Monday's lung biopsy results were definitely directive. The pathology shows that the progressive disease in her lungs is the lymphoma and not infection. Unfortunately, even though the pathology again confirmed that it is Hodgkin's, it is not acting like Hodgkin's normally acts in that it is quite aggressive. Over the last several days, on top of recovering from yet another surgical procedure, she has developed a more frequent cough, nearly constant fevers, and has also required a little bit of oxygen. The numerous antibiotics are being weaned back and a new high dose chemo regimen started last night. Home keeps feeling farther away. Hope keeps getting stolen from us. The questions in our head are abundant. The doubts are real. At times, our faith feels thin. But we know that this is why we take the time and do the work to develop roots in our relationship with God when life is good. Because the roots need to be there when the storms come. God does not promise in his Word that if we follow him, life will be easy. In fact, he explicitly says the opposite. As the attacks of this world batter us, we lean on what we know about God and not what we feel. We are so grateful for family and friends who are continuing to encourage us and immensely thankful for the Living Word that comforts and guides us. There was a time when the disciples were filled with fear and with three simple phrases, Jesus allayed their fears and restored their hope: "Don't be afraid. Take courage! I am here!" (Mark 6:50). And that's what we'll do. We will find our courage to face another day because He is here with us. And that is an anchor of hope for our souls. Thanks for journeying with us! In Christ Alone, The Cobb 7
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Jill Ennis
5/18/2017 11:21:10 am
Continuing to pray for God's hands upon Katie and your family.
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Karen Wilhelm
5/18/2017 01:20:18 pm
Many prayers sent may God bless you and family
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Barbara Duty
5/19/2017 10:03:28 am
My daughter, Christa Berry, has let me know about Katie's illness and asked for prayers for her, which we are glad to do. So sorry that your family has to endure what you are going through now, and especially your beautiful Katie. After reading your posts I know that you have truly put your trust in our God who can do all things and I believe it too. With all the prayers going up for Katie and your whole family we are praying He will answer in a positive way and allow Katie to be healed and continue to grow and flourish in this life with her family. May God's richest blessings be yours.
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Amanda
5/18/2017 11:22:00 am
Continuously praying.
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Tom & Leslie White
5/18/2017 11:30:02 am
Our prayers continue for Katie
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Joy
5/18/2017 11:33:08 am
Prayers for Katie and your whole family. Prayers for peace and for healing for Katie.
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Erika Klose
5/18/2017 11:40:52 am
Continued prayers. Love to you all.
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Jane Hoover
5/18/2017 11:44:39 am
Our prayers continue for Katie's healing and comfort. Prayers are also lifted for you and your children at home.
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Darlene Geyer
5/18/2017 11:44:58 am
Thank you for the update. Katie is very much on my mind and in my prayers. Prayers for all of you.
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Jackie and Joe Sweeley
5/18/2017 12:05:09 pm
Praying continuously for Katie's healing and for strength for your family.
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PJ Lively
5/18/2017 12:05:25 pm
Praying for Katie and your whole family!
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Lou
5/18/2017 12:07:03 pm
Still praying!
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Tim n Bev
5/18/2017 12:11:43 pm
So sorry to hear this news. We had huge hopes for a much more positive outcome. We now believe God is setting the stage for Him to be glorified in a miraculous healing that the doctors can't explain. We pray for the healing touch of The Great Physician. We claim a healing for Katie in the name of Jesus! Amen
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Sharon Collins
5/18/2017 08:33:20 pm
I have Katie and the Cobb family on my prayer list. You do not know me, but I believe we serve a God that can do anything! I am verbally binding Satan from Katie in the name of Jesus! I believe He can heal this precious child! Matthew 16:19 says, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. May Jesus wrap His arms around you!
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Yolanda Benintendi
5/18/2017 12:18:06 pm
Hugs and continued prayers for all the Cobb family! I know from our own experience with cancer that even through it all....God never leaves us, he never turns his back on us, and he is still good! Lifting you up in prayer.... for strength, wisdom, and encouragement. The Benintendi family
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Erin gress
5/18/2017 12:19:55 pm
We will not waiver in our faith.We will continue to pray for healing,for wisdom,for strength,for blessings,and miracles.Our community is rallying around Katie and your family.We will continue to pray,support and battle with you and for you.💜🙏💪
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Sara Spencer
5/18/2017 12:26:41 pm
I'm so sorry your family is going through this. I hope I have some words to comfort you. Many years ago my former boss was suffering from esophageal cancer. In talking about her hours of despair she described being able to feel God's breath on her cheek. Somehow that description has always comforted me and I hope it does for you, too. Thinking of and praying for your family. And home is never far away, it's in your heart.
