After three days in the hospital receiving chemotherapy infusions and another visit for an injection this morning, Katie is finally home resting for a few days. She took several anti-nausea medications on a scheduled basis which, thankfully, were very effective. She has eaten fair and has had only a few complaints of feeling sickish so far. These are all blessings.
We are relieved to get these treatments started so as to prevent any further growth of the tumor or associated accumulation of fluid in her lung space, but it also makes the diagnosis a little more real than it was a week ago. I sat beside her the other day in the hospital room and watched as the nurses prepared to start her chemo regimen for the day. The chemo med is sent from a special pharmacy department where it is mixed and checked and rechecked and triple checked. Then, after she puts on gloves and a protective gown, the nurse brings it in the room in a special bag. She uses special IV tubing to infuse it into Katie's port. It's all so special. And I am acutely aware of so many precautions taken with the chemotherapy drugs that are now entering my child's body. No one else wants to touch it but my Katie is getting the full force of it. Chemo kills cancer cells. Cancer cells. Cancer. Oh, crud, for a few minutes I had forgotten. My kid has cancer. Chemo kills other cells besides just cancer cells which is why we have to deal with and worry about a multitude of side effects. So here are some prayer requests: - Katie's red blood cells are already down significantly after this first big hit of chemo. Please pray that these quickly build back up along with the white blood cells. She will have labs on Friday. - Her appetite is down a little, coupled with feeling blah. Plus she is a very picky eater so that makes it even harder to find what sounds good to her and offers calories. Please pray about this. Also, she likes homemade applesauce (without a lot of cinnamon) so if anyone has an extra jar around from their fall apples, that might be helpful. - We are planning to cut some hair this weekend to ease the effects of its loss. This is huge. There will be tears. Many prayers appreciated. We have felt incredibly blessed by so many of you in a multitude of ways. Thank you. The cards and gifts and meals and childcare and cleaning and so many other things have been given in sincere love and are so appreciated. But the prayers. Oh, the prayers are just as tangible and even more important to us right now. We are so grateful. Blessings, Sarah
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Mark Hopkins
11/8/2016 08:39:11 am
Be strong and courageous. God is a healing God. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Jayne Duncan
11/8/2016 08:45:46 am
Sarah and Chad,
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Susan Bello
11/8/2016 09:21:09 am
I pray to u dear lord, that u will put your healing hands on Katie and heal her body of the terrible Cancer. Please dear father I ask this in Jesus Name. Amen. Prayers for all.
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Rose Lawson
11/8/2016 09:22:47 am
What a touching blog... thank you for sharing 😇 Sending love and prayers from our home and our church, NORTH UNITED METHODIST, Ravenswood. I also keep up with your family through my son and daughter in law, Kevin and April Lawson...🙏
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Brenda Cobb
11/8/2016 09:35:06 am
I am always anxious to read your update so my payers can be precise. Katie is in my prayers every day and I pray for her family as well. May our Lord bless and keep you. I am encouraged by your strength and by your faith.
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erin gress
11/8/2016 09:38:27 am
We are continuing to pray God is good.If you have a specific need let us know.We are all here to pray, to fight.Give Katie kisses and hugs!♡♡♡♡♡
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Danielle McGhee
11/8/2016 09:53:26 am
Thank you for the updates! I have been praying for you all! The specific prayers requests are helpful! I don't know why, but the comment about cutting her hair made me cry. God knows each of those hairs and will bring them back even more beautiful!
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The Rummell Family
11/8/2016 09:55:59 am
Sending an abundance of prayers!
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Cheryl Myers
11/8/2016 10:44:46 am
Your Colorado family continues to pray furiously for Katie's complete healing. You and your family have touched so many lives, surely the power of prayer and support will see you through.
