We are convinced that your bracelets DO make a difference!

W. Brett Wilson - (everyone's favourite Dragon and The Dragon's Den) gave Louise a very special sterling silver bracelet when he first heard that she was embarking this battle with cancer. "Strong words for a big battle" he said. The only time Louise has been without her F-Cancer bracelet was during the operation. Brett's direct support of Louise throughout the opening round of this ordeal has has really given us all a big lift. A cancer survivor himself, Brett and Doc Seamans joined forces to provide a $10 million dollar gift to improve urological cancer research in Canada through the formation and development of the Southern Alberta Institute of Urology. For more information, I encourage you to take a moment to watch this YouTube presentation

As of today, Louise is functioning independently. The catheter was removed yesterday, the pain management IV was removed today and Louise is now functioning pretty much on her own.

She is up for about 4 to 5 walks a day around the ward - quite a distance. This afternoon, the weather in Calgary was a balmy 12 degrees C - and she was able to go out for a breath of fresh air - and have a long overdue visit with Bailey...the wonder dog.

At the current rate of progress, we anticipate that Louise will be home by the end of the week!

We count ourselves very fortunate to have relatives and friends like you and Brett to support our family in the battle ahead. It is not an easy journey - but one that we are facing head on - and be counted as survivors - not victims of this horrific disease.

Louise's stamina, resolve and positive attitude go a long way to assuring a successful outcome. Your prayers, positive thoughts and energy give us the moral support we need for the next steps in this journey.

Iain, Grady, Bailey (the wonder dog) and Rod