This is Kelsey, To inform you all that my mom passed away on July 5 at 1:30. She was peacefully sleeping from the day before until the time she passed. All of our close family was next to her, and we all put hands on her about an hour before and we prayed for her and then we started singing worship songs and it was a peaceful passing for her to go be with Jesus. I whispered in her ear that I loved her and she could go when she was ready because we all knew where she was going and that she would be in Heaven, dancing with Jesus in her new body. I strongly believe that she started dancing with Jesus because she loved dancing and she was not able to for a long time. We all are so sad because she was an amazing friend, mom, daughter, sister, and an all around amazing person to everyone she met. Her legacy will live on in my heart and so many more.

The Memorial Service will be held at my our church at Calvary Chapel West Grove on July 17, 2010 at 11 am. It will be a celebration of her wonderful life and we will all be sad but we have to remember that she is in a better place now with Jesus. Please wear red to the service because it was her favorite color and I know that would be what she would want.

The address of the Church is:

12832 Knott Street
Garden Grove, CA 92841-3906
(714) 897-8972

In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to the City of Hope, Attn: Central Processing, 1500 E. Duarte Rd., Duarte, CA 91010 and please include: In memory of Jana Dillon in the memo line.

  Jana and Kelsey made the decision to begin hospice last Sunday. She has fought so long and so hard for the last 16 months and she says she's just tired and done fighting. Jana is so confident in where she is going that the peace the Lord is giving her provides comfort for her loved ones. We have had a week full of great family time, full of laughter and tears. Jana has done such a wonderful job raising Kelsey into a beautiful daughter who cares for others deeply, especially her own mother. Her love and maturity is far beyond her 18 years. We have already seen how Jana's faith has affected so many lives and it is our prayer that when you think of Jana, you would see the love of her savior, Jesus Christ, who passionately loves and cares for his precious daughter, Jana Dillon. Though we may not understand why this is happening, we rest in the knowledge that God is in control and His plans are good. It is clear that evil is present in this world but we know God is still greater! Jana and Kelsey have been singing praise songs to the Lord about his goodness with smiles on their faces and tears falling from their eyes as they hold one another.  Jana is eager to go home and be with the Lord but the Lord has not called her home yet. We are treasuring every last moment we have with Jana and she has taught us how truly precious life is... Now go hug your loved ones. :)

This Kelsey typing for my moms dictation!
I made it to Kelsey's Graduation on June 17th, which was a huge goal of mine since my diagnosis back in February of 2009. It was at Cerritos College and with the help of Julie, my parents, Rob & Candace, and Rob's parents, I made it through the ceremony and I ate a good dinner after at Frantones with family. On the morning of June 19th I began to go down hill and I became very weak and I began throwing up again. But by the time the party started that day I was able to be outside with blankets in my wheelchair, of course, to socialize with friends and family. It was a great blessing that I made it to Kelsey's Graduation and I was healthy enough for the party.
The past few days though I have gone down hill very seriously and I truly need all your prayers. Tuesday was very awful, I was in bed all day only eating ice chips that were fed to me. I was barely aware of anyone or where I was, and not talking at all. I had no strength and it took everything I had to get up and go to the bathroom. Today was a little better; I woke up and took a relaxing bath with the help of Kelsey and my mom, I actually put on clothes and perfume (: and I was wheeled to the living room to sit in my favorite spot on the couch!
All of your prayers and loving support is greatly appreciated! I love all of you.

It's me, Jana! I have been out of the Hosp. since Sat. and have been feeling really good since. I have been taking walks with my personal friends who come over and serve as caretakers. There are a few who come over to relieve my mom and sister from all the help I need. Everyone is extremely helpful!!!

I am trying to walk and get my strength back in my hands and legs.

Each time we have gone to Dwy Hosp., we have been able to share our faith with the nurses and here we had a couple also. God is so good!!!

Thank you for keeping me going and please pray that I'll be able to walk normal and be able to drive myself again.

I love you all and I wish all the Father's a wonderful day and my dad THE BEST!!!

"Therefore, be imitators of God as dear children, and walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God......."Eph.5:1-3

June 4, 2010

The last two days have been interesting to say the least.   For the past month, I have had various "ailments" that we have not been able to explain and have not much luck getting in to see the doctor.   So, my mom and Julie decided yesterday morning that it was time for the ER to get all of these crazy things taken care of and figured out.   We got there at 10:30, got right in (because of a little assertiveness), got some blood tests, urine tests, etc. right away.   They concluded immediately that I had a UTI (urinary infection), a spot on my lungs which they thought was the onset of pneumonia, and another type of infection which I'm not sure of.   So, they loaded me up with antibiotics and an IV saline drip.  It was a VERY long day.   About 2:00 they were going to let us go home but I spiked a fever of 102 and my blood pressure dropped to 78/45 so they said I earned a night in the hospital.   Well, my mom and Julie came to pick me up today and to my surprise, the Dr. said I was so lucky that I got to stay another night.   So, my mom and Julie stayed today with me again until 7:00.   I really have no strength and they are still waiting for the cultures to come back and make sure they are treating me with the correct antibiotics.  My hands are not gripping either right now so I am having help with drinking my water and also eating.  Please pray for strength for me right now and that the antibiotics will do what they are supposed to and that I get out of the hospital quickly.   Thanks so much to all of my friends who are SO supportive, loving, and sending lots of prayers.  We couldn't do it without all of you!!!   This is Julie writing for Jana right now since she is spending the evening with her "other" hospital friends and we have the luxury of spending them here at Jana's house and keeping Kelsey company!

Hi everyone, sorry it's been so long since I've written.  I have had a rough 3 weeks, not able to drive or go to work.   One Friday afternoon, my hands started twitching real badly, which made me spill everything and my tongue got fat and I couldn't talk right.  Also, my eyes were looking far off.  It was very scary, so the Dr, ordered an MRI for me and I have been worrying about brain cancer.  I just got the results yesterday and it was negative for brain cancer PRAISE GOD!!!!

Another problem I'm dealing with is that I have too much calcium and I need to get it regulated.  That has consisted of a couple of 4-hour infusions.  They don't hurt, they're just long.

I also had a birthday in there and got to go to the movies, the Angel Game and my favorite restaurant for dinner and I really enjoyed that.

I totally love all of you and I'm sorry it has taken so long to write on my blog.  Usually when it takes a long time to to write, something's wrong.  May God bless each of you and give you lots of peace and joy and happiness.  God bless each of you!!!

Wow, that was so exciting to get 7 comments on my blog.  One was from my little girl I sponsor in Brazil and wsxwhx716, will you please reveal your identity.  All of you re such a huge blessing to me!!!!

I went to the dr. today to get chemo and have my Zomeda infusion.  The dr. informed me that my Calcium count is too high and if it increases any more, I will have to go to the hospital to get it regulated.  Also my cancer markers are increased, so we are going to do one more round of this chemo that I'm on to give my body a little relief, then I will have another PET Scan and probably put me on a more powerful chemo.  I know you're all praying, we just have to be patient for His perfect timing.  I still feel really good, I go to work every day except Thurs. (my day off for dr. appts.), and I have actually been able to stand for a longer period of time.

After chemo today, my mom and I went to lunch, then went shopping for a new dress for a black-tie event for my niece, Megan this Sat.  I found what I wanted and didn't get too tired from the shopping.

I know you're all anxious to see the hair, it's just so hard to catch Kelsey long enough to take pictures.

I continue to covet your prayers and I am so thankful to have all of you in my life and supporting me tremendously!!!  I humbly thank each and every one of you for everything!!!

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"  Phil. 4:13