The cancer is back
Don: Karen’s cancer is back. They were starting to suspect as much last Saturday. They did the bone marrow biopsy on Monday and we had official results on Wednesday with the final report on Thursday. The Leukemia is aggressive so we are taking an aggressive approach to treatment. It does give us hope for a good outcome but it is sort of a Hail Mary play at the end of the game. The good news, in Karen’s view, is that we will know within about two weeks if this is going to work. She has committed to fighting hard during this time.
She has an issue with her lungs and something not quite right with the digestive tract. These things add a twist to the plan that Shands would otherwise do. The bottom line is that Karen’s main goal at this time is not very far from what she has always told me that she wants. Peace and comfort. We ask for more and continued prayers for the cancer to go into remission, her own immune system counts to climb quickly (10 days after chemo would be great), the plan to work, peace and comfort for Karen and all her friends and family.
We love you all. Your support means a great deal to us both. We haven’t given up and need your prayers. Chemo starts Monday.
Karen and Don, As always you are in my prayers daily,as well as my sis and her dear life mate. Christ said, Peace I leave with you,the peace that is within Me. God grants you what you need when you need it.I had Gods’ angel with me the other day.God Bless Auntie M
You and Don are in our prayers daily. Keep the faith. God is on your side. Love you.
Uncle tom & Aunt Ellie
Karen & Don, Very sorry to hear this news; however, you beat it once and you can do it again! You are such an inspiration to me and many others …. I pray for you daily and will continue. Your faith will see you through. Much love to you and all your family.
god wants you to know ” i know the plans i have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future so put your hope in me and i will renew your strength. i will make you soar on wings like an eagle. you will run and not grow weary. you will walk and not be faint. but put your hope in me. cause when your passing through these waters i will be with you. as you pass through this river, they will not sweep over you. when you walk through this fire you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. for i am the lord your god the holy one, your savior. so be still and know that i am god. for a heart at peace gives life to the body and i will give you that peace.
we will be praying for you daily. you are strong. love you.
I am praying for you Karen. I will be in PC the week after thanksgiving and look forward to seeing you then!
Luv ya!
Love and prayers from all of us!!
Karen my dear sweet friend…concentrate on getting yourself better and we’ll make sure the boys are taken care of here.
Don….If there is anything we can do, please call!!
Love ya!
OH COWGIRL!!! NOT THE NEWS WE ALL WANTED TO HEAR BUT EVERYTHING IS IN GODS HANDS AS WE WELL KNOW AND EVEN THOUGH WE DON’T UNDERSTAND OR LIKE HIS PLAN SOMETIMES ..IT IS HIS PLAN. IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND WILL BE SO ALL ANY OF US CAN DO IS OUR ABSOLUTE BEST TO BE EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO BE. YOU WILL BE STRONG AND GOD WILL HEAR ALL THE PRAYERS THAT ARE OUT HERE FOR YOU AND HE WILL SEE YOU THRU THIS. EVERYTHING IS A TEST ….YOU ARE IN THE HONORS CLASSES I GUESS YOU COULD SAY…TUFF CLASS BUT YOU WILL PASS WITH A’S. I LOVE YOU GIRLFRIEND AND PRAY I DO. YOU JUST KEEP FIGHTING. YOU HAVE A WONDERFULL PARTNER IN LIFE THAT IS A BLESSING…THEY ARE RARE. YOU HAVE A FAMILY THAT IS STANDING STRONG WITH YOU AND SO MANY FRIENDS THAT ARE KEEPING YOU CLOSE TO THEIR HEARTS. I BELIEVE IN YOU, YOU JUST REMEMBER TO BELIEVE IN YOU.
LOVE YOU
SUZANNE
Still praying for you Don and Karen!
Leila