Chemo #11 & #12 / Thank you Party for Pottebaum / Cure for Cancer?

A CURE FOR CANCER!!! NANOTECHNOLOGY  Check this video out!  They are in the testing stages but at 100% for curing 40 types of cancer.  It starts talking about it 4 minutes and 40 seconds in to the presentation,

Chemo #11 - Thursday, September 8, 2011

My friend Emmy Reilly was so kind to take me to chemo this week.  I met Emmy through my husband Steve.  Steve was roommates with Chris who was best friends with Nolan who married Emmy.  We also get together to watch Husker football!  Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to drive and sit with me for chemo Emmy!  XOXO!

As always my friend Lyndsey stopped out to say hello. =)

Me and Emmy

Saturday, September 10, 2011 - Zoo with the Pottebaum's and Delperdangs.

We spent the day with Steve's parents, his brother Brian's family and his sister Judy's family.  We went back to their hotel to swim and eat dinner.  It was great to see you and catch up!

Cousins!
Back: Lexi and Haley
Front: Will, Olivia, Mya and Taya

Olivia, Mya and Taya looking cool in their shades!

Olivia and Steve throwing food to the fish.

Jessica and Taya
You can see Brian and Mya in the back ground

Chemo #12 - Thursday, September 15, 2011

Deb Bothof took me and Lyndsey Foster dropped me off.  Deb is always stopping by to check up on me and Lyndsey does the same with phone calls and stopping by to see me at all my chemos.  It means the world to me ladies that you would take so much of your time to check up on me.  Love you!

THANK YOU to Todd Glorvick for the generous gift card to HyVee and donation to the American Cancer Society!  Todd and I went to high school and college together.  Now that he lives in Minnesota we meet up in Chicago every year along with a few others to go to a cubs game and catch up. Thanks Todd!  Can't wait to celebrate my recovery next year! =)

Thank you - PARTY for Pottebaum

I met all these wonderful people through my husband Steve.  He met them while he was an athletic trainer for the Husker football team.

Jay Terry, Trevor Svoboda, Doak Ostergard, Chris McQuillan, Al Recker, Steve and Nolan Reilly.

Travis Havlovic, Me and Steve

Julie and Tim Reimer

Denise Havlovic, Michelle Havlovic, Nicole Zitek

Al and Sara Recker, Heather and Jay Terry

Michelle Havlovic, Me, Heather McQuillan, Stacy Nelson

Kevin Havlovic and Travis Havlovic



Lindsay Vodicka and Michelle Havlovick
Lindsay's husband Brent came too...I didn't get his picture =(

Thank you for coming out to support us!  We love you all!

Chemo #10 / Thank you-Party for Pottebaum Part 3

Today, my good friend Crystal was going to take me to chemotherapy.  Unfortunately she was unable to come, as her mother Vickie passed away unexpectedly a week ago from today.  Vickie was a wonderful person to be around.  I remember going to their house all the time in high school and always feeling welcome.  Vickie always took the time to sit with us to chit chat about life, school and of course boys!  She always had a smile on her face and laughed all the time.  Please keep Crystal and her family in your prayers to get through this difficult time. 

Vickie Lynn Hayden

Age 58, June 20, 1953- Aug 25, 2011

Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mary Cunningham; and brother, Charles "Butch" Cunningham. Survived by children, Michelle Hayden, Crystal (Brendan) Crowley, Nicholas (Janie) Hayden; 5 grandchildren; and friends.

MEMORIAL GATHERING Tuesday, August 30, 6-8pm at Braman Mortuary, 72nd St. Chapel. Private Inurnment. Memorials can be directed to the American Cancer Society . Visit http://www.bramanmortuary.com/ to leave a condolence.

BRAMAN MORTUARY - 72nd St. Chapel
1702 N. 72nd St. 402-391-2171

My mother was so kind to step in and take me instead.  I can't thank my mother enough for all of her love, compassion and help she has given to me through cancer treatment and my life in general.  I talk to her at least once a day because I value her opinion and advice.  I am not sure what I would do without her which is why I am so sad for Crystal and her family.  She was so close to her mother like me and not to have my mother in my life would leave a huge hole in my heart.  My heart aches for all of them as I know they will miss her so much.

Me and my Mom

Thank you for our new necklaces Heather!

I asked my mom to take a picture of me and Lyndsey....

let's just say she needs a little instruction on how to take pictures.

She had the camera facing the wrong way ...this is me making fun of her =)

Love you Momma!

Me and my friend Lyndsey

She stops by when she is out and about during the week day.

I always look forward to seeing her face every Thursday.

God works in mysterious ways and He takes our loved ones unexpectedly on his terms for a reason.  I do believe that Vickie is smiling and laughing from Heaven and will act as a guardian angel for her family until it is time for them to reunite again.

As for my mother she will start her journey next week.  Her surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th at 8 a.m. in the morning.  Dr. Reilly the general surgeon will perform a double mastectomy while Dr. Montag will do the reconstruction at Methodist Hospital.  The surgery should take 4-5 hours.  Please pray the surgery is successful in removing the cancer forever and for a speedy recovery.

