theiOur courageous Katie finished her last round of chemo this past week! We celebrated with our favorite homemade meal and a trip to Dairy Queen after dinner on Valentine's Day. Of course, it's hard to find closure until we have scans and a final report in a couple weeks. We are believing there will be no further evidence of cancer! Even then, we will continue to follow with her oncologist closely for quite a while, building a relationship we wish we didn't have.
I have realized through these last several months that a mother's heart is both a resilient and a fragile entity. I have been struck by the times I was able to be strong and the times I was broken. The effects of cancer are not just physical but also emotional and spiritual. I sometimes wish there were bandages for the soul, but, then again, sometimes there's toxic stuff in there that needs to come out almost as much as the cancer does. Hurting is often a part of healing. Katie will have labs done this week and will spend a couple more weeks at home while her counts recover. CT scan is scheduled for 2/28 and PET scan on 3/7. We are planning to transition her back to school after that. Please be in prayer - for counts to recover quickly - for an easy transition back to school - for peace as we await results - and, mostly, for 2 other boys (Luke and Luke) who are not improving with their treatment Blessings, Sarah
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Carol Blackburn
2/20/2017 08:41:59 am
So thankful for the wonderful news! Prayers that all tests will have great news as well!!
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Darlene Geyer
2/20/2017 09:55:03 am
The battle is almost done. What a relief!
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Patricia Stover
2/20/2017 11:24:03 am
Ptl Glad to hear your good news. Continued prayers.
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Tim Bolick
2/20/2017 02:36:32 pm
Our thoughts and prayers continue for a complete and speedy recovery!
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Jeanette Raynes Capocefalo
2/20/2017 03:10:08 pm
Family: You guys have been going through chemo longer than me. I am praying for Katie for a full recovery. She has the Raynes blood and we all are fighters. I have been thinking of you all each day as I now know how you struggle with this. Love you guys!
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Debbie McComas
2/20/2017 11:20:31 pm
Looking forward to having Katie back in art class!!
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Whitney Cox
2/26/2017 06:52:29 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and your family. I am feeling very hopeful with you!! 💗💗💗
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