admitted today
Hi everyone, We are in room 8218, on the eighth floor. We will only be in the hospital for 6 days this time. I’m pretty sure the preliminary results of my Monday Bone marrow biopsy, shows clean marrow. only 1-2 % blasts which is considered normal. This is what we have been told, but need to hear it confirmed from the Doc. I am so glad this time should be shorter and easier to get through. We shall see…
I had such a wonderful time in panama city this past week. The time I spent there, totally restored my hope. I was able to regain my strength. I spent so much time with my boys. We worked out in the sunshine at my barn on Saturday, picking up pine cones and playing catch up. We also attended a very nice church service with Mom and Dad and Laura on Sunday morning. I am looking forward to my children coming to see me over the thanksgiving break. Also Lisa and Chris and Lori and Buffy!! I would love a visit!
I want to thank everyone for the gifts, cards, prayers, comments, phone calls and emails. All my work friends, horsey friends, friend friends, and Dons’ friends. Also all my family! You all give me so much hope! I am finally starting to just sit back and go with the flow instead of worrying about everything. It is very hard to just let go and let God do his work. I feel I have no real control over my life. I guess none of us really do…but I literally, cannot plan anything. My future is on hold for now… I was telling Don today, it’s funny because I was always the big talker out of the two of us, and now he talks more than I do. It’s very different to not work, not have any hobbies, and nothing really new going on. Each day starts running into the next. That’s why this blog is so important to me. Knowing you are out there helps me to know I am still here…crazy huh? I love you guys. thanks for all the support.
Karen,
I am so glad you are doing well and I look forward to seeing you next week.
Love,
Lisa
Karen I am so glad your spirits are up! I am glad you got to go home for a while, you are so right about how important things are and how easy it is to take things forgranted. I miss your Quirkyness and your laugh here at work. Hey there is a web site called http://www.cleaning for a reason.org at this site they help people who are going to chemo treatments they’ll clean your house. Maybe give your husband a break ? anyways I am following you daily and I think you look good with no hair:) better looking then Demi in G.I. Jane Love ya Karen
Karen, I am so glad your stay this time is a short one. I think of you everyday and pray for you often. It’s great to have family and friends! You are special…… God Bless you….love Michele
Hey.
Just to let you know thast my prayers have been with you.
Rode with cash in gene”s arena the other day and met rebecca. She rode cash well.
I look forward to seeing you soon.
Love
mags
Karen… if you are up to visitors while you are at the hospital let me know! Maybe Buffie and I can come see you on Sunday. We can play it by ear. Also, if I can bring you guys decent food, let me know!
Love, Lori
Hi Margaret, I’m so happy to hear from you. I’m glad Cash is getting ridden. He needs the attention. I think about you often. We sure had a great time trail riding together and working with the horses. I am doing really well, but I do miss my old life. It’s amazing but I still feel God is totally blessing me through this time. please keep in touch and let me know how things are going around the horses. I miss you. God bless you and your wonderful little family. love karen
Hi Lori, I tried to send you an email too. I would love to see you guys. Come on by. Sunday will probably be a great day to visit. I am in room 8218 on the 8th floor of Shands new cancer hospital. my cell is 850-527-5054 and Don’s is 850-624-0709. Just give us a call. I can’t wait…
love ya karen
Hey that cleaning site…do they clean family members of chemo patients houses? SIGN ME UP!!!!!!! lol
Oh…are you allowed to clean barns Miss thang! I thought the barn was a “no-no”. Don’t you go and get sick on me! I love you too much for you to be non-compliant and my next plane ticket would have a “butt-kickin” attached! TEE HEE! I love you…but seriously! Take care of yourself…you are not out of the woods yet…Please be CAREFUL!
Hi Karen,
I am an old friend of Lauras and just wanted to say hi. I have been keeping up with how you are on facebook and just wanted to let you know God is in control. He realy realy is. I know it is hard to realize it sometimes but we just have to let go and give it to him fully. I am praying for you each day and know God has great plans for you and your family. Keep the faith and remember God won’t ever give us more than we can handle. Blessings to you, Melissa
So glad to hear your stay will be much shorter this time and sounds like those results are “looking good”. I believe attitude has a great deal to do with how well / quickly one can recover and you have a GREAT attitude, Don too. Prayers continued to be answered every day. Don’t let your guard down!! Remember, when you relax and let your guard down is when that little sneeking horse will buck you off 🙂 It’s also REALLY GOOD that your kids will be able to visit with you during Thanksgiving. One more thing to give thanks for!! Will continue to follow your progress and pray for you / your family and others receiving treatment.
Hi Karen!
I justed wanted to say hi and let you know I’ve been thinking about you a lot and praying for you!
Did you ever get that package from Nebraska? Please let me know if it arrived and whether you liked what was in it. I have no idea what it looks like so I hope it turned out okay! An e-friend from one of my online horse boards made it for you. Should I e-mail the URL to you? I’m sure they’d all love to “meet” you!
What time of day is the best time to call? I’d hate to call and interrupt a nap or dinner but it would be nice to talk to you. Did you snag my cell phone number when I called your cell phone on Sunday? If so, please call any time that you are feeling up to it.
I look forward to talking to you and just know that we are continuing to pray for you!
Love,
Tina
Hi Karen! I am relieved that is going well for you. Keep up the hard fight!
Hello Karen and Don,
We heard about your blog from Dorothy Simpson Bebb (your aunt), Bob’s mom. Mary Ellen, your cousin, mentioned it to us too. We’re from Albuquerque. Just wanted to let you know you have people from New Mexico who are rooting for you and supporting you in prayer. Blessings for your day today!
Chris and Bob Duvall