This past week has included some very special family time for the four siblings, Karin, Gustav, Solvej, and Ulrik. Gustav left on Sunday and will return with his family in a few weeks. Karin has a few more days in Cape Town before returning to the States. She is staying with Solvej at the Appletons for a few nights until they join their father in Hermanus on Friday.
Solvej has now had three chemo sessions. She is very weak and we are very concerned about her. One of the main challenges for her this past week has been an exceptionally painful throat and oesophagus which has made eating so difficult and sore, and as a result she has not eaten much. It seems to be getting a bit better now but please pray for this to heal up so that she can enjoy her food and stay nourished.
Once again thank you to everyone for all your support. We so appreciate all the kind messages, meals, gifts, prayer, and care.
Hi Solvej. We hope you start feeling better and stronger very, very soon. Not being able to eat is just terrible! We think of you every day and look forward to seeing you in Hermanus in a couple of weeks. Lots of love from Robin, Matthew and Jack.
ReplyDeleteI met Solvej on Peterborough on a dragon boat race in June. I was so impressed with her that I interviewed her for a docuementary about BC and dragon boating that I am producing for PBS. Please let her know that is docuementary will air in the USA and it is being made in her honor. She is a warrior. My teamates send regards
ReplyDeleteShirley Ravachi, Team SOS Miami.
Dearest Solvej, My thoughts and prayers are with you everyday. I do pray that you will start to feel better soon. With much luv Sharon
ReplyDeleteHi Solvej
ReplyDeleteWe still here for you and thinking of you a lot as you battle this thing. All the best and we are definitely rooting for you. We look forward again to the good times ... as they will return. Lots of love.
Solvej be strong hang in and focus my friend. You are special and loving and only see good in everyone. You are the one that know love and you deserve all the best. Be unconditional keep your intentions clear and go for it girl. You can and we know that you are a winner. Keep up your faith and know God always protects us from everything out there. Lots of Lovies and Hugs and a Kiss on your cheeck. Ina Meiring
ReplyDeleteDear Solvej,
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers every day. Be assured that God is carrying you through every moment of the day. I do hope you soon will feel the strength coming back. Give my love to Ulrik and your dad.
Love
Birgitta in Varberg
Dear Solvej,
ReplyDeleteWe're following your living story from afar, with prayers and thoughts. I'm constantly mindful of your impact on our lives: if you had not suggested I go to the Seattle Vineyard, Ruth and I would never have met.
God bless
Trevor, Ruth, Simon and Patrick
Dear Solvej. Even though we only met twice, I felt like we had known each other for all our lives when we met in Cape town 2008. I am so happy I met you then because you made me positiv and it´s so fun that they say that we are so lookalike. I hope that you are strong and feel that you are carried, and I pray for you. /cousin Hannah
ReplyDeleteDearest Solvej, As always you are in our thoughts & prayers, we hold you in our hearts. May our Lord strengthen you beyond measure!! We love & care so much, Christine & Chiara xx BIG hugs
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