December 10, 2014 update

Nancy recorded some Christmas music.  We found these songs and have made a second CD of just Christmas music.  Please let me know if I can send you one.  There are 14 songs played like only Nancy could on the piano.  Merry Christmas, BC    billcurryhome@comcast.net.

March 5th update

Nancy's second memorial service was held March 1st in Green Bay.  The Gajafsky family was all there and the event went as planned.  It was a wonderful celebration.

Nancy's CD's are now available.  If you would like one of Nancy's CD's, please email me at billcurryhome@comcast.net.  Include the address where I can send the CD. I will try to send these out the week I get the request.  I will send regular mail. 

Thank you all for incredible support from our entire family.

February 20th update

The video from the first service at Whitworth Chapel is now available. The website is
https://vimeo.com/86583410   and the password: curry.   I do not know if we will be making a video
of the Green Bay service.  Our family was very thankful and pleased to have this video of
this tribute to Nancy and can share it with you.

We will have CD's of Nancy playing the piano available after about March 5th.  I will put the info to get those on the blog.  We will simply mail you your copy.  The CD is Nancy playing 10 hymns and was recorded at home on her piano. 

Our family has been supported almost beyond belief.  Thank you all, BC

February 12th update

Our first service was held Saturday morning at Whitworth.  I am sure Nancy would have been pleased with the service and humbled by the number of attendees.  Thank you's go to Terry MeGonigal for all his efforts in making this happen, Beck Taylor for his welcome, to Bonnie Robinson for playing and for accompanying Mike on his song, Megan Weddle for her piano playing, Bill Robinson for a wonderful message, Cindy Lupton, Merrie Tomlin, Marlene Alberian for their readings, and to Todd, Ally and Mike Curry for their parts.  Our family was supported by Whitworth in every way.  And to our friends who traveled, thank you. 

A CD of Nancy's song was given out at the service. These will be made availble and shipped to those who could not attend either service.  We will update the blog on how to do this after the March 1st service.

March 1, 2014 11:00am at the Suamico United Methodist Church in Suamico, Wisconsin will be the second Memorial service.

January 31 update

Some of you who may be traveling have asked where to stay.  We have a block of rooms at the Quality Inn Oakwood, 7919 N Division just minutes from Whitworth.  The telephone is 509-467-4900.  Let them know you are attending the Curry Memorial Service or simply ask for the Bereavement rate. 

The Green Bay service is set for March 1st.  We will be at the Suamico church that Nancy attended as a child and where we were married.  Times and more details will follow.

Our family has been totally supported in so many ways.  Your kindness is incredible.  Thank you does not seem enough.....blessings, BC

January 27th update

Nancy's Spokane service will be held at the Chapel on Whitworth University campus on Saturday, February 8th at 10:00am.  Nancy and I met at Whitworth, our son Mike also graduated from there.  Whitworth has been and will continue to be a very big part of our family's life. Donation's to Whitworth in Nancy's honor was her request. 

There have been so many nice thoughts and actions by our friends over the fight with cancer.  Our family cannot say thank you enough for the kindness. Blessings to all, BC

The Green Bay dates will be published when they are known.  

January 23rd update

First, I have tried to call many of the followers of this blog.  I am sorry if I missed you.  Nancy went to be with the Lord at 4:45 this afternoon.  She was only on high doses of morphine for just over one day.   She is now in a better place.  We do not have plans yet for services.  There will be two, one in Spokane and one in Green Bay.  The outpouring of love for my wife will never be forgotten.  Our family has been blessed with such great friends.  Thank you all, BC

January 20th update

Nancy did not rebound yesterday.  She spent the day in bed.  She was on pain meds all day.  We did have some short conversations with her.  For parts of the day our family took turns just being alone in the room with Nancy.  Thank you for the terrific support. 

January 19th update

Yesterday was very different for Nancy.  She did not get up until after 1:00.  Soon after, she asked for pain meds.  We did give her medication and got the pain under control but she then slept in her chair basically the rest of the day.  We had limited times to converse with her.  It is Sunday morning and she is still sleeping.  Hospice tells me today she could rebound some.  Thanks for all your calls, emails, texts and well wishes.  Todd and Ally are now here to Tuesday and Mike is still here as well. 

Since the Packers are not playing today, Go Hawks!

January 16th update

Nancy continues to mostly sleep.  What is wonderful is that she continues to need almost no pain medication.  Yesterday she asked for her phone and called her parents in Green Bay.  Todd and Ally are both here now as well.  We have almost around the clock care for Nancy.  Your support is humbling.  Thank you!

