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November 27, 2008
From Paul and Monica Kieffer (parents)
Rachel
has thyroid cancer. She has known for seven years that she has a
problem, but an initial examination back then did not
reveal any big problem. But this summer and fall she learned
that she does indeed have a problem. So she was scheduled for
surgery today at Presbyterian Plan Hospital. We were told that
her surgery would last perhaps 3 hours, so as the day dragged on
with no Rachel in sight we wondered what was happening. It was
quite a family gathering in the waiting area: Monica and I,
Rachel’s husband Eric, Eric’s mom, dad, stepmom, grandmother,
etc. Finally after a 5.5 hour operation we had a post-surgery
briefing by the surgeon, who had worn a Spiderman skull cap
during surgery (our grandson Sean would have liked that!). The
thyroid was removed and some 30 lymph nodes on the right side of
her neck. The doctor was confident that " they got it all." That
was good news for everyone "waiting for Rachel."
Rachel Fite
1841 Treeline Drive
Carrollton, TX 75007
Monica and I brought Rachel
home from the hospital, but not before
getting instructions on all the medication she has to
take these next days. I think that had more medication
the last 4-5 days than she did the first nearly 30 years
of her life. It seems that the pain medication is making
her sick to her stomach, so she may try something else
instead of what they are giving her. Granddaughter Maia
is happy to have her mom home from the "hotpital", as
she pronounces it. However, Maia is not allowed to
"climb" on Rachel the way she normally does, but sitting
on mommy’s lap is ok. For the next two weeks Rachel is
not allowed to lift anything to prevent any damage to
the area that was operated on. It is a big effort for
her to hold her head up straight since she is favoring
the left side a bit (where they removed the lymph glands
from her neck).
Comment from Ruth Root:
Paul, I heard about Rachel. I’m shocked and will be thinking of her.
Comment from Tony Antonacci:
I just heard that Rachel had cancer and I’m very sorry to hear this. My wife, Heather and will keeping her, and all of her family in our prayers. I hope that all is well with you and Monica as well! (I went to AC with Ted and lived in Dallas for 10 years. Ted helped me get my first job. He’s a great guy.)
Comment from Erik and Jamie de Moei:
We will be praying for your daughter Rachel, and strength for you all in this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all and all your families.