May 8, 2007
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Du mieux pour Marina . Marina is a bit better .
Du mieux pour Marina
Marina is a bit better
English version after the French texts .
Mes lecteurs se souviennent que ma belle - fille Marina a été opérée le 23 novembre 2006 pour un cancer au poumon . Mais le chirurgien n ' a pas enlevé la tumeur . Il en a prélevé un fragment et une première analyse a montré que ce cancer était chimio sensible . Il a décidé une chimiothérapie pour réduire le volume de cette grosse tumeur . Après quoi il opérera .
Mais les autres analyses a été très longues et finalement le diagnostic était un cancer de la plèvre côté coeur . La chimio a seulement commencé le 1er Février et elle a duré sur Février -Mars . ( 3 séances ) . Des examens ont eu lieu a la mi Avril . Marina se sentait un peu plus forte et ils ont fait un séjour en Bretagne pour se changer les idées . Voici quelques photos d ' Avril dernier .
My readers remember my daugther - in - law , Marina , had a surgery on November 23 , 2006 for a lung cancer but the surgeon didn' t remove the tumor . He took only a bit of it and a first analysis showed that the cancer was very reacting to the chemo . He decided a chemo-therapy to reduce the size of that big tumor . Afterwards he will remove it by a second surgery .
But the different analysis asked much time and finally the diagnose was a pleura cancer ( heart side ) . The chemo started only the first of February 2007 and it lasted over February /March ( 3 chemos ) . Afterwards she had exams at mid April . Marina felt herself less weak and she took with husband and children a stay in Britany to change their mind . Here are some pictures
Marina in April 2007 in Brittany ( France ) Photo JB Fauquet Click for enlarge
Marina on the beach with her daughter Manon ( wearing a pink /white suit )
April 2007 Photo JB Fauquet Click to enlarge
Antoine (4) and the sand castle April 2007 JB fauquet
Our son Jean-Baptiste , Marina ' s husband
Photo Marina Fauquet April 2007
Et le 2 mai 2007 Marina nous envoyait le message suivant :
" Bonjour à tous, je viens d’apprendre par téléphone les résultats des examens que j’ai passés. La chimio a eu de l’effet, ma tumeur a diminué, pas de 50% mais elle a bien diminué selon le médecin. Je vais donc continuer avec cette chimio fin mai pour 3 autres cures. Cela fait du bien au moral !
Encore merci pour votre soutien. "
And last May 2 , Marina sent to us the following message :
" hello to all ! I have just learnt by phone the results of the exams that I had . The chemo has been efficient , my tumor has diminished , not 50% but it has much diminished according the doctor . So I am going to continue the same chemo to start at the end of May ( 3 chemos ) . It' s good to keep a good spirit !
Thank you again for your support "
And Janine and I thank you my friends for your thoughts and prayers .
Comments (122)
And the prayers and thoughts will continue. So thankful that she is doing a bit better. Good thoughts and happy wishes for you and Janine, too. Hugs and smiles......Char
what wonderful news! i hope she continues to make good progress!
She is so beautiful!! I am releived that the treatment is working! Sending prayers your way.
Michel ..I am so happy the treatment is working for her...Tell her we in the states are praying for her////
what a handsome family....especially your son!!! LOLOLOLOLOL
God bless you and Janine and all your family(((HUGS)))
I'm glad to hear this! She will be better in no time by God's grace.
This is an excellent update, most re-assuring per the well being of Marina. I believe she is a very strong person. I am so glad for her and will be waiting to hear more as things progress and I will keep her in my thoughts. I will be sure to let Bunny know and will also encourage my other sis and her group to keep on praying.
God bless us all,
Best wishes for Marina and her family.
That is wonderful news! I will continute to pray for her recovery!
<3,
Aubrey
Very good news. Prayers will continue Michel. You have a beautiful family.
Shirley
Oh! They are such a beautiful family. I pray everything continues to go well! That's fantastic news.
Quel bonheur! C'est bien vrai que parfois les miracles arrivent.
Je suis très contente pour vous, ne quittons pas de prier, tous ensemble avec vous.
