As I type, we are all en route to Cincinnati. Katie by helicopter, Chad and I in separate cars, accompanied by friends, at different intervals. I should arrive at the same time as Katie and Chad will arrive later. It has already been a difficult day, but I find myself hopeful for the first time in days. I am praying that the team waiting on her at Cincinnati Children's Hospital will see her condition with a fresh set of eyes and a strong plan. Please pray that with me. Maybe just pray that for me because, if I am honest, it is just hard for me to pray right now.
Katie is requiring extra means to support her breathing right now. Her chest tube was replaced this morning with a larger tube, allowing more fluid to drain. This has already begun to help her breathing. She is fighting multiple issues right now. Cancer, infection, fluid on her lungs, and maybe other disease processes. There are lots of questions right now with not a lot of answers. Yesterday, I felt incredibly hopeless. Today, for whatever reason, I have hope again. I am leaning into what I know. God will not leave us or forsake us. He is sovereign, and He is still on the throne. I don't feel these things right now, but I remind myself that I know they are true. Thank you for the abundant ways you love us. Please continue to pray. Blessings, Sarah and Chad
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Katy
4/19/2017 04:05:06 pm
Love and prayers, our hearts ache for your family, we are in constant prayer throughout the day.
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Whitney Cox
4/19/2017 04:10:41 pm
I haven't stopped and will continue to pray. My heart is very heavy for Katie and your family. We love you!
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Wendi
4/19/2017 04:11:17 pm
Praying hard for your precious Katie everyday!! Prayers for your family as well.
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Shelli
4/19/2017 04:14:19 pm
Continued prayers for all of you 🙏🏼💜
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Alan Perkins
4/19/2017 04:16:10 pm
Continue to fight...never loose hope..Our daughter Autumn was treated at Cincinnati Children's and they are great and have a better understanding of the latest treatment and procedures.
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Darlene Bartee
4/20/2017 12:31:34 pm
Prayers
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Erica
4/19/2017 04:18:09 pm
Constant prayers for you Katie and all the Cobb's.
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Tammy Bush Rogers
4/19/2017 04:18:11 pm
Prayers for Katie and all of you.
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Vicki Brown
4/19/2017 04:18:50 pm
Prayers!! For comfort and strength! Wisdom for and knowledge
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Pam moyer
4/19/2017 04:21:20 pm
I will continue to pray for her and yous
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Monica Mawyer
4/19/2017 04:22:29 pm
You are going to be amazed of the amazing team and knowledge at Cinncinati Children's - there is HOPE, Continued prayers for your entire family during these days of uncertainty! Prayers for a healing touch!
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Darlene Geyer
4/19/2017 04:24:32 pm
The power of prayer for sweet Katie. Strength for all of you.
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Kim swindell
4/19/2017 04:31:05 pm
Praying for you and your family. I can't imagine how emotionally and physically exhausted you are. Please know that hundreds of people are praying for Katie. I have put her on multiple church prayer lists as I know other have done also. We will pray when you can't. God is the GREAT physician.
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Oaks Family
4/19/2017 04:31:34 pm
Our family is praying for Katie, your family and the while medical team at Cincy. You all have not left our minds in days. Prayers 🙏
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Tammy Baker
4/19/2017 04:32:22 pm
Praying for her new medical team and for Katie!
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The Durgin Family
4/19/2017 04:32:40 pm
Prayers for Katie are being placed before the throne. ❤️ the Cobb family.
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Ann Marie Young
4/19/2017 04:33:53 pm
We continue to pray without ceasing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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4/19/2017 04:33:55 pm
"Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." - Isaiah 41:10
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Miranda Young
4/19/2017 04:34:32 pm
Continuing to pray for Katie and for all of you!
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Rose Lawson
4/19/2017 04:35:47 pm
Thanks for update. Have had you all in my thoughts and prayers today. Will pray for you all at our choir practice and Wednesday evening service tonight. 🙏
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Laryn Creighton
4/19/2017 04:40:41 pm
We are praying for continued strength for all of you!
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Samantha Roberts
4/19/2017 04:41:52 pm
Praying for you all!!
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Bryn
4/19/2017 04:44:08 pm
Lifting you and your family in prayer. Remember that God will carry you when you feel like you can no longer walk. Keep your hope and trust in him. We will continue to love you from afar and know that we are here when and if you need anything. 💜💜
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Jacquelyn
4/19/2017 04:47:44 pm
Praying without ceasing
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Becky
4/19/2017 04:56:27 pm
Continued and constant prayers for the whole family and your new medical team. You are loved and lifted up. 💜
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Jane Hoover
4/19/2017 05:01:34 pm
Merrild and I will continue praying for Katie and you and Chad and your family at home. I will pray for God's presence, your medical team, and new hope.
