Welcome to Dianna's webpage.

It has been provided to keep friends and family updated on her life with Fanconi anemia (FA).

Dianna was diagnosed with FA in April 1998.

FA causes aplastic anemia (bone marrow failure), as well as many different types of cancers.

She had a few of the obvious signs of FA: missing both thumbs, deaf in her right ear, very small for her age, and had corrective surgery at birth on her intestines.

Dianna had a sibling donor bone marrow transplant at Medical City Dallas, TX.


Transplant date: October 1, 2008

Dianna went to heaven September 1, 2009

HOME:

126 Edgewood Dr.
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone #: 972-436-4816

Normal Blood Count Range:
White blood count: (normal 4.5-13.5)
Red blood count: (normal 4.0-5.20)
HGB: (normal 11.5-15.5)
Platelets: (normal 140-440)
ABS NEUT#: (normal 1.50-6.50)

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Bret's E-mail-- Thurs. 2/12/09

Greetings to everyone who has followed Dianna’s journey, if you are receiving a version of this e-mail twice my apologies, computer issue.

We had a set back today, just a couple of hours before she was scheduled to be released which means that Dianna and Nanette are still at Medical City . This morning Dianna developed a series of seizures and was rushed to the ICU with extremely high blood pressure. We have been given no definite reason why this happened and are still waiting on test results. At this time the blood pressure has fallen back into line and Dianna was sleeping. The events of the day were extremely stressful on everyone but especially so on Nanette.

We are hoping they both get some rest tonight and starting tomorrow we can get back on the track to getting them home soon. In talking with our Associate Pastor and good friend Truett King tonight he pointed out that God was watching out for us by this happening while still at the hospital and not after everyone had come home. Had this happened at home the results could have been much worse.

For those of our great friends who have followed this process and prayed prayers, sent gifts, notes, cards etc I would like to say “Thank You”, these uplifting acts have been good for both Dianna and Nanette.

I am sure when everything calms down Nanette will resume updating the website so watch for more news


Bret L. Foster
District Manager South Central Region
Phone 972-821-7256
Fax 630-438-8006

6 comments:

Alison said...

Hey Nanette! This is Alison Hughey and I have been keeping up with you guys from the blog and updates from my parents. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you guys and sending prayers your way that you can go home soon, I know this had to be pretty disappointing for your whole family, but hope Dianna is doing much better today!

Unknown said...

Please know that you guys are in my prayers every day. Dianna is such a strong girl, I am so sorry to hear about this. I hope everyting turns for the better soon. Sending all hugs and prayers your family's way.
Sarah

Charisse said...

Dear Nanette,
I only just checked your site tonight. I should have checked earlier! Alan and I are definitely praying and will get our prayer group from church to pray.
Lots of love,
Charisse

Mary Ann Fiaschetti said...

Nanette and Brett, Just wanted to say that I've prayed for Dianna this whole journey. I haven't posted often but am grateful that you keep this blog.

Dianna, Our FAmily is praying that you get to go home soon. It's been a long hospital stay. We are sending many hugs and hoping you can feel them squeezing you! Love,
the Fiaschetti FAmily

Teresa said...

We hope and pray that things have improved. I can't imagine... Please know that we are praying for all of you.

Charisse said...

Hi Nanette,
just wanted to encourage you and let you know that we are still praying for both you and your dear Dianna! Keep fighting, Dianna. I look forward to another update to hear how things are going. I pray things have improved.
Lots of love and prayer,
Charisse