Merci de nous avoir mis promptement à jour.
Ciao.
what amazing family. I will keep her and the whole family in my prayers for this time. I hope and pray that she will live a full life and healthy life.
This is a wonderful answer to prayer. She will continue (and all your family) to be in our prayers. I am thrilled that they were able to get away and have some relaxation. I think that is an important part of healing as well.
You sure do have a lovely family.
Karen
She does look good. I'm so glad the chemo is working.
I'm very glad the family got to have a vacation. It certainly is important to get away from it all and just have some fun and relaxation. I'm happy Marina's treatments are helping her and I hope the tumor continues to respond to the chemo.
Christine
I will keep praying that things go well. You have a beautiful family. Thanks for sharing. Ang
These photos of Marina, Jean-Baptiste and the children taking a break on the beach are fantastic! The photo of your son flying the kite is excellent!! I'm so pleased to read Marina is on the road to recovery. I hope and pray her treatment cures her completely.
Thanks for letting us know how Marina is, Michel.
Oh my, I didn't know*..I am so glad to see her and such a happy family enjoying and living life to the fullest*sandcastles..* kites.* beach..* They are such a good looking family too...what wonderful news this must be for you all* I will keep her in my thoughts* and hope that she continues to do well* and heals more and more* thank you for sharing this..and thank you for you comment* take good care..have a peaceful night...Lee
* It's also good to 'hear' the happy positive letter she wrote::)
I have been wondering about her. Glad to hear that the tumor has gotten smaller, and hope the next round of Chemo shrinks it enough to have it removed.
The pictures are wonderful, and it looks like the change of scenery has helped them all. SHE IS BEAUTIFUL Sorry about the capitalization, but my computer likes to act up once in a while without any help from me!
Wonderful news. Please share my love with your entire family, and now that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Glad to hear that Marina is getting better!
Ann.
This is such encouraging news. Marina and the rest of you will continue in my thoughts and prayers. She looks wonderful! I am so glad that you shared this good news. I have been thinking and praying already...She is so lovely and the rest of the pictures show happiness which you deserve.
God Bless you all!
RYC: La cremerie is just an ice cream place. There is a restaurant in the main part of the hotel. Years ago, they prepared a lot of French Cuisine and had a wonderful French maitre de....They have changed through the years. C'est domage! There was a French Restaurant in Mt. Dora that we always visited with mom operated by a family from Alcacia(sp) We loved and went all the time. It was a mom, dad and son. They moved to another place and finally got out of the business.
Oh...BTW: I like the results of your election.
Love,
Francoise..
Oh Michel and Janine! What wonderful news! Thank you so much for letting us know Marina's good news and sharing her note as well. Please tell her how pleased and that she absolutely shines in her pictures! She is a beautiful lady and you can tell she has a wonderful attitude. We will continue to pray for her!
Were you and Janine able to go with them to the beach? The pictures of your family are just great! You do have one very beautiful family Michel!
Love to you all!
xoxo Cat
YAY! I am so happy! Lung cancer is tough. It's one that's hard to kick. I am glad she has one that is responsive to her chemo.
Kirsten
That is truly a blessing for all of you. I'm so glad to read of the positive progress.
what a blessing!!! and we shall keep praying here. she looks fantastic!! many blessings, melinda
Oh, Michel! My heart is uplifted to hear such news! This is wonderful. Does she handle the Chemo well? She looks fantistic. I am very happy for her and all of you. This is a stressful time, but God is there carrying you all through it. I can hardly type for being so happy at this news! - Rachel
Marina et tous sont dans mes prieres... (accents graves sur les deuxiemes Es de "prieres" et "deuxieme"...)
so glad to hear your good news.....
beautiful girl
i pray for more good!
What wonderful pictures! Looks like a good time was had by all. A beautiful place to relax!
Sending you and your family my good wishes, and hopes for a full recovery for Marina.
I'm glad things are working out for Marina. It's good to see her smile. I still keep her in my prayers every night.