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Kerri Hughes and Kambri Henry
4/19/2017 05:02:50 pm
Hello we go to church with you all and Kambri played volleyball with Katie. We are praying hard for Katie and your family. I know the girls close to Kambri are praying too. You are not in this alone as you probably know!! Safe travels!
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Amanda
4/19/2017 05:03:52 pm
Continuously praying for Katie and the whole family.
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Melissa Appleton
4/19/2017 05:07:13 pm
You guys are Constantly on my mind. Praying for strength and healing for Katie, wisdom for the medical team, and of course your entire family.
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Jackie Sweeley
4/19/2017 05:23:41 pm
Praying for Katie and your sweet family. God woke me in the wee hours this morning praying for Katie. My husband and I are praying for her healing.
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Karen Bradshaw
4/19/2017 05:18:59 pm
Sarah - we have an employee who's 15 month old son has a rare illness and they have been to Cincinnati to Children's for treatment. They were very impressed with the hospital, patient care, parent support, etc. I say that to encourage you that you will be in good hands at that facility. My prayers continue to be with Katie and your entire family. Love you.
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Krista Capehart
4/19/2017 05:19:21 pm
Lifting you all in prayer. Much love, prayers and thoughts for you all and the medical team in the days to come.
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Von francisco
4/19/2017 05:21:20 pm
Prayers and hugs for you and Katie. I know you are having a hard time struggling with this, but the higher power has his hands around you all, god bless and good traveling.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤❤❤❤❤
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Susie Cunningham
4/19/2017 05:30:56 pm
Praying for God's healing and strength for Katie & your family!
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Dianne Harrah
4/19/2017 05:47:54 pm
Prayers for Katie and the family. Prayers for the medical team. God hears and understands. We don't know what tomorrow holds, but we know who holds tomorrow.
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Carolyn
4/19/2017 05:49:50 pm
Prayers and hugs for you guys! We love you Katie! Prayers for healing and strength!
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Bernie and Rose Gatens
4/19/2017 06:02:44 pm
Continuing to lift you all up in prayer.Cincinnati Children's is a fantastic hospital.I spent 2 summers there with a lady from church.Her granddaughter had open heart surgery and 2 other surgeries within the first 24 hours of her life.Every team dr worked very well together.That precious little girl who wasn't expected to live is now 6.Praise the Lord.At the same time her grandson was born there and had a kidney removed at birth.He is great as well and is 6 years old as well. If ever you can say a hospital is wonderful, it can be said of that one. We will continue to pray to the Great Physician to bring a complete healing upon her. Will also pray for strength, comfort and peace at this very difficult time.May God wrap Hisnlov I ng arms around you all.
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Janice Boseley
4/19/2017 06:14:14 pm
Katie, My son worked at that hospital and they will do everything for you. We will pray, pray, pray for you. I cry every day for you, and I know the children's hospital is the best. Mark is also thinking about you and they are the best. I love you Jan
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Jeanette
4/19/2017 06:21:15 pm
Sarah and family, Please know we all are thinking of you guys and especially Katie. Praying for her daily. If we can be of any help just give us a shout. Hang in there and I thinking of you.
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Lynn Lucas
4/19/2017 06:24:17 pm
Father God We lift Katie her Medical team an family before Your Heavenly Thrown asking You in Jesus Mighty name for a Total Healing in Katie's body for Guidance from the Holy Spirit to show the Medical team what treatment will work so there will be now waist of time Father ,We also as for comfort an peace for families An Friends as we wait for You healing in Jesus Mighty Name we praise Your Name 🙌Hallelujah🙌 thank you Lord
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Don Covert
4/19/2017 06:27:10 pm
That is a wonderful hospital with a fantastic staff Continuous thoughts and prayers,,,,,
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Donetta
4/19/2017 06:35:05 pm
Sending you lots of love and prayers my friend.
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Stephanie Mayberry
4/19/2017 06:35:24 pm
Praying for Katie and your family!!
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Paula Shafer
4/19/2017 06:47:50 pm
Praying for you Katie and your dear family!
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Mike & Rachel Bailey
4/19/2017 06:57:10 pm
We are praying for God to call a special team of doctors together for Katie and for God to bless and heal her without anymore complications.
