Waiting. We've done a lot of waiting in this season. Waiting for appointments. Waiting for meds to finish. Waiting for test results. Waiting, eagerly waiting with hope. And we find ourselves in that familiar place once again. The CT results showed that we need to move on to a different treatment plan as the previous one was not being effective. So, yesterday began another regimen with a different medication and yet another time of waiting. The Bible has a lot to say about waiting. In one of my favorite chapters in all of Scripture, Romans 8, Paul tells us how to wait. He reminds us to have an eternal perspective and to keep our eye on the ultimate promises of God, where we will find an "incomparable glory revealed to us" and where we will be "liberated from the bondage to decay" of this broken world. And like Paul, when I begin to think about eternity with our good Heavenly Father, I "wait with eager hope for the day when God will give us our full rights as his adopted children, including the new bodies he has promised us." More and more I want that day to come sooner, where there will be no more tears and where joy won't be interspersed with sorrow and pain. I want that NOW, but Paul reminds us that we must "wait patiently and confidently." And I think perhaps the way that we do that is to really capture and relish in the moment of each day. I have found that I am much more appreciative of the little things. Katie has been given some passes the last couple of days to leave the hospital and I found that I enjoyed my birthday dinner more than usual. I sat on a bench with her and Sarah and watched the clouds go by and made up images with them. We enjoy watching the sunset from her hospital room. Talking and laughing with long-time friends brings a deeper love for our brothers and sisters in Christ. God is teaching me how to see and savor his goodness and his grace while we eagerly wait and hope for our prayers to be answered. For those that are holding us up in prayer, here are a couple of specific requests. - For God to completely heal our Katie. - That this round of treatment will be effective and have little side effects - For continued improvement and strength so that she could possibly be moved to the Ronald McDonald House in the coming days. - For eyes to see and savor God's goodness and feel His presence while we wait We are forever grateful for your encouragement and support for our family! Waiting with Christ, The Cobb 7
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Jennifer Nunley
6/1/2017 01:35:47 pm
Lifting you all up in prayer.
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samantha craig
6/1/2017 07:15:01 pm
Continued prayers
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Jeanette Raynes Capocefalo
6/1/2017 01:39:48 pm
Sarah and Cobb7, I pray each day for you and your Katie. I can so relate to your messages that you are posting. Please know our family is thinking and praying each day for Katie's recovery. Hope the new treatment works for her!
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Lexi
6/1/2017 01:44:17 pm
Praying for you all!!💜💜
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Tracy Zinn
6/1/2017 01:46:10 pm
Sending you all the love ❤️❤️❤️
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Donetta
6/1/2017 01:46:30 pm
Will never stop praying for you all!
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Nancy Westlund
6/1/2017 01:47:28 pm
Praying daily for Katie and hope the new medication will be a miracle!!! Thanks for the update and trusting that a complete cure will come for precious Katie. If we can help, please have Karen notify us.
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Becky S
6/1/2017 01:54:04 pm
Praying for you daughter and the rest of the family, May the Lord give you peace
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Tim n Bev
6/1/2017 02:12:27 pm
I know that is so disappointing. We all had much higher expectations, but God is at work here and in control. Maybe He is waiting until there is no doubt that He affected her cure. I don't know how or when but there is little doubt in my mind, that ultimately Katie will be cancer free and God will be praised and glorified!🙏⛪️✝️
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6/1/2017 02:18:09 pm
I clicked on a post from Scott Edwards on Facebook and read your post. I had heard of Katie and her struggles, and your words about waiting with and for God reminded me of this presentation by John Ortberg about "Saturday" and waiting. I found it extremely insightful and helpful in dealing with my own challenges, problems, and disappointments. Thought you might find it helpful also.
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Terri Cooper
6/3/2017 08:18:16 pm
Dearest Family: I know waiting is hard, hang in there. I could not have children and turned it over to God. I waited 8 years and God sent me my daughter who is perfect in every way. His timing is perfect.
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Doug James
6/1/2017 02:19:14 pm
https://youtu.be/U90EKNZPKCU
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Pam Perkins
6/1/2017 02:19:28 pm
Prayers for Katie and all of the Cobb7 will continue.
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Denise Taylor
6/1/2017 02:37:55 pm
Keeping Katie and your family in my prayers and thoughts. Katie is a very pretty young lady . Keep faith , Love to you all
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Mike and Sherrie
6/1/2017 02:37:56 pm
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Mike and Sherrie
6/1/2017 02:39:13 pm
Our love and Prayers continue!
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Whitney Cox
6/1/2017 02:46:24 pm
Your faith is inspiring. Continuing to pray every day!
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Sam and Amy Preston
6/1/2017 02:50:03 pm
So thankful to see your post today. Prayers for Katie and the family!!! Keep pressing forward for he knows our every need. Bless you!!!!!
