First consolidation is scheduled

November12

Don: I just got a call from Karen. The consultation and blood test appointment today was about two hours long. The results were great and Karen feels fine. We now have the plan. We will be back in Gainesville on Monday for bone marrow biopsy and then in Shands starting Wednesday for the first round of consolidation. Karen was hoping to have a little more time off but, being the trooper that she is, she is ready to get started. She will be in Shands for only 6 days. We will be in Gainesville for 2-3 weeks depending on how she feels. The safest course of action is to stay in Gainesville but we might sneak home for a short visit. Keep us in your prayers. We have a long way to go.

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4 Comments to

“First consolidation is scheduled”

On November 12th, 2009 at 3:48 pm Marsha Dunaway Says:
Don and Karen, thanks you so much for all the information,but I have to admit even though I am a nurse,it was in the field of public health and I know little if anythng much about cancer treatment.I am unsure of what consolidation is and what the heck they are doing.Clue me in. What it is and if Karen is not in the hospital where will you stay??
Have you met my friend Kelly Kannon??I talked with her mom yesterday at our Red Hats meeting. She said that she thought Kelly had spoken to Karen,Muff and Ken. I really like her mom (we are also in the same sunday school class).
Karen,my love I will continue to lift you up in Prayer.You will have the strength you need when the time comes.We have many many people praying daily for you and your family.I know that God answered our prayers.The journey that you are going through is to the glory of God and so you can be a testamony for Him and His Grace. Much love,Auntie M
On November 12th, 2009 at 8:16 pm Theresa Strickland Says:
Karen HL has just informed me today of your illness and I am praying just as hard as I can
On November 12th, 2009 at 8:19 pm Mary Bus' Kummer Says:
Hey Don,
Glad to hear Karen is progressing well…Remind her to good all the good drugs before the biopsy next week…You all are in my daily thoughts and Prayers. Take care and Have a wonderful weekend.
Mary Bus’ Kummer
On November 13th, 2009 at 1:14 pm Holly Cornelius Says:
I’ve been keeping up with your progress here – this is a great idea.
We are all thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

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