Melpo, Ellie & Faye

Everyone is just as sad as can be; we lost our Ellie Brown Sunday night.  Ellie was an amazing friend, team mate and class mate and the entire community is devastated with grief and loss.

Faye was so lucky to be Ellie's friend and team mate.  They played together as freshmen and sophomores at Creek and on Littleton United's white team. When the United coach and team visited Faye while she was in the hospital they had to take shifts there were so many - an amazing and beautiful group of girls.

Tomorrow is Faye's last chemo session of round 2.  She will be at the lowest point of her cycle on Friday but she is determined to make it to Ellie's service.  With Doctor's consent - and if at all possible - Faye will gather energy, put on her mask, and make it so, otherwise we will have to be there in spirit.

Zoe & Faye - Homecoming Night

Faye's next PT scan is scheduled for Wednesday Oct 26.  This scan is the full body 3D color image that shows remaining live/active cancer cells. Apparently some of the dead cancer cells remain as scar tissue and will show up in regular x-rays so the PT scan is necessary to know how much of the mass is active and it will determine the remaining course of treatment.  Based on the scan we will also find out the details on the radiation - how much, how long, side effects, risks, etc.

How can such gorgeous days be so tough and so sad.  ~Lolly