A tough ending to what's been a tough week. Unfortunately, the testing confirmed our fears - the Hodgkins is back. She deteriorated pretty rapidly this week, so they began chemotherapy immediately. It will be a different, more aggressive regimen this time around in the hopes that we can wipe it out. She'll be in the hospital for at least 5 days for the first round of treatment, and hopefully her lungs improve so that we can get the chest tube out and come back home for a few weeks.
It's been a grueling week, but I am thankful for a few things. I'm thankful that I didn't put off bringing her to the ER. We'd just had her at the doctor the day before, and normally I would have talked myself out of needing to go back so quickly. But I felt a heavy prompting to take her, and I'm glad I did. She got really sick, really fast. I'm also thankful for the medical team. It really is a great group of docs and nurses that we have in our corner. But, most of all I'm thankful for Easter. It happens that Katie's struggles took place on Holy Week, and that's not lost on me. As we celebrate the sacrificial death and victorious resurrection of Jesus this weekend, I take comfort in knowing that my Savior is acquainted with times of struggle and hurt, and that through the Cross and the Empty Tomb, He has made a way to ultimately take care of cancer and death and sorrow once and for all. Because of Easter, I know there will be a day when "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away and make all things new” (Revelation 21:4). But until that day comes, He has promised to never leave us, especially in times of trouble. Prayer Requests: 1. Wisdom for her medical team. There are still some decisions ahead of us on some aspects of her treatment. Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus is going to be consulted next week and we should have fuller picture at that point. 2. Wisdom for us. Her relapse was so quick (only 5 weeks after a clear PET scan) and so aggressive, we felt like we needed to get treatment started, but we want to make sure that we uncover the best options available for Katie. 3. That God would guard Katie's heart. It's a lot harder emotionally this time around to get back in the saddle. She's understandably angry and sad and doubting and questioning if this will really work this time. That's one of the hardest things to see as a dad. 4. Physical strength. Katie handled the last rounds of chemo really well, but it's a different cocktail of medicine this time, so we're praying that she is able to withstand the side effects as well as she did last time. 5. Healing for her lungs. We want to get her back home as quickly as we can, but her lungs need to improve for that to happen. Thanks in advance for your prayers! The Cobb Clan
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Gypsy
4/15/2017 01:12:12 pm
Prayers and more prayers. If I can help in any way please let me know.. Love to all.
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4/15/2017 02:23:05 pm
I'm praying for Miss Katie. She is sooo pretty and sweet. Such a contagious smile!
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Debbie
4/15/2017 02:32:02 pm
Prayers for this beautiful girl and the entire family.
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Diane Lett
4/16/2017 02:26:18 pm
Prayers for wisdom, strength, and encouragement for Katie and each of the Cobb Clan as you undertake this next round of defeating cancer. May Katie encounter hands of compassion, health providers responding to God's call to healing her, and respond to treatment with tolerable adverse events. With love I pray in the previous name of Jesus.
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Cherie Carter
4/18/2017 08:06:15 am
I don't believe I know your sweet daughter or your family but your story has touched my heart & my prayers are with you all 💗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💗
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Missy Smith
4/18/2017 04:19:03 pm
Praying for your family during this difficult time....praying for wisdom, healing, and strength for all involved. We own the Chick-fil-A at the Town Center...please let us know if we can bless you with food or anything else!
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Thom
4/15/2017 01:19:21 pm
Praying with you all and believing. Thank you for sharing your journey so intimately and glorifying Christ each step of the way.
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Laura Sue
4/15/2017 01:23:57 pm
Many Prayers and Love.❤
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Cindy Young
4/15/2017 01:26:21 pm
Prayers and love to Katie and all of you!
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Claudia Wrigley
4/15/2017 01:34:27 pm
Sending love and hugs your way and praying to the Lord for the request you listed ...and for peace....and for Katie to continue to FIGHT , FIGHT, FIGHT.... !!!!!! You GO girl!!!!
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Samantha
4/15/2017 01:40:16 pm
Praying for you all.
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Renee
4/15/2017 01:42:53 pm
Continued prayers for Katie, your family, and her medical team!
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4/15/2017 01:49:36 pm
I hate cancer so much! It feels childish to say this but it doesn't fight fair. I can relate to the anxiety when the cancer grows so rapidly. We experienced that with Luke in his small intestines only 5 weeks after the scans showed that they were clear. Our family is praying for Katie, your family, and her medical team- for God's peace, provision and wisdom. Thank you for the reminder that Jesus has already conquered disease and death!