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Kathy Cook
5/18/2017 12:46:46 pm
What a courageous young woman she is! Prayers for Katie and your whole family. For faith, for healing, for your love of one another, for continued courage, and for hope. May you feel God's soothing touch as you all fight through this disheartening time. ❤️
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Sue Bennett
5/18/2017 12:49:24 pm
Our trials are real and so is our God. Prayers continues for your family.
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Lisa Rummell
5/18/2017 12:57:41 pm
Continuously praying for Katie and your family.
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ron heitz
5/18/2017 01:05:11 pm
Praying for total healing for katie in Gods holy name. Heard about your hardships and trials from cheryl smith at church. I and im sure many others from our congregation are praying for your family.
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Phyllis
5/18/2017 01:07:05 pm
Faith and strength for Katie and family. Prayers and peace for all of you.
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Tuanya
5/18/2017 01:09:14 pm
Praying for your precious one and the family. I admire the faith you have demonstrated. I know and believe Gods word and its promises. In every storm there is the promise of sunshine and a rainbow. May God continue to comfort her and the family. Prayers for the a touch from the Masters hand to heal your precious one.
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Andrea
5/18/2017 01:11:14 pm
Praying for you guys! You are inspiring. Touching lives as we speak and bringing people to god because while this is probably the toughest battle ever faced you are doing it with god with such grace and showing us how to be better disciples. Keep holding on. Praying for you.
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Whitney
5/18/2017 01:15:47 pm
Listen to Even If my Mercyme! And Press On by Selah!
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Karla
5/18/2017 01:27:07 pm
"I will restore you to health and heal your wounds" Jeremiah 30:17
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Chris Workman
5/18/2017 01:27:24 pm
Continued prayers for your family from ours.
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Jeanie McKinney
5/18/2017 01:28:10 pm
I'm so sorry about the results of the test. I'm continuing to pray for your Katie and for all of you.
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Miranda Young
5/18/2017 01:29:00 pm
Continued prayers for Katie, for healing and strength, and for all of you!
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Karen Caines
5/18/2017 01:40:09 pm
Prayers for Katie! 🙏 Prayers for your family! Prayers for the medical staff involved with Katie's care for wisdom and guidance!
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Pastor Larry & Sara Hammett
5/18/2017 01:52:19 pm
We are continuing to add our prayers to many others that God wii send Divine intervention & healing to your dear Katie & hope & strength to the rest of the family.
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Pam Pennington
5/18/2017 02:04:13 pm
Thoughts and Prayers are still with your Family !!
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Linda Harbert
5/18/2017 02:05:35 pm
Went to school with your Mom and Bobbie sending prayers for Katie, you, wife and family!!
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Tammy Cunningham
5/18/2017 02:07:02 pm
Prayers for Katie and your family
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Ann Marie
5/18/2017 02:16:29 pm
Continued prayers for peace, healing, strength and comfort for Katie and for your family.
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Marilyn Hunter
5/18/2017 02:21:06 pm
Praying for all of you.
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Patty Tabor
5/18/2017 02:33:21 pm
Thank you for the update on sweet Katie. May God hold her in the palm of His hand and help her feel the love that is surrounding her & your family.
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Heather Freas
5/18/2017 02:33:51 pm
Continued prayers for Katie & family ❤️
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Katey
5/18/2017 02:37:13 pm
Praying for Katie and family.
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Jo
5/18/2017 03:03:14 pm
I have been on my knees, in tears, praying for God's will to be done, as well as my desire to be met in healing Katie. We haven't met - we don't have to. We have the same Father and that is enough. As a mother, your story has awakened my prayer life and touched my soul in a profound way. May God wrap his arms around you and be your rock in this horrendous storm.
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Pete Bishop
5/18/2017 03:43:41 pm
Continued prayers for you all and we love you Katie 💕
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Pam Perkins
5/18/2017 04:11:01 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie and your family!
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Anita
5/18/2017 04:16:14 pm
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Susie Cunningham
5/18/2017 04:17:10 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and you all!
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Whitney Cox
5/18/2017 04:17:49 pm
I haven't stopped praying. We love your family so much! You are amazing. Continued prayers for Katie.
