Sometimes during times of suffering, well meaning people will misquote the Bible. For instance, I often hear folks say, "God will not give you more than you can handle." That's not a Biblical statement and, honestly, I don't think it's true at all. They are misquoting 1 Corinthians 10:13 when Paul says we won't be tempted beyond what we can bear. It has nothing to do with trials and suffering in our lives.
I say this because watching my child battle cancer is more than I can handle most days. There's nothing super about me that makes me able to bear this. Nothing that makes me any different in my emotional and physical response than any other human parent. Sometimes I just sit and cry. Sometimes I put my hands on my chest to hold my heart as it breaks. Sometimes I feel like fighting. At times I am mad, sad, frustrated, joyful, hurt, blessed, tired. I have more than I am able to bear right now. However, the Bible does say that His grace is sufficient for me today. When I am weak, He is strong. His power becomes a lot more real at my point of greatest weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9-10) This point. The point when I don't think I can spend another night in the hospital. The point where I can't stand to see her in pain one more time. The point where I hug the nurse standing closest to me because I can't even support my own weight. The point where the steps are so small and the road is so long. That's the point where His grace is enough and His strength is made perfect. And though I feel defeated, it is His grace that picks me up again. Katie is making small steps forward every day. She is eating more, moving more and getting stronger. She is off all extra oxygen now and the infection and fluid in her lungs are both improving. The cultures have helped to narrow down the antibiotics, and her doctors feel they have the right medications on board. We are hopeful that the chest tube will be removed early in the coming week. Also, she will have a PET scan on Monday to stage her disease and a new chemo med will likely be started shortly thereafter. We will be here until the infection resolves, but we hope to return home in a couple weeks to recover in between chemo blocks. Please pray specifically for
Thanks for praying and loving us! Blessings, Sarah and Chad and the Cobb 7
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Joyce Jarrell
4/29/2017 09:30:57 am
Continued prayers for strength, healing, wisdom & love sent to Katie & all of you!
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Lara
4/29/2017 09:34:26 am
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
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Miranda Young
4/29/2017 09:35:02 am
Continuing to pray for Katie! And for all of you!
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Jayne Duncan
4/29/2017 09:47:36 am
Oh Sarah, my heart aches for all of you. God brings you to mind often, so I stop and pray. God will see you through so lean on him. Many hugs and lots of love sent to you from back home!!!
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Darlene Geyer
4/29/2017 09:50:55 am
Continually praying for Precious Katie 💜
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Debbie
4/29/2017 09:52:58 am
I pray for Katie and your family many times a day.
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Debbie Orrison
4/29/2017 09:56:48 am
Continued love and prayers for you all❤️🙏🏻
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Penny anderson
4/29/2017 10:05:04 am
I am lost for words to help make u feel better but God......he knows my heart and the pain I share with u due to ur family's pain. I pray for healing and improvement in ur Katies health and healing. Sara if there is anything I can do for u I will try in all my power
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Jason Honaker
4/29/2017 10:15:15 am
You are all in my thoughts and prayers
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Sherri
4/29/2017 10:18:03 am
I have been following your journey and praying in Nebraska. I cannot imagine this walk as I have never experienced it. As I read this most recent post this verse kept coming to mind. It has comforted me during times of deep pain and I pray it comforts you.
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Teresa Criner
4/29/2017 10:19:22 am
Love and Prayers for Katie and her family.
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Jess Scott
4/29/2017 10:22:11 am
Prayers and love to you all! 💜
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Jennifer Craig
4/29/2017 10:23:21 am
Prayers for your whole family!! Praying for healing and strength!!!
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Tina Massey
4/29/2017 10:28:43 am
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God surround this family with your grace and strength🙏🏽
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Kathy Cook
4/29/2017 10:34:12 am
My heart is so sad for your family. I pray for your strength and continued faith. I pray that Katie is free of pain and know God will give her the fortitude she needs to get through this nightmare. I pray for your requests, and that your mother's heart will find comfort in the love of your family, and that your time with Katie during her treatments will bring you a peaceful spirit, knowing that God is with you all.
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Laura
4/29/2017 01:35:40 pm
Prayers for you all everyday.
