gone for his second round of post-chemotherapy check-ups. Good news, everything's clear! It's always reassuring to hear that from the professional! Now, onto the next three months!

On Thursday Kavan and I won tickets to the Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals game as it was their hockeyfightscancer evening. As part of this evening they were selling mitts with proceeds funding cancer research. We had a fantastic evening and were overwhelmed with the generosity of the Edmonton Oilers. It was a most memorable night!

Proudly displaying our mitts!








In the penalty box



Kavan in the penalty box

Kavan & I with our mitts


This past weekend we celebrated Kavan's 27th birthday. I suppose it was his golden birthday-27 on October 27th! Friday night we celebrated with my family because my brother and his girlfriend were up visiting from Calgary. Saturday night we celebrated with Kavan's close friends. I know how much he cares for his friends and it was nice to see them all together! Yesterday we were both recovering and spent some family time with Kav's family.

Kavan & I



Patrick & Kavan


What a difference a year makes!

Have a happy Halloween!

Monday, October 7, 2013

A Little Hiatus

After a little break from the blog I'm back to give you a quick update on Kavan! This past month has been busy for the both of us. I'm back in school and have committed myself to about four more years in the form of a PhD and Kavan is back at work, actually working full-time!

Health-wise Kavan is doing fantastic! He has been feeling great and is starting to look like his old self again. For those who are wondering, he is still not wearing regular shoes at this point....despite my best intentions I haven't managed to get rid of the mullet shoes. This might be the biggest source of contention in our relationship! Kavan, I will get you into a shoe store and you will buy something....and those shoes will be headed straight for the dumpster!

This is how I feel when I'm shoe shopping with Kav!
It's been awhile since Kavan has had a check-up at the Cross Cancer Institute. In fact, it's been three months since he's had a scan and seen his oncologist Dr.Chu. I guess that means he is due. This week Kavan will go for a heart scan as well as some sort of MRI or CT scan. Back to the cross. I won't lie and pretend these visits do not conjure old anxieties. I have a tendency to sweat the "little things" in my life and Kavan's upcoming visits are no exception. As he likes to remind me on a daily basis, "everything will be fine!".

So, happy thanksgiving everyone! And I will update you on the visits next week after he sees Dr. Chu!

Monday, September 2, 2013

Happy September

After a much needed blog break, I'm back! Kavan and I have been home from our amazing summer vacation for a little more than two weeks. Is it too early to say I need another vacation?

Edmonton at 5 am.....jet lag from our trip
Kavan has been feeling well. His eyebrows and hair continue to fill in and I can't help but think how handsome he is looking these days. He has regained the color in his skin and for the first time in a VERY long time is looking truly healthy.

Enjoying some time at Lac La Biche
We're both back to the grind, Kavan at work and me at school. I think we're both feeling rejuvenated from our trip and ready to attack this upcoming year!

Celebrating my 28th Birthday
I have no updates yet with regards to Kavan's fight against Ewing's Sarcoma. His first follow up appointment is scheduled in October!

Happy September all!



Handsome!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

LONDON

Kavan and I arrived in London via the Eurostar on Sunday evening. We had a lovely time in Paris but it is nice to be with family and not living in a hotel. We've had a fantastic time so far and really have to thank the family for their generosity and hospitality. It's a real treat to be able to spend time with those who we don't see all the time. Aside from enjoying the company of family, we've been out to enjoy a few sites including the London Eye, the London Dungeon, London Tower, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben! Here are a few photos:

Kavan on the London Eye


View from the London Eye


Kavan at the Giant Rhubarb at Leeds Castle


Kavan and I at Leeds Castle

Auntie Marcelle & Kavan at Leeds Castle

Our fancy treat at Buckingham Palace

Me in front of my namesake store

At the Tower of London

France-Lourdes & Paris


I have to apologize, I've been terrible with updating the blog. After a lovely time in Spain, we travelled to Lourdes, France. Lourdes is a small city with a big reputation in the Catholic Church. For over 150 years it has been known as a place of healing. Travelling to Lourdes was a lifelong dream of Kavan's parents and given everything he's been through in the past year, they thought it might be a good idea to take him there. It was extremely rainy while we were there and we shared a few funny experiences. Here are some photos of our time in Lourdes:




Lourdes, France

Kavan and I in Lourdes

Kavan dripping healing water on the sight of his tumor

Love
Beautiful views of Lourdes

Auntie Marcelle, Uncle Mike and Mrs. Hyde in Paris

On our boat ride down the river Seine

At the Eiffel Tower



Kavan and the Palace of Versaille


Kavan and I at the Palace of Versaille


Eiffel Tower

Enjoying Paris by bike




Kavan and I at Lover's Bridge in Paris


Our lock on Lover's Bridge



At the Louvre