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Teresa Criner
5/18/2017 04:35:19 pm
Praying for Katie. Love You All.
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Jackie
5/18/2017 04:54:16 pm
Love and prayers from the Fleshmans
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Angie Wright
5/18/2017 05:37:25 pm
I love each and every one of you and will circle your child, your family and her doctors in prayer. Thank you for the updates and your faithfulness. May God be glorified.
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Sharon
5/18/2017 05:44:31 pm
Lots of love and prayers
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Nancy and Bruce Faulkner
5/18/2017 05:58:19 pm
Praying and believing 🙏
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Sandy
5/18/2017 06:20:13 pm
Prayers lifted. 🙏
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Sam and Amy Preston
5/18/2017 06:43:04 pm
Continue prayers for Katie. I pray that God heals her from head to toe. Prayers for Mom and Dad and siblings. God Bless!!!!
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Julie Skeens
5/18/2017 07:11:15 pm
Praying for God to do what only He can do and heal your sweet little girl. Your steadfast faith is so encouraging and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your journey and I will continue to pray for your family.
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DEEDEE Jordan
5/18/2017 07:53:21 pm
Carrying Katie in my heart~singing her praises .. of courage❤️
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Darlena
5/18/2017 08:15:39 pm
Earnest prayer for healing and miraculous breakthrough; constant prayer for strength and faith
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Matt and Land
5/18/2017 08:47:36 pm
Continued thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Hebrews 11 has been shown to me three times this week. I believe that is exactly what is needed here...encouragement to keep faith! As the word says it (FAITH) is the HOPE of things unseen. As long as you keep the HOPE and the FAITH in your heart You know Gods word is true and HE can perform miracles. We will have trials and tribulations as Christians but there is wonderful Joy awaiting us!! I pray your family is able to keep the faith and find that joy in the mornings! If there is anything we can do please let us know!
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Connie Breck
5/18/2017 09:01:57 pm
Praying without ceasing. Katie is the reason I first started Riverridge.
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Christine
5/18/2017 09:38:13 pm
Praying for continued strength and courage for your family.
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Stacy
5/18/2017 10:10:29 pm
Sending many prayers for Precious Katie & your sweet family. She is loved by so many.💜🙏❤️
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Donna Carte
5/18/2017 11:36:54 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and the rest of the Cobb family!
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Melody
5/19/2017 01:12:41 pm
I'm so sorry. I am continuing to pray.
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Toby McCallister
5/19/2017 01:52:59 pm
Chad, so sorry that the Cobb 7 are having to go through all of this. Praying constantly for healing and the peace that passes all understanding for all of you.
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Melody Potter
5/19/2017 05:03:30 pm
I am praying for a miracle and the Lord can do it! I know how you feel as a parent and I know that you would
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Mike and Tammy Lawrence
5/19/2017 08:38:32 pm
Katie and your family are on my mind and in my prayers daily.
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Deb
5/19/2017 10:19:19 pm
Continuing to pray for healing for Katie and that God will fill you all full ....
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Doris
5/20/2017 08:09:30 am
We don't know each other but through mutual friends. I am so very sorry that your family is going through this storm. I am inspired by your faith. My prayer for Katie and your family this morning is that God make His presence undeniably and firmly felt and that He hold onto you in this storm. He is able and our faith is great.
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Brenda Fleming
5/20/2017 01:29:44 pm
Dear Katie and family,
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Laura
5/20/2017 04:23:04 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you all everyday! Prayers for healing, hope, peace and strength on this journey! God is with you and loves you!
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Trebor
5/21/2017 06:03:35 pm
Continued prayers for strength...
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R.L. Shawver
5/22/2017 01:33:36 pm
Chad,
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Julie Herdman
5/22/2017 07:09:53 pm
We don't know each other, but we both know and love our dear, sweet Betsy Raynes. I have followed your story from the beginning of Katie's journey and have kept Katie in my thoughts and prayers.
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Lexi
5/25/2017 07:32:30 am
Praying day and night for Katie!!!
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Dani Cavanaugh
5/30/2017 04:14:23 pm
I've been keeping up on Katie through my friends Megan and Hollie Smarr. Katie sure is a warrior. I wanted to extend my experience with you, if you would like. I also have Hodgkin's and have been battling for seven years. Please email me and if you don't feel comfortable with that, I understand. Katie will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
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