Dear friends, We are creating this communication method to keep all of you informed as to the latest developments with our dear Leslie. As some of you may know, it is exhausting to try to keep everyone informed during a crisis like this and we feel all of our energies and attention need to be focused on Les and her comfort and needs.
We will update this blog periodically as new information becomes available so check it often. Please feel free to post notes to Les here as well. We will read the messages to her every day, so keep 'em coming!
Here is what we know so far:
Leslie has been diagnosed with a very large, Stage 3-4, inoperable primary brain tumor called a Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). It is on the left temperal region, extends down to the basal ganglia and the brain stem, crossing over to the right hemisphere. Five neurosurgeons have been consulted, so we feel confident the correct diagnosis and prognosis have been given to us.
Her life expectancy is quite short - three to six months. She is quickly losing her verbal communication skills and has begun to have problems walking. She is, however, alert but unable to respond. If you visit please do not direct questions to her as her inability to respond is quite frustrating. Rather, just chat with her, telling her about your day, etc.
Hospice has been contacted and they will be monitoring her medical needs and symptoms. As a family, we are going to manage her personal non-medical needs ourselves for as long as we can with one of us taking a 24-hour shift during the week and then Greg taking over on the weekends.
Of course your prayers and support are much appreciated and needed, so please remember Leslie.
We thank you for all your love and prayers.
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We are so SO SO grateful for ETERNAL FAMILIES! & also for the abundance of lovely memories we have with Mom. She has always been a Lady of immense intelligence & compassion. Its not surprising to have so many well wishers come over & bring food & send love to her as we are here at the house. She has probably taken several thousand meals & cared for thousand more children of friends & family in their times of need. Mom is a perfect example of the Lady I hope to be someday. That's who she'll always be to me. ~Joanne Romriell Wilcox
ReplyDeleteWe love you even though it's been years since seeing you Leslie. Be strong and hope you feel our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe are so very sorry to hear! We love Leslie and will remember her and her wonderful family in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe love you and your family. We will continue to keep her and all of you in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteDear Greg & Leslie & Family;
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to take a few seconds and send our love and prayers to each of you. I first met Greg & Leslie while Dental Asst at Pocatello Dental Group. I loved working for Dr.Greg and met Leslie at this time. She is always kind loving and friendly. We love you guys and want you to know if there is anything we can do we are here to help. Matt & Nikole and Kids you guys are in our thoughts and prayers as is the entire family. Families are forever. Love Brad & Kathy Sparrow
I know Leslie from a parenting class she taught at the Marshall Public Library. She is an amazing lady and wonderful mother and grandmother. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. My daughters, Cambrie and Chesnie send their love to Shelby.
ReplyDeleteHeidi Roper
Aren't blogs wonderful to get the word to lots of people? my sister had a stroke and was in the hospital for 3 months and the blog was our lifeline. leslie, you are loved by many of us who are not around poky anymore. the blackham prayers include you and the family.
ReplyDeleteDear Leslie , Greg & Family,
ReplyDeleteWhile in Idaho Falls today, Pamela Clark, a dear friend of ours, told us of Leslie’s illness. We want you all to know that our hearts & prayers are with you & your family.
As Ron & I drove back home, cherished memories of our early years in the Fairway area were recalled. Among those memories are the Romriells with their kind, friendly ways. Ron shared his daughter Amina with the Romriell family on his birthday during those years as he and Amina’s sweet friend Judy shared the same birth date & Amina just wouldn’t miss her special friend’s birthday party. A couple of years ago, we saw Judy & Jared at a scouting event. I wished her a happy birthday, I can’t remember if it was a couple of days early or late, but I do remember that she was surprised.
As friends move away, families grow & the demands on our time change. We too often fail to express appreciation to those who have touched our lives & hearts & they may even be surprised to learn that they are numbered among our cherished memories. We want you to know what a joyful experience it is when perchance we see you. Though my memory sometimes fails me, my heart recalls precious hours spent in neighborhood events & one on one. Leslie, you are ever in my heart & Greg, what a joy to have a dentist whose presence reminds me of happy times spent during our early years in Pocatello. You both always bring a smile to my heart.
I want you to know that I wish to be of service and not just for a time or two. I work Monday , Wed. & Friday and am free every Tuesday & Thursday & can make more time if needed even on my work days. I t would be a privilege to serve in any way needed. Perhaps I could help by helping to take care of Leslie while Greg is at work . There might be a time that sickness in a family prevents other members from being with her so as not to spread illness or whatever the need might be.. I would be so happy to help no matter what the need is.
In case I can’t reach you by phone, Ron & I’s home phone is 233-9682 & my cell is 251-1789. I can be reached any week day on my cell, at work as well as my days off. At home, the service isn’t always good so the home phone works better.
With love,
Ron & Nica
Dear leslie and Greg and family,
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to send you a note to say I am thinking about you all. I just feel so sad. Why you? Yet I know because of my faith that all will work out in the plan of salvation. You have done all that was asked of you in this life and the Lord is in charge. I pray for peace and comfort to be with you. Please know of my love and concern for you. Leslie some time ago you wrote me a letter asking for my forgiveness and I never responded. That was because I was so shocked. I never felt a need to forgive you. But if you want my forgiveness I will surely give it to you. I hope that gives you peace if it was still a issue. I pray for your well being every day. I will try to get to Poky to visit you soon. Love, Sue Summers
Dear Greg, Leslie,& Family,
ReplyDeleteWe continue to hold you in our prayers and wanted to know that we are thinking of you. We tried to contact you earlier. It was such a beautiful site this morning to awake to the snow flocking the trees. I took a picture to share with Leslie next time we see her.
We love all of you.
Ron & Nica