Welcome to Roni's Calder Family Blog!
We've created this blog to share all the news about Roni and his treatment. This will be a great way to share what we hear. If you get a text or have the chance to visit him, please make sure to share that information with everyone. You can either comment in the "Comments" section or email me (Emily) and I will post it here. I know we are all concerned about Roni and are eager to follow his progress. This will be a place for everyone to stay up-to-date, as well as a place to share encouragement, hopes, thoughts, and prayers for Roni and his family.
As of May 5th, the physicians treating Roni believe he has Burkitt's lymphoma. You can read more about it here: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001308.htm. He is currently at Jackson and prefers to be reached at the number in his room. Please contact me directly if you need those details.
Roni started his first round of chemotherapy on Tuesday, May 4th. It was a difficult night for him, but he was already feeling better the next day. Roni's positive attitude and outlook are helping him through this time.
Quick reminders: Roni also goes by Samuel, so you may hear others refer to him by that name. His wife's name is Marielena (you can call her "Mari"), and his daughter's name is Annette. Annette is a UM student and has been visiting Roni in the hospital frequently. Mari stays with Roni and will be parking in our Calder parking lot, so be sure to say hi to her if you see her there.
If you are able to visit Roni or learn more information from him or his wife, please make sure to share it here. Thank you all! Let's work together to show Roni how much he means to the Calder Family!
This is a blog for everyone to stay up-to-date with Roni's progress, as well as a place to share encouragement, hopes, thoughts, and prayers for Roni and his family. Let's work together to show Roni how much he means to the Calder Family!
Jian-Min and I visited Roni in the hospital this morning. He has been moved to a new room, but it is on the same floor. He is now in a single room. –Amalia
ReplyDeleteI talked to Rony's mom today and she says he is in good spirits. She related to me something that I find adorable and endearing: "Yesterday night while we were visiting, Rony approached Mari and said: 'come here Mari, give me a kiss!' He loves her very much, very much!"
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I went to see Roni on Saturday, but he was sound asleep. I noticed that he had good color on his face. His mom & dad gave me great news: 90% of the tumor is gone! Everyone was delighted with the news.
ReplyDeleteRoni's mom & dad have a favor to request to all that visit Rony: if you have a cold, please leave the visit for another day.
ReplyDeleteHi Roni, hope that you're feeling better and withing you a speedy recovery. I will try to pay you a visit soon. The Best, Frank Paolelli
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