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Heidi Jasper
6/1/2017 03:02:54 pm
We don't know each other, but I grew up in Hurricane and see your blog through mutual friends. Our church here in Ocala, FL has a prayer chapel, and we have a schedule so that at least one person is praying there 24/7/365. I write Katie's name in the book of prayer requests along with your list of specifics every time I go. I learn so much from you, and I'm so grateful that you share your wisdom and love for Christ. Much love to Katie and your entire family.
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Beth Kutcher
6/1/2017 03:03:35 pm
I am grateful for this fresh perspective for my own eyes and heart. I am so inspired by the ministering of the Holy Spirit through suffering. Praying for physical, spiritual and emotional sustaining and healing.
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Traci Kalaskey
6/1/2017 03:11:02 pm
Katie will remain in our prayers as well as your entire family. Reading your updates is so inspirational. I admire your faith and courage. The little things and the every day things are more than precious and you are so appreciative of them. May God grant Katie a miracle cure .
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Beller Family
6/1/2017 03:33:55 pm
Continued prayers from our family to yours 🙏🏻💜
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Ann Marie
6/1/2017 05:14:28 pm
Our love and prayers continue daily for Katie and your sweet family.
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Staci Wallace
6/1/2017 05:33:54 pm
Continued prayers for Katie, her medical team and sweet family in this season of waiting. So thankful she's had some time outside and away from her room. I pray this round is the healing round and she's healed by the grace of God.
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Joe & Jackie Sweeley
6/1/2017 07:12:03 pm
We pray daily for the healing power of Jesus to flow through Katie's body. We pray for strength for your family as you walk through this difficult time. We pray God's blessings upon each member of your family. We pray these things in the precious name of Jesus! Our love and prayers continuously!
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Holly and Andy Blankenship
6/1/2017 07:54:50 pm
Your and Sarah's faith is always encouraging to us and many more. We are praying for Katie and all of you for heeling and patience. Love you all bunches.
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Linda Crabtree
6/1/2017 08:51:13 pm
Continuous prayers for Katie to be healed. Continuous prayers for comfort for the family!
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Sue walters
6/1/2017 09:34:23 pm
Lord, I lift Katie up to you I ask for complete healing and help her to grow stronger and have few side effects from this next treatment, please help Katie and her family to see and feel your presence in there life, I ask and claim these things in the name of Jesus Amen Love and prayers Sue Walters
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Sandy
6/1/2017 09:58:08 pm
My heart aches for your family. Peace be with each of you during each day and praying that God keeps his blessings upon Katie and your family.
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Ellen Walker
6/1/2017 11:05:48 pm
Have the doctors considered using the treatment they used on President Jimmy Carter?
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Ellen Walker
6/1/2017 11:11:15 pm
Have they considered trying the same treatment that they used on President Jimmy Carter?
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Debbie
6/2/2017 12:00:59 am
The entire family is in my prayers nightly. May the Lord lift you and give you comfort and peace through this terrible ordeal. Uplifting you all in prayers always.
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Sue walters
6/2/2017 09:59:23 am
Just read these words this mourning by Scott Krippane wonderful song thought it might give you comfort
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6/2/2017 04:47:41 pm
Prayers for continued strength for The Cobb 7. God bless you in these trying days and please comfort Katie until she is completely healed. AMEN
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Shelley oneal
6/3/2017 01:01:20 am
Praying
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Debbie Stowers
6/3/2017 08:12:07 am
Prayers for you ALL! May God lead the drs to cure this precious beautiful young lady!
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Peggy Coulter
6/3/2017 12:34:11 pm
My daughter Wynter told me of the battle you're going through. Each of you are in my prayers. What a testimony about the Lord!!! I have relatives and friends battling Cancer and have shared your blog with them and they are encouraged as well as praying for you too. Thank you for sharing this beautiful courageous young ladies faith and battle!
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Sharon
6/4/2017 12:16:59 am
God will never disappoint you. Praying continuously for Katie's Devine healing..
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Kianna Brown
6/5/2017 02:29:48 am
i really hope Katie gets better really soon! she's so brave. no one should ever have to go through what she is going through. nobody. she doesn't deserve it. no one does. me and my family will continue to pray♡
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Wilma Stanley
6/5/2017 08:22:53 pm
Praying for all your specific request and the new treatment works.Praying for a total healing for Katie and that she will be home soon.♥
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Amanda
6/5/2017 08:26:10 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and the whole family. 🙏🏻
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Cloe
6/6/2017 12:56:10 pm
How is Katie? REMEMBER WE ARE ALWAYS PRAYING FOR KATIE💜
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Amanda Dooley
6/8/2017 10:03:41 am
Sending lots of love and continued prayers for Katie and your family.
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Shelley
6/9/2017 08:02:44 am
I heard about Katie's story from a friend who attends your church.
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Chad
7/4/2017 11:20:00 pm
Katie is showing some response to her immunotherapy treatment. We'd love to hear a little more of your story to see if it would help in Katie's long-term treatment. Feel free to email me directly at [email protected].
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