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Miranda Young
4/15/2017 01:51:02 pm
So sorry to hear this. Praying for all your requests but especially for Katie and her mental and physical strength. Many thoughts and prayers with all of you.
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Shelli
4/15/2017 02:06:18 pm
Prayers continue for your precious family💜🙏🏼
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Tim and Beverly
4/15/2017 02:22:50 pm
Team Katie! No one fights alone! Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie and all the Cobb family during this most difficult season. We love you all!
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Brenda Cobb
4/15/2017 02:23:34 pm
Praying for Katie, the medical team and the family.
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Rick Wilton
4/15/2017 02:23:58 pm
Jesus, I pray that You are glorified first and foremost. I pray that Your Holy hand of healing be on Katie. Bless her parents with wisdom and courage. Supernaturally fill her caregivers with wisdom and intellect that supersedes their human minds and hearts. And miracles will happen in Your name Father. Amen
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Tanya Curry
4/15/2017 02:24:13 pm
Prayers for your precious dtr that she overcomes this,quickly and as comfortably as possible. Prayers for her medical team, prayers for strength for you as her parents. We know the pain of a relapse but Heavenly Father remains in control. Prayers for increased faith for all during this terrible path. God still heals and performs miracles.
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Erica Hamilton
4/15/2017 02:37:55 pm
Praying for your family and Katie. Praying for your medical team and strength for you all to get through this.
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Lynda Boese Rumbaugh
4/15/2017 02:41:00 pm
Many prayers for Katie, for her team, and her family. Much love.
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Darlene Geyer
4/15/2017 02:55:51 pm
Praying for strength on all levels for sweet Katie.
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Sherri Payne
4/15/2017 03:08:58 pm
Praying continuously.....
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Tonya workman cooper
4/15/2017 03:31:53 pm
Love and prayers for Katie and your family.
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Tammy Baker
4/15/2017 03:40:52 pm
Praying for all of your requests! This entire community is behind you...even those of us who don't know your personally. 💜💜💜💜
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JANE Hoover
4/15/2017 03:56:26 pm
Dear God, please lift up Katie during this very difficult time. Please give her strength to endure and rest for her body so she can be healed. Be near this family and give them comfort.
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Judy Richardson
4/15/2017 04:05:29 pm
Scott,
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Kevin Kemerer
4/15/2017 04:06:20 pm
Lots of love and especially prayers from Kemerer's to Cobb Clan. Believing not by sight but by faith that Gods got this!
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Tara
4/15/2017 04:11:22 pm
Continued prayers for your beautiful family!❤🙏🏻
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Jeanette
4/15/2017 04:23:53 pm
Praying for Katie!
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Jackie Lee
4/15/2017 04:41:25 pm
Praying for the miraculous touch of the masters hand. Our family has traveled down the same tiaf you are traveling. Our granddaughter was three. She turned 18 in January. The journey is tough but there is peace in the midst of the storm. Our anchor holds. Praise God!!!❤️❤️🙏
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Doug
4/15/2017 05:05:50 pm
Our family is continuing to lift Katie & your family up in prayer.
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Sam and Amy Preston
4/15/2017 05:17:31 pm
We are praying for Katie and your family!!! Prayers that God gives her healing daily, and gives her strength to with stand what is ahead. As parents your also needing strength and understanding through this trial. God healed her before and I believe he will do it again!!! God Bless Katie and her family! Our prayer warriors at church lift her name daily. We will do the same!!!
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Melinda Helscher
4/15/2017 05:21:18 pm
Thank you for sharing your journey. We love your whole family and will continue to join you in prayer. You've got this Katie!!!!
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Cathy
4/15/2017 05:22:02 pm
Prayers for all of you.
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Travis Ownbey
4/15/2017 05:30:06 pm
Tell Katie that God only gives the toughest battles to his strongest warriors, because he know she can take it! We are praying for her and we know God's holding her in the palm of his hand.
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Ann Marie Young
4/15/2017 05:55:23 pm
Praying for Katie and your sweet family through this storm. May his strength and peace fill you in the days ahead.
