chemo day 4, Oct 18
Hi Everyone, I am really tired. They say it will probably get worse. I have occasional nausea and some pain where they put in the central line but for the most part I am doing well. I think I am so scared of what is to come that I have some trouble staying super positive. I feel like I am in a tunnel…I am so thankful for Don, and mom and dad and all of you. We cannot pray enough!! I walk twice a day and move around the room the best I can. I am hooked to this giant Iv pole which makes everything more difficult. I am so Happy, Laura is coming in today and Ginny is coming for a week on tuesday. Don is hoping to go home for a little while to work at his job so he can save some time off. I will miss him… But the girls will keep me entertained and nobody is leaving me alone while I am here. continue to pray. I will be home soon. I miss my boys and girl. please keep in touch. and yes I still have my hair. I will probably loose it around day ten…. I don’t really care anymore, I just want to live… love everyone , time to go shower. ps. Ginny and Laura will probably be screened for potential bone marrow donors while they are here, keep your fingers crossed 🙂
I am thinking about you.
Love,
Lisa
Karen, I only just found out yesterday about what’s going on. Then Patti posted the link to your blog so I found that today and read through it. I’m trying to work out a visit soon but have some shuffling to do to make it happen. Take care, stay positive and remember there are a lot of people who love you and are praying for you – me included!
We miss you too mama, just keep hanging in there! Debra Hurley says hello, and she’s probably gonna look for you on Facebook. 🙂
I love you!
Hey girl…just received an encouraging word from one of my christian nurses…She said…
“You need to remember that the Doctor is ONLY a doctor…and the Diagnosis is only that…a diagnosis…He can only tell you what he sees on tests and labs..etc…..but God is the Omniscient, Healer, Comforter, Strength, All Powerful, and ultimately In Control! There are many people out there who have had “diagnosis” that have been healed and are disease free…or who still have the disease and are with us long after the so called prognosis that “man” is only capable of giving.”
She told me a story of a man that she knows that was diagnosed with bone cancer and given 6 months…He is still with us 10 years later. Although he still shows the disease there has been no progression. She reminded me that our days are His…and our length of “time” is also His! No disease, injury, etc. can take our lives but what He wills it to be so…we are His and in His keeping. Keep the Faith my dear sister. I love you so much. You are my best friend! I am laying you at His alter and asking for His sweet mercy on us! I will see you soon. I can’t wait to hug you and be with you. You are my better half…I have always loved you even when as a kid I didn’t always act like it. I loved that you always looked up to me and that you knew that I always had your back and would protect you from anything I could. You are MY Baby sis! You are such a tiny peanut…that even poor Laura was never the “baby” of the family (even though she is the youngest member…LOL). You were! Keep your chin up and take it minute by minute…don’t think about tomorrow or what will be coming down the road…Just think about now and how much you are loved my precious sister! With love, from your Big Sis! Gin
Just a note to say we are thinking about you and praying for you. This blog is such a GREAT idea. We will stay updated and keep my mother informed also. I know your mom can’t call her as often as she might like. We stopped by yesterday and took care of Caspian and J.Lo. They look GREAT. Keep your chin up and look at this one day at a time. None of us has a crystal ball, including the Dr.s. Robin.
Hey Karen Its a great day at Bay Medical LOL!! We just learned about the blog and started to read it. We have been thinking and praying for you! Keep thinking positive, we love and miss you. Hope to see you soon! If you need anything at all just let us know. Love (cardio unit)
Jake & Dylan miss you and are praying for you daily. Dylan likes to correspond on Facebook (so check that). We met Rhonda Adams at the Southport Fall Festival – she said you are on their churches prayer chain, and you are on the Eastgate Prayer chain as well.
My Mom and Dad wanted me to tell you that they are daily praying for you.
Zaccheus the Wonder Dog says, “Hi”.
I miss seeing your smile and bright spirit. I am praying for you and yours. Hurry and heal so you can come back to work. I am tired of being the only goofy one here! God bless
thankyou robin, we will get you guys the money soon. I am so glad you got them done. Don will be home this week so maybe he can get intouch with you. we appreciate you guys.
love karem
Hey Karen-
I have sat here and read from start to finish about what has happened and some of the things you guys are up against. It is hard for me to sit here reading without crying. as you might remember my first husband had ALL which is also a very aggressive form of leukemia. So reading your blog has brought back some painful memories and also some great ones. 1 tbs salt 1 tbs bakeing soda mixed in 1 quart of water swish and spit hourly will keep your mouth in good shape during your chemo. I have been in Don’s shoes before. I think this blog is the coolest idea to let people know how you guys are doing and help people keep in touch. And keep you from being bored out of your mind. If there is anything that I can do for your or your family please dont hesitate to ask and it doesn’t matter what, if you need the horses fed or whatever I might can do to help you through this time. We all miss you at work and we are praying for you and your family. Keep your spirits up and I wish you home very soon. My number is in your email if you would like to call if you get bored or if you might have any questions about leukemia and chemo that they dont always put in the text. I wish you well it was a long day a work today so I will chat with you soon.
Leila
Karen,
It is after midnight here in PA. I just wanted to let you know that for the last two hours I have been laying in bed thinking about you. I hope you are resting well and wish you nothing but sweet dreams. I will call you tomorrow.
Love,
Lisa
Karen,
I love you and I am praying for you. I just found out about your ordeal and I am trying to get a visit scheduled. God works wonders and lets be positive and believe in him. I have you in my thoughts constantly and your family as well. I will be keeping up with you and hopefully in touch when we can. Just know everyone loves you and is pulling for you and Praying.
Love you always
Pat