Love you Mom!

Thank you to my Aunt Vicky (who ironically shares the same birthday and name (Vicki Lynn) as Crystal's mother) for the Chicken Soup for the Soul CD's.  I listen to them whenever I am in my car and I am learning more then ever God has his hand in everything we do.

Thank you to my mother and father's friends.  I have had the wonderful opportunity to get to know you and your children.  You have all been so supportive and constant cheerleaders not only for me but for my mother and our entire family.  Thank you for your friendship and love. =)

My mom, Sister Angie, Barb Panzer

My Uncle Terry, Sister Angie and Dad



 
 Joan and John Allen

Jayne and Bill Westering, John Allen, Me, Alex Wolf and Tom Wolf

 

Emily Westering and Me

Tom Wolf and Betty Bode

Molly Hunter with her newest addition Lainey!

Congratulations to you and Mark!

Nancy and Joe Pawlowski

Pam and Terry Penke

Rosy Conrad and Ron Brown

Jan Brown and Nicole Harrington

Nicole and Ben Harrington

I didn't get a picture of Katy Bode and her mom Deanna Wolf

So I took this pic from her facebook page.  Halloween a year ago.

John Bode and Matt Jetter

John and Katy just added to their family!  Welcome to the world Kate Jane Bode!

Betty Bode, Me and Shannon Butler

Sue Peterson, My mom, Betty Bode

Bruce Bode, Alex and Angela Wolf

Bill and Amy Westering

Tom Wolf, Bob Peterson and Bruce Bode

Carol Long and Nancy Pawlowski

John and Lynn Lohse

Not Pictured:

Linde Ringling

Jerry and Mary Anne Grace

Butch and Carol Long

Rosy and Wally Conrad

Mary Jo and Bill Ellis

Barb and Jim O'Brien

Pam Sloan

Butch and Allyn Harper

Matt and Jen Fehringer

 MORE to COME!

Party for Pottebaum - Sneak Peek

All these items will be up for raffle. The raffle tickets are going to cost $5 each (certain items valued over $250 will require 2 raffle tickets), so bring $5's and $10's the night of the event! You won't need to be present to win, we will have you put your name, phone #, and email address on the tickets.  Winners will be chosen starting at 10 PM.

The Party Starts this Saturday, August 13, 2011 @ 7 PM

Vodoo Lounge, 304 N. 168th, Omaha, NE 

Thank you again to Erica McMahon, Jacque Bailey, Crystal Crowley
for organizing the event and all the generous donors!

Website



Duke Basketball signed by Coach K
Coach Mike Krzyzewski
Donated by Jose Fonseca



Duke Basketball signed by players
#1 Kyrie Irving (#1 Overall NBA Draft)
#2 Nolan Smith (21st pick in NBA Portland Trailblazers)
#3 Tyler Thorton
#5 Mason Plumlee
#12 Kyle Singler (33rd pick NBA Draft Detroit Pistons)
#15 Josh Hairston
#20 Andre Dawkins
#21 Miles Plumlee
#30 Seth Curry
#34 Ryan Kelly
#52 Todd Zafirovski
#53 Casey Peters

Donated by Jose Fonseca

Thank you Jose, Duke Basketball Players and Coach K!

GCR TIRE CENTERS

For Cars or Light Trucks

3 Tire Rotations and Wheel Balance

2 - Oil Lube Filter

(up to 5 QT 5W30 or 10W30 Oil)

2 - Alignments

(these will be grouped differently at the raffle)

Thank you to Jerid, Lyndsey and Curtis Foster for your donation! 

TAN IMAGE

4975 S. 155th Street

Omaha, NE 68137

402-614-8914

One Free Air Brush Bronzing

Valued at $28
Thank you to Kelly Robson

Julie and Tom Murren (Owners)

For your Donation

16939 Wright Plaza, Suite 119
Omaha, Nebraska 68130
http://www.shinedayretreat.com/
Spray Tans

Two HUSKER TICKETS with Husker Blanket

NEBRASKA vs. TENNESSEE at CHATTANOOGA

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Memorial Stadium - Lincoln, NE

SOUTH STADIUM

Thank you Jeremy and Kelly Robson for your donation!

Thank you Pam Pottebaum for making the blanket!