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Vanessa Higginbotham
4/19/2017 07:11:58 pm
My heart aches for you and your family. I'm praying for a God to give you strength and peace through this very difficult time. Jesus promises us that when we can't find the words to pray, he will intercede for us. I've heard that Cincinnati Children's Hospital is absolutely amazing. I'm praying for you to get the answers you want and need.
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4/19/2017 07:13:36 pm
My family and friends are lifting you and your family up in prayer throughout the day. I am believing God's perfect will, compassionate heart, and loving ways will be evident in you all's lives today. I pray for the hands of the doctors, nurses and staff that will come in contact with your dear Katie. I pray for the atmosphere to be saturated with peace that goes far beyond what we can understand or even imagine. Though I don't personally know you Sister, I am praying and believing and in hope right along with you from Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Sharon
4/19/2017 07:21:43 pm
Jesus said, Pray without ceasing" Praying for your sweet Katie! Prayer changes to things! Jesus said, "Where two or three are gathered in His name, ask what ye will and it shall be done'"
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Freedoms Promise Ministry
4/19/2017 07:32:14 pm
She is on our prayers list,. We will keep her and your family in our prayers
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Matt and Lana
4/19/2017 07:38:02 pm
Continuing to pray for you and your family! Prayers that God will deliver comfort and wisdom your way this evening.
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Chastity Moore
4/19/2017 07:39:26 pm
We've been praying...praying so hard. Thoughts of Katie and your family on my mind several times a day❤️
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Jana McGinnis
4/19/2017 07:41:38 pm
As a mother, I can't even imagine the plethora of thoughts & feelings that you are trying to manage as you support your daughter through this difficult time. As a sister in Christ, I understand the struggle of KNOWING His presence & FEELING His presence. Please know for certain that we love & care for you as a family; and that we pray without ceasing, because we KNOW that his grace & love & mercy are all powerful and His promises are true.
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Nicole fuellhart
4/19/2017 07:47:03 pm
So many prayers for strength for Katie and the entire family! Sarah my heart aches for you but please know she will be in the best care there...amazing medical team!! So relieved to read your update that she was stable enough to move. Continued thoughts prayers and love my friend!💜
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Tom & Leslie White
4/19/2017 07:56:36 pm
Praying for Katie.....Praying for you & Chad.......Praying for the kids.
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Sharon honaker
4/19/2017 08:16:21 pm
Praying for you and your sweet daughter Katie. God is good and his arms are wrapped around her.
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Miss Christy
4/19/2017 08:18:55 pm
Many prayers and love sent to your family ♥️
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DEM
4/19/2017 08:26:59 pm
Prayers for your precious Katie and your family.
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Shelley Coleman
4/19/2017 08:31:41 pm
My momma heart hurts with you. Praying constantly. Thank you for sharing your heart and allowing us to be part of this incredibly raw and painful journey. May God be with you all in mighty ways and may He raise Katie up in wholeness for his honor and glory.
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Brittany
4/19/2017 09:18:44 pm
Prayers for Katie and you're family!
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Jerri Rees
4/19/2017 09:19:51 pm
Much love and prayers!
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Tim n Beverly Bolick
4/19/2017 09:32:39 pm
We continue to send our thoughts and prayers to ALL the Cobb family. Special prayers for Katie's strength of mind and body. We petition and claim a healing from The Great Physician for Katie's sicknesses. We know that in this God will be glorified. Amen Special prayers for Chad and Sara as parents to be strengthened and have peace of mind!
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Brittany
4/19/2017 09:37:50 pm
Prayers for katie and your while family❤
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Belinda
4/19/2017 09:46:55 pm
Praying for Katie, your family, and her Medical team!
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Sharina
4/19/2017 09:54:30 pm
Stay strong and prayed up! I know it's difficult fighting cancer myself right now and every day is a new struggle. Some days you just feel like laying down and sleeping and never waking up again. Then you think about all the others before and after you that fought a similar fight and never gave up! Praying for your strength!
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Cara
4/19/2017 10:00:17 pm
Hi Chad & Sarah,
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Tanya gilbert
4/19/2017 10:12:55 pm
Thank you for your honest update. When my kid was on chemo I couldn't even sing songs at church about him being a good father. We are here to pray for you when you can't, and to my knowledge we have never actually met. But I will earnestly pray for you to be her strong mom she can look to. Fake it until you make it. And keep reminding yourself that he is on the throne. But it doesn't help your mommy heart when you watch your child suffering like you are. I know your broken, I am sorry for your hurt. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this hard and horrible time. All my love, tanya gilbert
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Andrea Clark
4/19/2017 10:20:02 pm
Sending prayers up for you and your family.
