In-home hospice, wishes for a small trip

The following was posted by the Perry family as a note on facebook on 6/10/11
After oceans of tears, long conversations with the kids, consultations with doctors, and much consideration, my dear wife Niki Perry has decided to go into (in-home) Hospice. This was not an easy decision for Niki because she knows how many survivors and warriors follow her care/progress for direction in their own treatment paths. She does not want to discourage others from treating and wants to remind everyone that each person / cancer/ treatment reacts differently for each person.


Papers were signed this am and we now have addition resources to care for Niki. We want to thank everyone for all of the prayers, well wishes, fundraising, research etc. and asked that nobody give up hope in their own battles. Please don't give up hope for Niki either. We are working to improve her health soon so she may exit hospice and return to treatment. Niki has always exceeded all expectations so never count her out.


Niki has one immediate wish. She wants to take the kids to the " Log Cabin Hotel & Zoo" in Donegal, PA near Pittsburgh. When we could afford it, this is where we stayed during Niki's visits for the vacine trial with Dr. Okada @UPMC. This place has great rooms, and a small but full zoo. Some may recall Niki's facebook profile picture was of her favorite Yak. He was so ugly you had to love him. Zach's last day of school is June 21st, so I hope to get her there directly after. Obviously, as many of you know, money is "THE" object around here so any help with this will be greatly appreciated.


One more thing, I am certain I am overlooking a few but I want to say that without the support groups, friends, family, our children (who have been remarkable through all of this), fundraisers, research partners, event managers, folks who sent money and or prepared meals, helped do laundry or simply provided an ear to shout, scream, cry into, or those that rented cars or loaned us theirs etc... your help, hugs, and obvious love for my wife and our family is immeasurable. We simply could not have gotten this far without each and every one of you and are truly grateful for every single thing you have done for us.


Feel free to contact me directly with any questions. We will still be holding the benefit, and will continue to raise funds (because truthfully we can not do this on the $700/mo income we now have to get by on) as we continue to care for my hero, my teacher, my confidant & best friend.


Great Thanks to everyone,
Niki, Chris, Devin, & Zach