Addidas Men's Nebraska Sets with Back Pack and Sinch Sacks
Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL Sizes
Donated by Chris McQuillan

Nebraska Golf Bag
Donated by: Chris McQuillan


NOT PICTURED
Nebraska Duffle Bag
Donated by Chris McQuillan

2 Footballs and 1 Nebraska Helmet

Signed by Tom Osborne and Bo Pelini

Donated by Chris McQuillan


NOT PICTURED
Bottle of Bo Pelini Foundation Wine
Autographed by Bo Pelini
Donated by Tammy Braasch


2 NU VOLLEYBALL TICKETS
November 9, 2011
NU vs. Wisconsin
Donated by Tom & Deanna Wolf
Tom & Misti Wolf
Katy & John Bode
Alex and Angela Wolf

4 Box Seats
September 9, 2011
4 Tickets to the Jim Beam Club



4 - 1/2 Price Foursomes with Titlest Golf Balls
1410 Western Hills Drive
Papillion, NE 68046-7037
(402) 592-7550
http://www.tarahills.org/
Donated by Kelly Robson

Foursome plus Nike Golf Balls
10302 S 168th Street
402-896-1323
http://www.tiburongolf.com/
Donated by Chad and Leslie McMahon

17202 Audrey Street #100

(173rd & Harrison)

FREE MONTH MEMBERSHIP

Donated by Kelly Robson

LA Custom Designs by Lori Armiger
More of Lori's Work Click Here
loriarmiger@hotmail.com

Donated and Painted by Jeff Bailey
http://www.blue80.com/


NOT PICTURED
Robots Authentic Print
Valued at $130
Donated by Lisa McAvoy

Omaha Steaks Gift Card
Donated by Tom Hartlieb

Big City Coffee - Gift Set
Donated by Jacque Bailey

Contour Side Pillow
http://www.contourliving.com/
Donated by Teri Emerton Adams

http://www.braaschdentistry.com/
1111 N. 102nd Court Suite 214
Omaha, NE 68114
402-397-9330
2 Teeth Whitening Sessions

 http://www.chocolatepeacockboutique.com/

Earrings from the Chocolate Peacock

Bracelet with Earrings from Haute Bauble
www.facebook.com/hautebauble
Donated by Leah Buller and Emily Wilson

 

Men's Black Diesel Watch
Retail $85
Donated by Emily Gardels

Large Juicy Couture Handbag
Retail $228
Donated by Emily Gardels

Large Juicy Couture Handbag
Retail $228
Donated by Emily Gardels



Handmade Raggedy Ann Doll
by Marie Behrinig



Women's Northface Jacket
Retail $299
Donated by Emily Gardels

George Simonton Studio Coat
Donated by: Emily Gardels

DKNY Down Coat
Donated by: Emily Gardels



SCHEELS GIFT CARD with Hat
Donated by Lauren Gardels



Maui Jim's Sunglasses with Scheels Hat
Retail $159
Donated by Lauren Gardels



NOT PICTURED
Oakley Sunglasses with Scheels Hat
Retail $170
Donated by Lauren Gardels

Retail $480
Necklace donated by 14 Karat
Linda Quist
16950 Wright Plaza, Ste. 127
Omaha, NE 68130
402-397-9550
http://www.14karatomaha.com/

Baby Girl Quilt and Pillow
Made by Christy Bargstadt

Baby Boy Quilt and Pillow
Made by Christy Bargstadt




Kelly's Little Signers
Baby Sign Language Program
402-210-4464
Donated by Kelly Robson

Cut and Color by Katie Harrower

BUNGALOW/8

1120 S. 105th Street

Omaha, NE

402-934-8727

60 Minute Massage

Shampoo and Spray by Bumble and Bumble

Donated by Leah Buller

Pedestal Beverage Jar with Chalk Board
and Pomegranate Mix
Donated by Lisa McAvoy

Wrist Rocket Sling Shots
Donated by Troy and Andrea Saunders

2 Free Sitting Fees

http://www.sugarblossomphotography.com/
Donated by Jennifer Giorgis

Free Sitting Fee with 11x14 Photo

http://www.amandafishphotography.com/

Warmer and Scents

Donated by Tara Ross

http://www.taraross.scentsy.us/

Food Basket
http://www.wildtree.com/
Donated by Barb Brady

Gift Card
Donated by Andrew Holt (Owner)

NOT PICTURED

Wine Baskets
Includes a bottle of wine with a gift card to a restaurant
Donated by Crystal Crowley

Bo Pelini Football
Donated by Stacy Nelson

Hand Made Crosses by Mary Anne Grace

Painting by Mary Anne Grace

Vince Camuto Leather and Suede Handbag
Donated by Emily Gardels

Birthday Door Hanger
Donated by Betty Bode

Husker Door Hanger
Donated by Jane Stearman

Bracelets from 14 Karat
Donated by Linda Quist

Baby Tub by A Tiskett a Taskett
http://www.atiskettataskett.com/
Donated by Joan Allen and Jen Fehringer

Lia Sophia Necklace and Bracelet
Donated by Lyndsey Nimrick

Beautiful Perfume, Pink Bracelet and Megan Miller Nail Polish

Thierry Mugler Perfume, Megan Miller Nail Polish and Bracelets

Chanel No. 5 Perfume, Megan Miller Nail Polish and Bracelets

Ralph Lauren Perfume, Megan Miller Nail Polish

and Purple Bracelets

Tommy Girl Perfume and Megan Miller Perfume

Clinique Happy Perfume and Nail Experts Gift Card

Thank you to Emily Gardels for donating all the perfume
and Megan Gutsgell for the Megan Miller Nail Polish

I am looking forward to Saturday and can't wait to see you!  I will have my video camera with me so be camera ready! =)