I'm happy to hear Marina is getting better. May she continue to recover and become healthy again. ~Vivien
What a wonderful miracle medicine can be. I am so very thrilled for your Marina and family. My prayers are still there for her and they will be in my heart forever
praise god!! she looks great!!! i do hope she continues to make progress!!!
also it's wonderful that they had a holiday in brittany. i pray and hope the next round of chemo is as successful!! 
love, angela
Its wonderful news and Marina is very postive which really helps. Praying that the next course of Chemo gets totally rid of the tumour. Wonderful photos of their well needed break .
Glad you enjoyed the cake
Wonderful news about Marina. Will continue to send out my thoughts and think of you all.
That is wonderful news. May she live long and prosper.
Michel, This is such good news!! I have been thinking of Marina and wondering how she was doing. I'm so glad to hear that she is responding to treatment and also that she was able to share a wonderful vacation with her family. The pictures are beautiful! I will continue to pray for Marina's recovery and also for all of you, her family. Karen
That's great news. I hope she continues to get better
Wonderful news Michel. I'm so pleased that Marina is doing well and more importantly has a positive attitude as I'm sure that helps. The photos are beautiful as are your family, they all look so happy and relaxed. I will continue to keep Marina and the family in my prayers. The power of prayer is awesome.
Marie
AMEN!!!!
Mimi
Your Marina is beautiful! She is correct in stating you need to have a strong spirit. Cancer is a terrible disease, I will pray for her to be well. The pictures reflect a wonderful holiday. God's Blessings...Penny
Oh Michel, such happy news! May the Lord continue to bless Marina with progressively good health and Jean-Baptiste and their beautiful children with their mother and wife for a very long and rewarding time.
Blessings to you and yours dear sir,
Lilymaid
michel and marina this is a very wonderful blog. thank you both for updating us. marina you look wonderful, -you shine in the photo with your family at the beach! your attitude and your families' attitude is strong and it has served you well. thank you michel for the blog what an amazing gift this morning. -g
I'm so glad to hear she is getting better. I pray she will continue to heal and recover.
Marina, GET WELL SOON !!!
God be with her!
Dearest Grandfather, it makes my heart soar to see Marina smiling and enjoying her life and her family there in Brittany. It is good that the chemo is working! I send healing prayers for her, that her treatments continue to make her well. Be sure that the ocean and family joy are healing as well! Sending much love to you all ~ Paloma
that is great news for your family! The pictures show how good she looks, and how happy she looks too! I am glad they were able to have a family vacation and get away from the stress of life.
Love, Aimee
I am so glad your daughter-in-law is improving. I continue to pray. I could sell my home myself I have a friend who did that, but it would take much longer. I have one realtor but she put it in a multiple listing. Many realtors are showing it. Off to apply for another job this morning. Judi
I'm very happy to hear this, dear Michel...I've been thinking of you all...and I can feel your relief all the way in Texas. The good news is, it's getting smaller...and Marina looks healthy and radiant!
Much love, Lowie
I continue to pray for Marina and the whole family. She looks very good in the photos. God is able to heal, and He gives man the knowledge and skills to assist Him. Thank you for sharing this encouraging news.
As ever, Carol Suzanne
so glad to hear the good news about Marina! Your grandchildren look like their mother.
The beach looks so lovely!
Thank you for the update and wonderful photos of your daughter-in-law. Your family is so loving and loved. Love and hugs to you all.
Jesus, have mercy on Marina and heal her! I am rejoicing with your family at the good news, and asking bodly for more. God is good.
That should say "boldly".
Oh my Gosh! That is wonderful news!!!
Prayers and Love still sent your family's way
Thank you for the good new about Marina. She is very beautiful and I am praying that the cancer completely goes away. Thank you for the update.
Blessings.
Becker
My prayers will be that she will savour life abundant... amen.
She looks good and hopefully this next round of chemo will make the tumor disappear.
What wonderful news, Michel!! I have been reading more and more about the success of making the tumour smaller and it is very encouraging. That coupled with the fact that you have such fine surgeons there. I feel very strongly that Marina is going to get completely well. Perhaps you know that my niece had breast cancer with an operation and chemo only to have a recurrance in her lung. They were completely successful in treating it. I think this will happen with Marina. She is quite lovely and your son handsome. Of course, your grandchildren are adorable!!! I read your last blog and was so happy to see Janine and the grandchildren doing what they love best, working with grandma. They will always remember this.
