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Rod, Deb, Taylor, and Tommy
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Introduction
This is Deb's online journal that was originally created to track and manage her new journey in life that began July 2008 and ended on February 26th, 2009 when she passed away peacefully in our home. I will leave Deb's journal online to share knowledge here no matter how small with other's out there with similar diagnosis to gain additional hope, insight, and experience. Messages posted here are sorted from newest to oldest.
Guest Book
At any time, you can view/leave message(s) for Deb by clicking on the Comments link below each posted message on the left side of this page.
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Thank you to all of Deb's Support Team for seven months of love from Keheley, Highland Ridge, local and friends located all over the US and of course our families. You all made a lasting difference that helped prolong our beautiful Deb's life on this wonderful earth as a precious gift for us all to enjoy.
We will forever be connected to each other.
KTS and love to all!
roddreyer@gmail.com
Video Thank You
By Tommy Dreyer
To Haiti with Love,
(February 2010)
My beautiful wife of 20 years, Debra Dreyer, passed away last year from a rare form of cancer. For months, I struggled to find a special use for all of her beautiful clothes. I wanted the clothes to go to a place where there was great need. At the same time, I wanted to honor Deb’s incredible spirit of love and peace.
The death and destruction caused by the recent earthquake and the monumental loss your country has experienced profoundly moved me. It was then that I knew where my wife’s clothes could make a significant difference. I also know my wife would be very happy knowing her clothes were going to such a worthy cause.
Therefore, on behalf of my sons Taylor, Tommy and my-self Rod Dreyer, we would like to donate all Deb’s clothes and shoes to the women of Haiti. You should know that Debra was a school teacher, wife and loving mother. She believed in peace throughout this great world we all are blessed to live in and I know Debra is smiling knowing her clothes will help provide some much needed warmth, comfort and happiness to the special women of Haiti.
Please know these clothes carry Debra’s angelic spirit of love. It is our prayer that they will help give you strength to move you forward in your lives.
KTS (keep the strength)
This letter was sent with each box of Deb’s clothes.
Special thank you to East Cobb Church of Christ and Walmart for leading the efforts to help the beautiful people of Haiti. Met a very special couple Sam and Marlene who are doing an incredible job with all the logistics to make sure the shipment makes it safely to Haiti via Walmart, Royal Caribbean Cruiselines and even donkeys taking the clothes the final leg to the Haiti villages.
A Special Night of Michael Carlton King Under the Stars (05.16.2009)
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www.michaelcarltonking.com
My family and I have wanted to find a special way to express our deepest thank you to all who helped us during Deb's journey this past year.
To our close friends, special people at Highland Ridge and Keheley Elementary, it was our highest honor and privilege to extend a warm invitation to all a Special Night, under the stars with Michael Carlton King. Michael King is an amazing vocal artist, specializing in R&B classics, and has a diverse repertoire including a little James Taylor. As a special surprise treat, Michael included Eugene who plays the sax. Together, they transformed our neighborhood pool parking lot into a true night of love.
Every song performed by Michael and Eugene were met with many smiles from all. His inclusion of some special songs selected from this site showed his true compassion for the beautiful life connections you encounter in your path of life.
Michael truly melted hearts and everyone experienced a night of love, music and friendship.
Thank you Michael for your beautiful soul and allowing all the wonderful people that helped us during Deb's journey to enjoy your music.
With love to all,
Rod, Taylor, and Tommy
Guest Book
At any time, you can view/leave message(s) for Deb by clicking on the Comments link below each posted message on the left side of this page.
(More instructions here)
Thank you to all of Deb's Support Team for seven months of love from Keheley, Highland Ridge, local and friends located all over the US and of course our families. You all made a lasting difference that helped prolong our beautiful Deb's life on this wonderful earth as a precious gift for us all to enjoy.
We will forever be connected to each other.
KTS and love to all!
roddreyer@gmail.com
Video Thank You
By Tommy Dreyer
To Haiti with Love,
(February 2010)
My beautiful wife of 20 years, Debra Dreyer, passed away last year from a rare form of cancer. For months, I struggled to find a special use for all of her beautiful clothes. I wanted the clothes to go to a place where there was great need. At the same time, I wanted to honor Deb’s incredible spirit of love and peace.
