A Whole New Adventure

February 6, 2024 Big day for our little boy Cooper’s 7th birthday!!

February 6, 2024 Written by Nicky and Nat (Lise’s daughters) It’s with a heavy heart that we are writing to let you know that our mom passed away peacefully today surrounded by her loved ones.   Thank you to all those that have been following and supporting her along the way.  Your prayers and thoughts truly helped. We will be having a celebration of life on February 19th from 12-3pm at Southward Community Park - 84 Mud St W Grassie, Ontario (Grimsby area).  Please email Nicky at nsenese@gmail.com to RSVP or get more info.  RSVP by Feb 15th.

February 5, 2024 February 5, 2024- Dr Flanigan came for a visit.  What a compassionate soul.  What a great respite staying  at McNally House. I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Every nurse, care giver, doctor, coordinator,  cleaning and kitchen staff, are so giving. 

February 2, 2024 Watched a VCR with Steve and Natalie.  Consultant came by for a chat earlier about my health bb

February 1, 2024 10:30 am- Dr Petel came to access my pain killer and have increased it and will monitor closely. 

January 31, 2024 What a nice surprise to see Nicky, Brent, Lyla and Parker who flew in from Florida today. 

January 30, 2024 It is hard to say bye to Cooper and Logan. I am so blessed that they came.  I am so blessed to be able to see them but hard to say goodbye. 

January 28, 2024 Lots of joy when I saw Cooper and Logan ‘s face. 

January 29, 2024 My nights are getting worse. My daughter Natalie has been very helpful. Lots of pain in my nose. Trying a different ointments.  At 4:20 pm-  Nurses gave me a drop of fentanyl to test and see how I react. It only last one hour.  5:00pm- Received another shot of fentanyl. I had such a good sleep afterwards..

January 27, 2024 It was a rough night. For some reason, I sweated so much that that they had to change my pj’s 5 times and my bedding.  My nurse’s name is Hida. 

January 26, 2024 I woke up at 5:30am. Nicky showered and fed me. I didn’t get sick. They inject me before I eat so that I don’t get sick. It worked good this morning.  Nicky is leaving today to go back to Florida but will be back soon. 😢

January 24, 2024 1:45pm- Had my last radiation treatment and rang the bell.  Glad it is over.  When I got back to the hospice, they gave me meds to get rid of my bladder infection. If it is not one thing, it is another. 

January 23, 2024 I decided to continue my blog as long as I can when I can.  Nicky stayed over last night and they had a couch for her to sleep in. She said she slept good.  I slept really good. The only time I woke up was to take my meds.  The staff is so good. They gave me a bath. Unfortunately, with all the movement, I brought up so the nurse injected me with Zofran to prevent nausea.  10:00am- Started the process of seeing friends to say my last goodbye. My daughter is coordinating the visits  since I get tired quickly.  11:30pm-  The cook made fresh hot delicious banana muffins. Looks like soup will be tomatoes.  12:30pm- I decided to have tuna salad rather than tomato soup. 

Some of you may be surprised to hear this message. This is not the easiest blog to write. I haven’t blogged publicly lately because I wanted to be surrounded by my family. I updated my blog today.  On January 18, 2024, I was told my lung cancer is spreading and there is nothing they can now due except to keep me comfortable.  My family needed time to digest the news. They have been helping me get through this whole process. Lung cancer or any cancer is a nasty disease.  I have had so many friends and people reach out to support me through prayers and loving thoughts not even knowing what is happening. I just can’t believe the impact I have had on others.  The good news is  knowing I had no regrets and I have lived life to the fullest. My daughter asked if there was something I wanted to do before I transition and I had nothing to say. I am at peace and ready to receive the Lord.  I am going in McNally house in Grimsby where comfort will be given. It will be...

January22,2024 5:30am- Woke up weak and headachy. Time to move to the hospice. It is time. We are scheduled for 10am.  5:00pm- Went for my 3rd radiation treatment in my hip to relieve pain. Two more to go. Tomorrow and Wednesday and then that is it. 

January 20,  2024 Last night I couldn’t manage my pain in my hip so I didn’t get much sleep. It is my fault because I choose not to take Percocet.  10:30am- I finally caved and took a Percocet and feel so much better.  11:00am- nurse Rebecca from St Elizabeth Hospital came to take my vitals. My blood pressure is low and heart rate high   Had an egg salad sandwich.  12:30pm- Diane brought mom over for a quick visit.  January 21, 2024 Woke up painless probably because I took Percocet. Nice to have my pain controlled. 

January 18, 2024 5:30am- Natalie has left to go home. Nicky is staying for another week.  1:45pm- Radiation begins today for my hip and pelvic area. I will be getting 5 treatments. It is supposed to take the pain away.  6:00pm- Received emergency med kit just in case I need it for an emergency.  Can’t believe for the first time in a long time, I AM PAIN FREE.  Januaey 19, 2024 8:30am - 2nd day of radiation.   My next treatment will be on Monday., Tuesday and. Wednesday. 

January 17, 2024 9:30am- Vanessa came to take my Vitals and we brought her up to date on what is happening.  11:00am- Peter, a physio therapist came over to discuss my case options for physio. He was really good. He will come back next week.  Received a call from Walker Centre stating I will start radiation tomorrow. 

February 16, 2024 1:00pm- Dr Flanagan Palliative doctor and and Dr Petal came over to access me for McNally house. She hopes to have a bed for me within 2 weeks. We hope to stay in Grimsby area however I have other options in St Catharine’s or Hamilton.  It was a great discussion and they educated Natalie, Nicole, Steve and Diane on the process of being moved to McNally house. 

January 15, 2024 Woke up feeling not bad. The girls stay on top of my pain meds.  I was strong enough to get my hair cut and take a shower with their support.  I ate so much this morning and Nicky made me a cappucino. I really enjoyed it.