God's blessings be with you and your family!
Bev
Oh Michel, that is good news, and the photos are just lovely. With all my heart I hope that the next lot of chemo will continue to bring good results.
what a beautiful woman and i wish her much strength and good health.
Regarding harmony: Yes, I find it works much better for us if I try to keep everyone on happier terms. This way we can enjoy the children and grandchildren together and not be fighting all the time. We get along better now than we were together. That is how it goes.
- Rachel
What wonderful news, Michel. I have been on chemotherapy for my Multiple Sclerosis. As long as I took medication for the nausea, it helped me tremendously with my MS! Unfortunately, for this type of chemotherapy, patients are only allowed to get a maximum lifetime dosage. I've already met my limit, so I'm on to a new, (and hopefully, more effective) medication.
Good news, your prayers I hope may well have been answered.
A fine set of photos too As ever Ron
That is wonderful news!!
I hope for you she recovers. My heart melted when i read your blog. I recently lost my brother to cancer and dont envy anyone who is going through such a time with it. Your family is most beautiful and so cherished.
I can actually read about half of the french you posted although I am a little rusty.
That is a very good news. A message of hope, like the flier Jean-Baptiste is driving.
We keep our prayers for her.
It was a good idea to go for a vacation in Bretagne and thy had nice weather too.
Antoine is already building his castle.
Amitié
Carlo
Je suis tellement heureuse pour vous!
beautiful pictures, and I will be thinking and praying for Marina, ta Belle Fille - and for all the family...
God is still in the business of miracles. We will continue to pray for your family with a special one for Marina and Jean-Batiste. What a special way to celebrate Mother's Day with such good news.
Oh I am glad it brought back memories for you *:) and simple..and happy...you can't ask for more than that...so true** thank you...have a wonderful day* Lee
Good to hear that!
I pray that she will continue to get better
i love your comments thank you Michel. -g
Michel,
My prayers for you and your beautiful family. Such a brave Marina...all of you really. Thank God, truly thank God for modern medicine. She is a walking miracle.
Bless you...bless your family,
GraceAnn
If I buy a duplex or a manufactored home here there will be room for a garden cannot have a home without a garden. Love to you, Michel, Judi
Wishing Marina all the best, Michel. We'll be praying she beats the cancer. She's definitely has the courage for the fight! You have some lovely photos of her and other members of your family here. Thanks for sharing them! Of course I recall Leah's age - 13. When a child achieves the age of 13, we call them a teenager. Sorry I didn't say that in my blog.
Yes, I remember what the French government's position on Iraq was at the time, but I know French people who did not agree with their own government. Sometimes I don't agree with my government neither, but I do in this case. I think I'll be agreeing more with your government now that President Sarkozy will be taking office.
Enjoy the weekend!
Michel: Thank you for your comment on my site. No, the archelogical dig wasn't "necessary" to add further proof but it did add one more item that clearly shows the people, places, and "rites" (whether they be pagan or biblical) in the biblical text were actual happenings. Unlike some "so called scriputures", archelogical digs continue to unearth proof of what is written in the biblical text.
Pontius Pilate's name was not discovered until the the 20th century. Before that dig many sceptics "knew" that he never ruled. What a shock when they found incriptions about him on different pieces of dug up antiques.
On another note, I am praying that your daughter in law, Marina, gets completely well.
I appreciate your postings very much. My daughter has been to France and I can't wait until I can go to. If it is soon then I will contact you so you can tell me what sites to see that are off the tourist path.
Blessings to you,
Becker
Thank you God. I'll continue to pray for Marina. She's beautiful for being so positive about this.
Awww! That is so sweet! Thank you, Michel! - Rachel
Je suis contente pour vous et votre famille. Bon weekend.
Anthea.xx
I am glad that she is getting better and will continue praying for her and your family.
Wonderful news Michel and Janine! I'm very happy for you and your family.