The death and destruction caused by the recent earthquake and the monumental loss your country has experienced profoundly moved me. It was then that I knew where my wife’s clothes could make a significant difference. I also know my wife would be very happy knowing her clothes were going to such a worthy cause.
Therefore, on behalf of my sons Taylor, Tommy and my-self Rod Dreyer, we would like to donate all Deb’s clothes and shoes to the women of Haiti. You should know that Debra was a school teacher, wife and loving mother. She believed in peace throughout this great world we all are blessed to live in and I know Debra is smiling knowing her clothes will help provide some much needed warmth, comfort and happiness to the special women of Haiti.
Please know these clothes carry Debra’s angelic spirit of love. It is our prayer that they will help give you strength to move you forward in your lives.
KTS (keep the strength)
This letter was sent with each box of Deb’s clothes.
Special thank you to East Cobb Church of Christ and Walmart for leading the efforts to help the beautiful people of Haiti. Met a very special couple Sam and Marlene who are doing an incredible job with all the logistics to make sure the shipment makes it safely to Haiti via Walmart, Royal Caribbean Cruiselines and even donkeys taking the clothes the final leg to the Haiti villages.
A Special Night of Michael Carlton King Under the Stars (05.16.2009)
View Pictures
www.michaelcarltonking.com
My family and I have wanted to find a special way to express our deepest thank you to all who helped us during Deb's journey this past year.
To our close friends, special people at Highland Ridge and Keheley Elementary, it was our highest honor and privilege to extend a warm invitation to all a Special Night, under the stars with Michael Carlton King. Michael King is an amazing vocal artist, specializing in R&B classics, and has a diverse repertoire including a little James Taylor. As a special surprise treat, Michael included Eugene who plays the sax. Together, they transformed our neighborhood pool parking lot into a true night of love.
Every song performed by Michael and Eugene were met with many smiles from all. His inclusion of some special songs selected from this site showed his true compassion for the beautiful life connections you encounter in your path of life.
Michael truly melted hearts and everyone experienced a night of love, music and friendship.
Thank you Michael for your beautiful soul and allowing all the wonderful people that helped us during Deb's journey to enjoy your music.
With love to all,
Rod, Taylor, and Tommy
Deb's Story
Journal Archive of Deb's Journey
Chronological Timeline Summary
- 03.08.09 - Deb's Life Celebration at North Unity Church in Marietta
- 02.26.09 - Rest in Peace our Beautiful Deb
- 02.10.09 - Continued increase in weakness, sleep and abdominal swelling. Decrease in appetite and mental state.
- 01.22.09 - Home Health Care Started
- 01.21.09 Zometa Fusion (Cancelled)
- 01.10.09 - Hospice Consult
- 01.09.09 - MRI Neck/Back due to new pain
- 01.09.09 - MRI Brain
- 01.13.09 - Abdominal CT Scan @ GlennLake
- 01.14.09 - Paracentesis @ Northside
- 01.09.09 - MRI of Brain for hematoma follow up
- 01.07.09 - Dr. Yaffe appointment and lab test
- 01.05.09 - Weight 100lb, Increased weakness and sleep. Appetite and mental state near normal. Moderate abdominal bloating
- 12.15.08 - Significant decrease in confusion level
- 12.12.08 - Stair fall on left butt cheek. No bruising but added pain