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Kayla young
11/8/2016 10:45:39 am
I have tons of homemade cinnamon applesauce that my grandparents just canned a week ago I would be glad to give u some
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Lana Adkins
11/8/2016 10:50:58 am
I am praying for sweet Katie and the whole family. I am so thankful for your update, we really do appreciate you taking the time to do that. So thankful to hear she is home for a few days. Sending hugs to all of you. Love and prayers for your sweet family.
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Amanda
11/8/2016 11:11:10 am
Continued prayers for Katie and your whole family!
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Tim Bolick
11/8/2016 11:52:18 am
Thank you guys so much for the blogs. It saves us all from bombarding you with questions and we know very specifically what to pray for. Plus, it's probably a great way for you guys to deal with it. Bev and I love you all so very much! Hurry and get well Katie it won't be long before BigKick Soccer and we can coach together again! If you think of something you want to eat, let Beverly know, she is a great cook, I mean, just look at me. She will whip it right up for you. She makes the best spaghetti you ever put in your mouth, btw! Love you!
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Christy Kidd Legg
11/8/2016 12:39:00 pm
Lord Jesus I pray that you protect sweet Katie's healthy cells and allow the chemo to attack only the cancer cells. Let Your precious love surround her like a warm blanket. Touch the hearts and minds of her momma and daddy and bring them peace in this storm. In Jesus name! Continued prayers for Katie and her courageous family.
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Gina Dailey
11/8/2016 12:54:47 pm
Praying for your entire family as I know this takes it tole on each of you. Thank you for the updates because it helps me know how to pray for you.
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Whitney Cox
11/8/2016 03:01:19 pm
We are still praying for Katie and your entire family. Prayers s for Katie's appetite, for strength, for comfort, for guidance, that she does have nausea, that she handles hair loss as well as possible, for her red and white blood cells to increase, and complete healing. ❤️❤️❤️
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Whitney Cox
11/8/2016 03:02:40 pm
That she does NOT have nausea. *
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Lisa Cunningham
11/8/2016 03:33:45 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and the rest of you guys! Thank you for taking time to give us updates and specific needs to pray for. God bless each of you during this time!
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Shallon Oglesby
11/8/2016 06:56:11 pm
Mianna and the Oglesby family continue to pray for Katie and all the family. We serve a great God who can do anything. He is holding Katie in his hands and will take care of her.
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Sharon Hager
11/8/2016 07:08:40 pm
Continuing to pray for Katie and your entire family!
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Jennifer Melton Pinard
11/8/2016 07:15:35 pm
So beautifully and honestly written. Prayers for parenting strength and grace as you guide your family and support your child. Please remember to be gentle with yourselves. Much love and light to your Katie!!
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Lorrie Reustle
11/8/2016 08:36:13 pm
Praying specifically for these request.
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Terri Eggleston
11/8/2016 09:56:07 pm
Praying for your family and asking God to supply all of your needs and bring you each comfort during this time
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Susan Dean
11/8/2016 11:06:23 pm
David Plelps with the Gaithers sings a song " Written in Red". It talks about Loves greatest story was told. I love you. I love you. That's what Calvary means. I love you. I love you. I love you written in red. My prayer is that our Father in Heaven will come in s mighty way. Wash every cell in Katie's body from the the top of her head to the soles of her feet, And COVER her with his blood that he shed for each of us. I claim just now victory over this cancer and the Devil for trying to disrupt this family. Thank you father just now for what I Know you are going to do. Amen.
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Andrea Anderson
11/9/2016 07:17:33 am
Thank you so much for the update. We are so very sorry that you all are going through this, and we are praying for Katie and your family.
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Amy
11/9/2016 08:12:49 am
Praying to our Lord that he gives Katie strength, healing and optimism.
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Travis Ownbey
11/9/2016 08:58:49 am
Prayers, prayers and even more Prayers. Stay strong and keep your faith. That's what gets me thru everyday.
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Amy Preston
11/10/2016 06:11:33 am
Prayers and healing for Katie!! God Bless her and the family!!
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