January 13th update

Nancy continues to mostly sleep.  We have a hospital bed for her in our guest room.  Hospice has been very supportive and some additional health care has also been hired.  Mike got here late Saturday night and that perked Nancy up.  Todd will arrive late tonight.  We are surrounded with support....thank you all, BC

January 10th update

Nancy has been mostly sleeping and resting.  Hospice has been here and helped.  Nancy's sister Sharon has been here for 2 weeks.  She is an RN and has been incredible in helping and caring for Nancy.  She leaves tomorrow back to home in Florida.  Nancy has basically no pain.  Our Hospice RN Angie will be here this morning to sheck on Nancy.  I am humbled by the amount of support for me and my family. Thanks to all......BC

January 5th Update

Nancy celebrated her birthday January 2nd. We took that day as a medical holiday (no appointments). On Friday we had a 2:00 with the Doctors. Mike and Nancy’s sister Sharon were also with us at this appointment. The blood draw for labs was routine. After review of Nancy’s low numbers (like platelets at 26,000) and her lack of strength, it was determined by the doctors that Nancy’s body could no longer take the treatments for cancer. Dr Anthony and Shanna Majors walked us through the logic and steps going forward for Nancy’s care. Arrangements were made to meet the next day with Hospice of Spokane. The cancer is no longer being treated and all efforts are to make Nancy as comfortable as possible. Nancy could have months or weeks left. Although no one knows, Anthony prepared us that this would likely be on the shorter end of that estimate. Nancy has been discussing the quality of life versus quantity of life since before Thanksgiving. She has been fighting this disease for four and a half years.


We met yesterday to sign up with the Hospice Rep. The first meeting with the nurse and social worker will take place early this week.

Going forward there will be an effort to balance Nancy seeing friends, family time, making arrangements for her wishes, and rest. We will try to support time with Nancy as best we can; however we are warned that her time will need to be very limited. Since the cancer will not be getting treated, her limited strength will be even more compromised. Please understand if we cannot schedule time for you with Nancy.

Nancy has very strong faith and knows where she is going. She feels blessed by all the wonderful support by our wonderful friends. Thank you.

December 31st update

Nancy met with the eye Doctor this am.  He believes there is no new cancer in the front of her eye.  The irritation is caused by radiation and chemo.  He did prescribe drops and some steroid gel for the night....but was not optimistic this would help much.  Also, we are starting home IV's today.  Happy New Year, we wish you all a wonderful and healthy 2014!

December 30th update

Nancy had her Doctor's appointment today.  Her numbers were basically ok so they gave her an 80% dosage of Kadcyla.  She also had Zomeda.  They are changing to IV antibiotics daily given at home starting tomorrow.  Also, Nancy's eye is not doing well.  They had an MRI of her eye tonight.  Tomorrow we see an eye specialist.  The back of the eye appears ok but the front of the eye is not right.
Hopefully tomorrow we learn more about this and get a game plan to improve. 

Nancy is having a great visit with her sister Sharon........Happy New Year!  Also, Nancy has a birthday on Thursday........no way will I say how many years!

December 28th update

Nancy came home yesterday afternoon.  She will get a portable oxygen setup today.  The fever never came back but the oxygen levels were not always in range.  Our next appointment is Monday at 1:00.  We are hoping for a restful weekend; Nancy's sister Sharon arrives tonight for a visit.  Thank you, BC

December 27th update

Nancy's first night in the hospital was restless and her fever was 102.5.  We met with Dr Anthony Thursday morning and here was the update:  Nancy is on 2 new antibiotics (Levaquin and Cefepine), then added (Deflucan) to attack any possible fungal blood issues.  The sepsis results will be back later today (Friday).  Best case, Nancy will come home tonight. 

Nancy will get better from the pneumonia if the 2 new antibiotics work.  The other meds are for possible blood infection issues. The fever must stay normal and her oxygen levels must be over 90% without her getting additional oxygen. Those are the 2 main targets.   The goal is to get her home and back on chemo treatment next Monday.  We hope you had a blessed Christmas.......Happy New Year!

December 25th Second Update

The first update was done at 10:18am.  Nancy got up at 10:30......and was not doing well.  Her blood pressure was low, had a 102 temperature, and was very weak.  We headed for Holy Family hospital around noon.  By 7:00pm, she had XRays and other tests and was checked in for overnight.  The antibiotic may not be doing what it is supposed to, or she could have a blood infection so they did blood cultures looking for sepsis.  I have not been briefed on sepsis so I know very little about it  On a positive note, .  Nancy had Christmas dinner made by our friend Patsy at the hospital.   We see the doctors again tomorrow around 7:00am......  Hope to have more news tomorrow.......again, Merry Christmas!

December 25th update

Merry Christmas!  Nancy did not have any treatments yesterday.  Her platelets were too low for the Kadcyla.  All was delayed until Monday.  She will hopefully have a restful and healing Christmas and resume treatments next week.  Enjoy this wonderful day!

December 23rd update

Nancy had a low key weekend....developed a cough and had a low grade fever Saturday.  This morning she was very weak.  She was scheduled to have PT at noon........and Melissa showed up, took her vitals and call Dr Anthony.  Her rested heart rate was over 135 and oxygen was less than 85%.  We were sent to the Doctor.  Nancy had labs, then EKG and a scan of her lungs.  She has pneumonia.  She had over 2 hours of IV's and got to come home tonight.  We have another appointment tomorrow at 11:30.  She is scheduled to have her second dose of Kadcyla tomorrow....we shall see.  We wish you all Merry Christmas.........and thanks for all your support.