- 12.11.08 - Blood transfusion (2 Pints)/Discharged from Northside
- 12.10.08 - Paracentesis, Brain CTScan/MRI (Small hematoma found on left brain lobe?) at Northside ER
- 12.06.08 - Abdominal swelling (ascites?)/pain, appetite loss, and increase in confusion
- 12.06.08 - Current Meds: Flagyl, Ciproflaxin, Oxy, Ondanestron, Zolpidem, Sando (Bi Monthly)
- 12.05.08 - Discharged from Northside 930pm
- 12.05.08 - Blood Transfusion-2 Units (After HGB 10.6, HCT 33.9)
- 12.05.08 - Lab Test (HGB 7.5, HCT 25.5)
- 12.04.08 - Chest Xray due to fall out of bed at Northside
- 12.04.08 - Chemoembolization Treatment #2 @ Northside,10am (Dr. Levy)
- 12.04.08 - Lab Test @ Northside Before Chemo Embo (HGB 9.7, HCT 31.2)
- 11.14.08 Zometa Infusion for high calcium
- 11.11.08 - Lab test. Calcium level 12.0
- 11.11.08 - Fasomax prescription for calcium level & Bone Strength
- 11.04.08 - Megastrol prescription for weight gain
- 11.03.08 - (Postponed Until Further Notice) Parathyroid Gland Surgery @ Glenlake (Dr. Lucarini)
- October 2008 - Current Treatments = Chemoembolization, Sandostatin
- 10.28.08 - Liver Biopsy (Left Lobe) @ Northside
- 10.16.08 - CT Scan @ Gwinnett
- 10.08.08 - Blood Transfusion @ Northside (A Positive,3 Units)
- 10.07.08 - Lab Tests (Low HGB-7.3/Hematocrit-22.4)
- 10.05.08 - Switch to Tramadol (Pain)
- 10.01.08 - Discharged from Northside
- 09.30.08 - Chemoembolization Treatment #1 @ Northside (Dr. Levy)
- 09.26.08 - Blood Test @ TownPark
- 09.26.08 - Echocardiogram @ Northside
- 09.25.08 - Restart Sandostatin twice daily
- 09.23.08 - Ab Pains resurface and Hydromorphone8H necessary
- 09.17.08 - Sandostatin Bi-Weekly
- 09.14.08 - Treatment Plan executed with Dr.Yaffe
- 09.11.08 - Oncologist Appointment with Dr. Yaffe
- 09.08.08 - Systemebi Nuclear Medicine Test @ Glenlake
- 09.10.08 - Octreotide Sandostatin Daily Completed
- 09.17.08 - Sandostatin First Monthly Treatment
- 09.08.08 - 3rd Opinion @ Emory (Dr. Kim)
- 09.03.08 - Parathyroid Ultrasound @ GlenLake
- 09.01.08 - Oncologist Treatment Review Call with Dr. Brodeur
- 08.27.08 - MRI Pituitary w/wo Contrast @ Gwinett
- 08.25.08 - ENT Consultation @ GlenLake (Dr. Lucarini)
- 08.21.08 - 2nd Opinion @ GWMC/DC (Dr. Ahlgren)
- 08.20.08 - Octreotide Sandostatin Daily Injections
- 08.15.08 - HydroMorphone 8HR Prescription
- 08.14.08 - MEN 1/Neuroendocrine Stage IV Diagnosis
- 08.11.08 - HydroMorphone 3HR Prescription
- 08.09.08 - Zometa shot for calcium level @ Northside
- 08.09.08 - Blood transfusion @ Northside
- 08.09.08 - Northside Emergency room
- 08.08.08 - High Fever Weekend
- 08.06.08 - Fentanyl Patch
- 08.06.08 - Tommy Pass out
- 08.06.08 - MRI Brain w/wo Contrast @ Gwinett
- 08.01.08 - Octreotide Nuclear Medicine Scan
- 07.30.08 - Liver Biopsy @ Piedmont (Dr. Liou)
- 07.25.08 - Colonoscopy @ Perimeter Surgery Center (Dr. Toubbeh)
- 07.23.08 - Gastro Intestinal Specialist @ Southwood (Dr. Kabir)
- 07.18.08 - CT Scan Abdominal Imaging
- 07.14.08 - Abdominal pain checkup (Dr. Vonck)
- 06.16.08 - Right Shoulder Pains in the Keys (ER)
Links from our Journey
- Susan's Journey
- Stop Pancreatic Cancer
- Carcinoid Care Site
- MEN1 Genetic Consultation and Testing
- Treatment Strategies for Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1
- Deb's Journey Calendar
- Deb Medical Tracking
- TNT - Super Woman Susan Kent
- Steve M's Journey
- Society of Interventional Radiology
- Wiki Neuroendocrine tumor Information
- Last Lecture: A Love Story for Your Life from Randy Pausch
- Our Home Photo Gallery
- Kaiser Medical Staff Directory
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