Has she considered seeking out a physician of natural medicine? I have purchased books by Maureen Salaman who is a nutritionist with many degrees. It has been worth reading for us and we have found her work to be sensible. We are in the process of making many changes to our eating habits and have added supplements. I've noticed having more energy and feel healthier. Her book titled, "Nutrition, the Cancer Answer" has loads of information. Even for people who don't have cancer, it is a good preventative guide.
Sounds like France and the US is going to be better friends. Do you like your new President? RYC: Thanks for the comment.
SUPER BONNES NOUVELLES ! MERCI MARINA
MERVEILLEUSE FAMILLE !
Et quel MAGNIFIQUE cadeau pour la Fête des Mères
J'ai mis le lien vers un livre qui peut faire une différence dans la vie de Marina sur ton site fotolog cher Michel
voir les 3 commentaires sur le site amazon.fr
Grosses bises et amitiés à tous
Nous à Macao ce weekend pour la mega inauguration d'un nouveau mega casino
http://www.hotelinteractive.com/hi_index.asp?page_id=5000&article_id=7716
Ahhh Michel, que bonne nouvelles!! J'ai prié pour Janine. Jean-Baptiste et elle ont des enfants, non? Ca c'est trés dûr, d'être mamman et d'avoir peur qu'elle ne vivrait pas...les femmes sur http://www.bclist.org me l'ont dit de temps en temps, "j'aurait eu lacher la traitement mais j'ai deux enfants....trois enfants...." Mais maintenant il y a beaucoup d'espoir. Pardon my awful french, d'hâbitude j'utilise alta vista babelfish pour corriger les erreurs
Best wishes for Marina and your son. I'll include her in my daily prayers.
Happy Mother's Day to you wife! How do you celebrate mother's day?
Hugs, Annika
merci pour votre message. Alors, vous êtes Français?
J'adore le piano et j'espère qu'un jour je pourrais faire mes recitals.
Je suis contente que Marina est mieux. Je vais prier pour elle.
bon week-end!
*steph x
Great that she's doing so well! Lovely photos.
Good morning, Michel ~ Just wanted to say thanks for your sweet comment. I always smile when I see you've been by my site to leave a comment!
Yes, Cat is a sweetheart and we really enjoy spending time with her! She is a very kind person and I am grateful to xanga that we met and are able to hang out every once in a while!
Anyway - just wanted to let you know that you are one of my favorite xangans and I hope you are having a fabulous day!
Love, Aimee
God Bless you and yours sweety
!
HAPPY MOTHERS' DAY
Je suis heureuse que things seem to be going well with your belle fille's health. I hope they continue to improve. She's a beautiful woman. Peace to you all!
Michel, I am so happy to hear that Marina is doing so well! This is very wonderful news. Congratulations to them all!
I love the pictures--your family is very beautiful!
((((HUGS))))
Love,
Marguerite
Michel,
Thanks for stopping by.
I appreciate the update you gave us on Marina. Your son and Marina and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christy
Dearest Michel...RYC: I have many notebooks (diaries), probably at least 20! One per year, but some years, I have not kept one...I just replaced my last one in April. Happy Mother's Day to the lovely Janine, you'll have to fill me in on the festivities...I am making brunch for my mom and sister, then we are headed to an art exhibit in Fort Worth...my mom is a docent at a spanish art museum in Dallas...I'm very proud of her!
Luv you! Lowie
How are you Michel. Do you celebrate Mothers Day. Are you taking your wife out or having family in? Judi
I will keep Marina and the family in my prayers. It is SO good to know that everything is going well. Beautiful photos of the family thanks for the update and sharing.
I love the beach!! I'll pray for Marina and your family. God bless you all.
Bonnie
Morning, Michel! The quiche cooked nicely, and is ready and waiting for mama to arrive! A docent is a museum guide, she is a spanish art expert!
Sending you love from Texas, Lowie
The pictures are just pictures of mothers and children no one is particular. My children do not want me to put them on the internet. So I respect their wishes. Judi
Well, Michel. I missed this post!