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LeeAnne
4/19/2017 10:53:02 pm
Praying unceasingly for Katie. Lifting all of you up in my prayers.
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Sam and Amy Preston
4/19/2017 10:56:32 pm
I'm sure as a Mom you question this challenge in your life, but keep trusting that God will be with Katie and you every step of the way. We are praying for Katie for healing, we are praying for Dad and Mom and the siblings to understand the need right now and for them to know they are not forgotten. I have Katie and the family in my prayers multiple times per day! God is an awesome God and he can bring a special touch in a mighty way!!! Keep the faith and look up expecting his blessings according to his will!!!! God Bless you and Miss Katie!!!!
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Judy Stanley
4/19/2017 11:09:08 pm
My prayers are for God to provide comfort to Katie and to the family. I have faith in God and I have faith in the staff at Cincinnati Children's hospital. The nurses and doctors are knowledgeable and caring.
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JuLea and Dave
4/19/2017 11:09:28 pm
We are praying for wisdom and guidance for each person that comes in contact with Katie. And also for each person you meet while there. Praying that the moments of rest you have during this challenging time will be a refreshing rest. Prayers that each of your children will know a peace that surpasses understanding while you are all working towards this common goal. My prayer is also that we each continue to lift you up and minister to you in ways that you may require. As Aaron and Hur lifted up Moses arms during battle we lift you up. Continued prayers.
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Ben & Laura
4/19/2017 11:22:59 pm
We are praying so much.
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Jeanne Roush
4/19/2017 11:54:52 pm
Neighbors that have never met but sharing prayers for Katie and the family. God Bless,
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Connie
4/20/2017 02:00:05 am
Prayers of healing for Katie, and prayers of strength for this mom and dad! I pray for the whole family dear Lord that you would let them feel your strength and love surrounding them. We ask these things in jesus' name! Amen!
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The Oldhams
4/20/2017 07:09:34 am
Love and Prayers!
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4/20/2017 08:51:13 am
We are praying and thinking about Katie and your family daily. Praying for peace, comfort, wisdom, and healing. I am told the Child Life Specialists at Cincinnati Children's are excellent. I hope they are a blessing to Katie and your family like they are to Luke and our family at DeVos, where he is treated.
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Missy Smith
4/20/2017 09:10:49 am
Praying still for Katie, her doctors, and for all of you!
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Jeanie McKinney
4/20/2017 09:14:25 am
I am so sorry you are all having to go through this. I just can't think of anything harder. My heart hurts for you all and for Katie. I am praying constantly for her and for you.
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Connie and Aunt Grace In Ohio
4/20/2017 10:18:14 am
Strong Healing Prayers going up for Katie .... God is in control ...Sending Love , Prays and Hugs ...From OHIO
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Joey & Jennifer Bowling Goldizen
4/20/2017 01:36:53 pm
Cobb Family,
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Cathy Stutler
4/20/2017 02:03:27 pm
You are in my thoughts and prayers! You keep reminding yourself of what you know is true sweet friend! I will also pray for strength and you could begin to feel God's warm light breaking through. Love you all!
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Trudy
4/20/2017 02:59:51 pm
Hugs and more Hugs.....God is what we hang on to...our only comfort. Continuously praying for your sweet little Katie!
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Nicole Powell
4/20/2017 08:34:09 pm
Sending prayers for continued hope and healing. You have all been through so much. 💕🙏🏻
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Vicki Shroyer
4/20/2017 09:25:44 pm
Please know that Katie is in excellent care at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Genuine prayers for you, Katie and the family.
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Rudy Raynes
4/20/2017 10:15:13 pm
You're Not Alone by Squire Parsons sung by Kingsmen
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S G Perry
4/21/2017 06:22:07 am
Continued prayers for Katie and her family.
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Melissa
4/21/2017 09:01:14 am
We are praying for your sweet Katie. All of my children attended Winfield, I have one still there so katie is personal for us. My grandson (#BrycetheBrave) has been in Cincinnati Childrens since January 13, 2017 and will be there at least until the end of May. They are such an amazing hospital with the absolute best cancer floor. The nurses on A5 are truly Angels on Earth. The past four months have brought us ups and downs but the staff at CCH has been amazing and so helpful and caring. I know Katie is headed to the right place and that God sent her to CCH for a reason. Stay strong Momma, Gods got this. If you ever need to cry or vent or step away, we are on A5 and would be glad to meet you.
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