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Helen Carroll
4/15/2017 06:00:59 pm
Always praying and always sending love for all. Praying for Katie and Love for Katie. GOD BLESS
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Brian Iezzi
4/15/2017 06:51:38 pm
Praying for you all
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Nicole fuellhart
4/15/2017 07:36:52 pm
Sending so many prayers to your beautiful family 💗
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Jane and Paul
4/15/2017 08:04:59 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie and the family around the clock. Wish there was something we could do do help Katie. Love, Jane and Paul
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Matt and Lana Hofeldt
4/15/2017 08:24:32 pm
We will be praying for you and your family during this difficult time. We know that God is with us always....He carries us when we can not walk...allow Him and others to carry you right now... lean on the church family for the love and support you need. Suffering does not go without glory to God in some fashion. We know suffering is painful but it is in these times our faith and strength in God increases......... we pray for a soft courageous heart for Katie, pray for strength, guidance and wisdom for the family and above all Gods healing hand for all. With much Love, The Hofeldt's
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Danielle McGhee
4/15/2017 08:37:02 pm
I am praying for you guys!!!
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Julie woods
4/15/2017 09:12:20 pm
Praying for Gods peace for Katie and family.
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Angie Hager
4/15/2017 10:02:28 pm
Prayers for you all ❤
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Shelley and Patrick
4/16/2017 12:20:59 am
Praying for God to touch Katie's body and wipe out the disease once and for all and to encourage her as she fights. Prayers for her momma and daddy and sweet brothers and sister as they also feel the storm swirl around. Praying God please cover this precious family under Your wing of protection and guide them through safely. Psalm 91, Isaiah 40:11
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Joann Stewart
4/16/2017 01:47:47 am
Praying specifically for your concerns and that God's love and comfort will surround your family.
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Kim Earls
4/16/2017 08:01:05 am
Continued prayers for sweet Katie, all of your family, and all of the points mentioned.
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Lee Ann Leslie
4/16/2017 08:06:59 am
Praying for Katie's healing, continued strength, courage, and God's comforting touch for her and your entire family.
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Susan Dean
4/16/2017 08:12:48 am
I am friends with Betsy and Josh. I completely have followed your story. My thoughts and prayers have been with you since the day Betsy called me. God is Good everyday.
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Christine Adams
4/17/2017 01:04:18 pm
Oh my heart breaks for Katie! And for you guys as parents. Lord have mercy and provide the wisdom, strength, courage, and healing that we so desperately need. And envelope Katie's heart and mind with your great love to comfort her. We love you Lord and trust you, in Jesus Name, Amen!
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The Tomblins
4/17/2017 07:47:46 pm
My heart hurts so much for your family. We will be praying hard for each one of you. I have complete faith that God is gonna use your beautiful daughter as a huge example of His amazing power and love.
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Katie
4/17/2017 08:00:59 pm
Praying for her and your family!!
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Rudy Raynes - Sarah's Uncle
4/17/2017 09:31:29 pm
Update on Katie as of 818pm 04/17/17. Katie spiked a high temperature this afternoon and had difficulty breathing. As of 818pm her temperature had come down some and her breathing had improved. Katie is still very sick. Thanks to everyone for your prayers. Please keep lifting Katie and the family up in prayer. Thanks to each and everyone of you.
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Stuart
4/17/2017 09:46:46 pm
Everyone in my Bible study is praying for Katie and for you all!
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Sam and Jana Hull
4/17/2017 10:25:52 pm
Praying for Katie and the family!
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Mindy Young
4/17/2017 10:37:05 pm
Praying for Katie's complete healing and for strength, peace, and courage for Katie and all of the Cobb family. May God give her medical team wisdom in every decision. ❤️
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Ashleigh Dillow
4/18/2017 10:56:23 am
Continued prayers for strength and healing.
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Sheldon's
4/18/2017 04:19:41 pm
We are continuing to pray for Katie and your family !!
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Emily
4/18/2017 04:25:30 pm
Hi! I personally do not know you or Katie, but I'm an Winfield alum and that to me is family enough. Each year my fiance and I have ridden in a 40 mile bike ride in Maryland, right outside DC to raise money for the Lymphoma Research Foundation - hearing your story, brought it all back home (literally, as my parents still live in Scott Depot) and I wanted to share you have folks close by and far praying and thinking of your beautiful daughter and family.
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Nancy Hofmann
4/18/2017 04:31:42 pm
I don't think we've met, but I am all too familiar with having a daughter that is fighting for her life. Sending prayers and strength-
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4/18/2017 11:51:04 pm
Continued prayers going up. Hang in there, guys. We love you all and are here if you need anything. God bless
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Karla
4/19/2017 08:26:52 am
The Frampton/Dyer Clan is praying with you! 🙏🙏
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April Price
4/19/2017 09:21:10 am
Prayers of strength and Gods comfort for sweet Katie and your whole family. Thank you for keeping us informed and for sharing your faith during this challenging time.
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