For Those of You Following the
Journey of Brita's Mom, Beth...
It will be a go-to place where you can get updates about her as she navigates her battles with cancer and other health issues.
It has meant so much!
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This is a special weekend for our family – for a couple different reasons…and we just want to share.
We got the news this last week that her new treatment is working…tests have revealed that her tumor markers have dropped by over half! And, that, is awesome news and we are definitely celebrating!
This weekend, too, we are celebrating Beth’s birthday. Given all that has occurred and the fact that she is still with us, this is indeed a special weekend! One for which we are very thankful!
As Beth would say, “Family is Forever!” – and her love for her family is uppermost in her heart - today and always, for both near and far.
Thank you for the many thoughts and prayers that have gone out for her. We just wanted to share the good news with you!Hi Everyone!
Brita, here. We are back in production, but not full steam ahead yet. We are fitting in making our paddles, while still caring for my mom. So, we apologize ahead of time for any unforeseen delays in responding to emails, as well as in filling orders. We will do our best to take care of things in a timely manner, but appreciate your continued patience and understanding during this new chapter of our life.
The new chapter?
Well, just when we hoped my mom, Beth, might turn a corner for the better, we got word just this week that her current chemo treatment has stopped working and her cancer has spread once again. So, now they are switching (immediately) to a new chemo infusion treatment, as well as radiation treatments to some areas on her bones.
Despite all of this, she is still being a trooper and is determined to keep fighting. She is thankful for everyone's thoughts, prayers, and well wishes.
With all that has happened in our NorthPoint Paddles family during the last year, the closeness of family and loved ones has become even more important than before. So, we want to take a moment and express our heartfelt wishes...
...to Dads everywhere...HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
...to Moms, too (just a little late :D)...
HAPPY BELATED MOTHER'S DAY!
and on a special note...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BROTHER!
Keep on Paddling!
Brita
Hello, Everyone!
We want to keep you informed as to what is going on with us, here at NorthPoint Paddles. You all have been so gracious and understanding as we have gone through these difficult months and we thank you for all of your encouraging words and support.
Here we are in the middle of November and Brita’s mom, Beth, is still struggling with health issues. Her long-awaited heart valve replacement finally took place a few weeks ago and the surgery itself went well, but, unfortunately, she has had multiple complications afterward, including a mini-stroke last week that, thankfully, didn’t last long and did not leave any ill effects. She is such a trooper and such a strong lady. She taught us kids to survive and that is what she is doing now…surviving. Next, in the weeks to come, she is going to need a stent put in the main artery of her heart that is 80% blocked – which we were not expecting. Currently, she is regaining her strength and recovering from the latest ordeals. Your continued thoughts and prayers are appreciated.
In light of what is ahead for Beth in these next couple of months, we have made the decision to wait until after January 1st, 2023 to resume our paddle production.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding – it means so much.
Take care,
Randy and Brita Isselin
NorthPoint Paddles
Here’s another one of our favorite pictures of Beth – taken a few years ago at a local pumpkin farm...