So it happened. It had been an elephant in the room for about a week now. Yesterday the word "discharge" was finally voiced, and today it just happened! Just like that, Katie walked out of the hospital to our home away from home, the Ronald McDonald House. She has been steadily improving in several ways over the past week and there was finally no more reasons to keep her inpatient. We love our inpatient nurses who had become our friends, but we hope to grow to love the outpatient nurses just as much.
She has 3 more days of whole lung radiation and will then begin more specific proton radiation sometime during the following week. After that she will return to infusions of the immunotherapy medication every 3 weeks or so. Although she will definitely have a need to be here daily for quite a while longer, we hope she may get to visit home soon. While we are utterly thrilled with today's turn of events and how well Katie has done lately, we also recognize that we don't actually know how these treatments are affecting her Lymphoma yet. We are hopeful that her appearance is indicative of improvement in her disease. We certainly don't want to have a negative attitude but, the truth is, we are guarded. This has and continues to be a long road and we literally take it one day at a time (today being Day 72). However, today seems like a pretty good day to rejoice and celebrate! Please continue to pray - that the cancer in her chest is being destroyed day by day - that she can continue her treatments outpatient without any need for re-admission - that her appetite and strength will continue to increase - that we will enjoy family this weekend as several are coming into town to spend the weekend with us Blessings, Sarah and Chad and the Cobb 7
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Sharon Hager
6/21/2017 04:36:13 pm
Continuing to pray!
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Ann Marie
6/21/2017 04:44:20 pm
Praise the Lord! Such wonderful news! Continued prayers for all.
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Sue Beller
6/21/2017 05:10:47 pm
Prayers will continue for each of you. Miss Katie has shown me I need more faith. She is a strong young lady Her grandparents live across from me. Their faith in Katie getting better has never changed
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Mary Lou Moore
6/21/2017 07:33:47 pm
Chad-- I have been reading your messages all along. I can't express my feelings as I don't know how. I pray for you and your family. Katie is so strong--such an admirable young lady. Love to all
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Connie Breck
6/21/2017 08:03:14 pm
Know that you are in my prayers constantly. I pray every time I think of you and that's a lot.
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Becky Graham Young
6/21/2017 11:39:41 pm
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Harriet Caldwell
6/21/2017 04:46:51 pm
Rejoicing with you today. A step toward healing.
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Kim James Hodges
6/21/2017 04:53:26 pm
So happy for the good news you've received ! God is so good ! Continuing prayers for Katie and your family.
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Karla Tackett
6/21/2017 05:03:03 pm
Continued prayers for your family and that Katie will feel stronger every day and kick cancers behind!
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Carolyn
6/21/2017 05:12:50 pm
Praise God! What a beautiful smile Katie has! Still praying!
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David Bess
6/21/2017 05:15:42 pm
Your friends at Community Church of Teays Valley continue to pray.
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Joe & Jackie Sweeley
6/21/2017 05:20:29 pm
Praise the Lord! We continue to prayer for God's favor and healing for your sweet girl and for strength and peace for your family. We pray for a wonderful time with your family!
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Sam and Amy Preston
6/21/2017 05:24:41 pm
What a blessing!!!! Rejoice and be glad in it!!!!!! I'm so thankful for your family to be together and share in love with Katie. Please let her know SO many people is praying for her. I love her smile! God Bless you and enjoy your weekend!!!!!! Keep looking up!!!!
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Susan gibson
6/21/2017 05:31:55 pm
Celebrating and praising Jesus for today's victory! Praying for continued improvement and aggressive healing AMEN!
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Traci Piper
6/21/2017 05:32:40 pm
Thank you Jesus for this wonderful news. Lord please keep this family wrapped in your comforting arms.
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Allie Sayre
6/21/2017 05:51:14 pm
This is so wonderful to hear---- we will continue to pray for all of you! You are all loved so very much!!!
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Rose Lawson
6/21/2017 05:54:13 pm
So glad to read this news. Will report this tonight at our choir practice. My church family always ask me for updates on Katie. 😇Sending 🙏
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Miranda Young
6/21/2017 05:57:15 pm
So glad that you all got some good news. Prayers that the cancer is being destroyed. And prayers for strength and more improvement for Katie. Will continue to pray for all of you!
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Kim Carlton
6/21/2017 06:22:20 pm
You don't know me, but I've been following your journey. Prayers for Katie. I pray for continued improvements in her recovery.