I have been so occupied with other things, however I was always saying a silent prayer for Marina. I hope that she will continue to recover and get strong.
For you and Janine and your family this is certainly the best news!
This is wonderful pictures here.
I hope you have a lovely week!
Love, Rosemary
Excellent news! I'm happy for her and your family for the good news.
Marina est tres jolie! i will pray for her and for the family.
Thanks for the comment on my xanga.
prayers for Marina and for all those who love her.
I am so happy to hear that she is better. I will continue to pray for her and for your family. May God bless you all and give you strength and peace during this trying time. Blessings, kc
That is awesome news. Amen...
I am waiting on the job. They are suppose to call me this morning. I am waiting on an offer for the house suppose to hear by tomorrow. I feel impatient will pray about that. Judi
DEAREST MICHEL, I HAD BEEN WONDERING ABOUT MARINA, ANNALISA CAME TO SEE ME AND WE SPOKE ABOUT MARINA, I AM SO HAPPY THAT THERE HAS BEEN AN IMPROVEMENT, I AM ALWAYS SO RETICENT IN ASKING, AFRAID PERHAPS OF NOT GOOD NEWS.MY PRAYERS ARE FOR MARINA AND HER BEAUTIFUL FAMILY.
RITA
Cela est merveilleux pour savoir, mon ami. Je suis si heureux d'entendre la Marina obtient sain encore.
How wonderful that she is making progress. Here's hoping all goes well.
How wonderful that she is making progress. Here's hoping all goes well.
That's terrific news! I hope she continues to improve & the next round of chemo shrinks it even more. I will continue to keep her in my prayers & wish her much good luck.
Spirit is everything as you well know. What a lovely family you have Michel and I am happy to hear your daughter in law is coming along so well. BRAVO! Keep up the great spirit!
As for me and mine. We are well. Mom is holding her own. My niece is to have a baby in November and if it's a girl it will be named after Mom who very much wants a girl of course. We have lots of boys and she will be adored and spoiled rotten but of course so will any baby born into this family. Mom's cancer is being held in check by an experimental drug. This buys time. It will not reduce it (not yet anyway) but surrounds it and keeps it from growing. So far so good. The other side of the drug is not good. It comes with a horrendous rash but as Mom says she is alive and with Dad. Alive is everything. But I worry as she is wasting away so small, but her spirit is alive and kicking. It is hard to watch.
We had a wonderful Mothers Day. it looked like a florist unloaded at Mom's house. We all got flowers of course.
I have had my Sister from Hawaii visiting with me. I had to spring clean to get ready for her visit. Now I need to save to go back to see her again. I have been there three times already. I love Hawaii. I have seen Maui and Oahu (She lives in Honolulu and works for American Express travel) I am ready for some ocean and tropical island fun.
My muse has left me as far as the poetry goes for now. It is not something I can force. It was something that just happened. I do need to write on the page and have been trying to decide how to continue with Slinky. Maybe renaming and doing something different I don't know.
Anyway I have written you an epic ha. Hope you and your family are all well. I know you are gardening. Dad already has tomoatoes the size of golf balls. The plants are lovely. Hope it continues this way.
You take care and you are a dear to inquire. I promise to start slinky again soon so check back with me.
Love Brenda
I'm glad that the treatments are working. She has a great father-in-law!!
Coworker bought a mattress; see my flickr in a few days for pictures of us in the mattress store!
RYC: The old dog in that car wasn't too hot, Michel. Both back windows of the vehicle were open and the day wasn't hot. You are a very dear man being concerned about the dog.
I'm really glad to hear your daughter-in-law is feeling better! And it's wonderful that she's so cheery and keeping her spirits up.
Good to hear of her progress. How could a trip to the beach NOT brighten her day ?
Our prayers will continue, of course.
My continued best wishes for Marina during her recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with her and the family. Thank you for sharing these wonderful pictures, Michel.
I am sorry I have not updated in a very long time. I should do so soon. Enjoy the rest of your week, my friend.
such good news, michel
the family looks very happy there by the seaside
i wish her continued success with the chemo treatments !!!
xo
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