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Esther Van Hoose
6/21/2017 06:28:07 pm
Such a beautiful girl and such a beautiful family. Continue to pray for healing for Katie. I pray for the whole family.
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Amanda
6/21/2017 06:28:48 pm
Great news. Continued prayers for Katie and the family!
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Tim n Bev
6/21/2017 06:29:19 pm
What a wonderful surprise! Prayers for the treatments to work to effect a complete and speedy recovery. Love you guys.
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Kim Saunders
6/21/2017 06:46:21 pm
Praise the Lord!!! I am so thrilled with this awesome new! Hopefully Katie's appetite will improve greatly now. Enjoy the family this weekend! Hugs for all! Prayers continue for all of you!
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Jana McGnnis
6/21/2017 06:46:22 pm
I have happy tears for the Cobb family! I am glad that Katie is doing better. Praise God & prayers for continued improvement & total healing! Sending smiles & love & prayerful best wishes!
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Susie Cunningham
6/21/2017 06:55:44 pm
Praise the Lord! Celebrate the good news. Continued prayers!
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Leah Worley
6/21/2017 06:56:13 pm
Amen! That is wonderful news! So happy to see Katie's beautiful smile! Prayers definitely will continue.
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samantha craig
6/21/2017 07:09:59 pm
Continued prayers
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Lexi
6/21/2017 07:14:59 pm
Great news💜
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Diane Lett
6/21/2017 07:33:10 pm
How about that?! Wonderful news. Here's prayers that the treatments are targeting and destroying the cancer, and everyone is enjoying and embracing the new outpatient environment. Sending my love.
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Mike and Tammy
6/21/2017 07:59:03 pm
Love the smiles!
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Kenyon and Debbie Mills
6/21/2017 08:20:10 pm
Praying for continued good news.
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Tom & Leslie White
6/21/2017 08:21:54 pm
This news made our day! Praise be to God for answered prayers. God is so good.
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Wilma Stanley
6/21/2017 08:24:21 pm
Praise God.She looks so pretty and stronger.Continued prayers for Katie and the whole family.
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Pam Perkins
6/21/2017 09:04:34 pm
Praise the Lord! So happy to receive this news!! Prayers will continue for all of you! Take care.
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Donetta M.
6/21/2017 09:10:57 pm
YES! YES! YES!!! LOVE this update so much!!!! Tears of joy ❤ wonderful progress in the right direction!!!! Katie is one tough young lady ❤❤❤❤
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Charlie and Deloris
6/21/2017 09:30:23 pm
What a great update!!!We will keep praying for a complete recovery.
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Barb
6/21/2017 10:25:04 pm
MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS SWEET HEAVENLY HEALING TOUCH... CONTINUED PRAYERS,
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Patty Tabor
6/21/2017 11:18:31 pm
Wonderful news! So thrilled for Katie and your family. I'm praying that this is only the beginning of good news.
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Mike and Jo Anna Cozad
6/21/2017 11:39:28 pm
Thank God for answered prayers. You are always in our prayers and thoughts.
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6/21/2017 11:41:20 pm
This is tremendous! We will continue to pray for Ms Katie and you and Chad. Praying the Lords will be done, for he knows better than us. Luke 8:50
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Phyllis Frederick
6/22/2017 08:09:12 am
Keep the faith sweet Katie. God is with you and your family every moment.
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6/22/2017 08:41:44 am
We at Sylvester Baptist continue our prayers for God's miracles.
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Missy Smith
6/22/2017 09:40:49 am
How exciting for you all!!! Praying for continuing good news and for healing!
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Tammy Dill
6/22/2017 11:30:38 am
I'm so happy that Katie was discharged. I continue to pray for her daily.
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Kathy Cook
6/22/2017 02:20:26 pm
Thanks to the Lord for this good news and his obviously answered prayers. Continued prayers for Katie's treatments to be successful and for your family's strength and faith.
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Melody Potter
6/23/2017 01:50:35 pm
Praise God! Our church is praying for the entire family
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Amy and Doug
6/24/2017 03:06:12 pm
Continuing to send prayers from Ohio!
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Lovejoys
6/25/2017 05:00:07 pm
Is Katie doing better
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Matt and Lana
6/26/2017 08:58:09 am
Continuing to pray daily for Katie and your family! Prayers for continued strength, guidance, recovery and comfort during the days ahead.
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Linda Nesbitt
6/26/2017 07:32:47 pm
So happy to hear your positive news. Talked to your dad this morning. You are in Jay's and my thoughts and prayers daily. Keep the faith.
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