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Sue A. Whittington (Landers)
4/29/2017 08:21:16 pm
My Love and Prayers are with your family and especially for Katie. My heart is aching for you all. If there are anythikng I can do for you, please let me know.
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Harriet Caldwell
4/30/2017 09:14:46 am
Sarah,
Kim Earls
4/29/2017 10:36:23 am
Continued prayers for Katie and all of your family!
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Heather Smith
4/29/2017 10:42:12 am
My continued prayers for you all! ❤❤
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Gypsy
4/29/2017 10:42:39 am
Much love to all.
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Amanda
4/29/2017 10:57:33 am
Continued prayers for Katie and your whole family. 🙏🏻
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4/29/2017 11:19:17 am
Sarah, these words are so absolutely true. There are sufferings in life, just like your family is experiencing now, that we can. It bear. Nor are we required to. If we could, then we wouldn't need the very grace that is sufficient or His strength that is perfect. I appreciate your transparency in this. You remind us it is ok to be weak, because that is when we are strong. (2 Cor 12:10). Continued love and prayers for you all!
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Traci
4/29/2017 11:20:29 am
Praying every day!!!
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Treva Parks
4/29/2017 11:32:52 am
Thinking of your family everyday!
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Esther
4/29/2017 11:39:52 am
I pray every day for Katie's healing and your family's strength.
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gary stanley and wilma stanley
4/29/2017 11:42:52 am
OUR HEARTS ARE BREAKING FOR KATIE AND YOUR FAMILY,SAW MANY FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS BATTLE CANCER,BUT CAN'T IMAGINE BEING ONE OF MY CHILDREN OR GRANDCHILDREN.IT WOULD BE VERY HARD TO STAY STRONG,REALIZE YOU HAAVE TO FOR KATIE.LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR A TOTAL HEALING.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND HEAL THAT PRECIOUS CHILD.LOTS OF PRAYERS GOING UP.
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Jackie Sweeley
4/29/2017 12:09:49 pm
We are praying daily for healing for Katie and strength and peace for her family..Joe & Jackie Sweeley
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Tonya cooper
4/29/2017 12:28:20 pm
Praying for you all ❤️❤️
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Sylvia
4/29/2017 12:31:38 pm
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your protection and your guidance they comfort me.
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Cindy Smith
4/29/2017 12:36:43 pm
Praying always
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John Gillenwater
4/29/2017 12:40:31 pm
We just discussed the misuse 1 Cor. 10:13 in home group. So true. If we never had more than we could handle then we would never turn to God. Why would He be an "ever present help in time of need" if we never needed Him? Love you all. Continued prayers.
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Sarah
4/29/2017 12:42:27 pm
Praying!
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Tim n Bev
4/29/2017 12:44:31 pm
Our thoughts and prayers continue for Katie and all of the Cobb clan! We will petition for the specific issues.
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Denise
4/29/2017 01:14:25 pm
I don't know you but my heart is with you in these incredibly challenging times. I will pray into those specific requests you have mentioned but I will also pray that your family continue to be upheld in faith and that you take strength from your faith to walk walk through this season.
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Shelli Gerkin
4/29/2017 01:14:29 pm
My son, Chayce Godfrey, is a classmate of Katies. Your family is always in our thoughts and prayers. My church is also praying. 🙏🏼 Katie has many prayer warriors. Through the grace of God she will be blessed.
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Joann Maddox
4/29/2017 01:21:18 pm
I love you guys! The depth of your pain is unfathomable to most. You are continually in my prayers that this major, major storm in your life be over with a full healing of your loving Katie! ❤
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Whitney Cox
4/29/2017 01:22:25 pm
Still praying 💜
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samantha craig
4/29/2017 01:48:40 pm
Prayers
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Darlena
4/29/2017 02:40:12 pm
We will continue to lift Katie and your family up in prayer!
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Denise
4/29/2017 03:31:47 pm
MY prayers for Katie and your family going up .God bless and be with you all <3
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Michelle Bonnett
4/29/2017 03:36:51 pm
💜❤️ continued prayers for strength and peace for Karie and she goes through this storm. She's a worrier. Also prayers also prayers for strength and comfort for your family. Prayer S for her medical team, that they are able to make beneficial decisions for her and she has complete healing. 🙏🏼
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Susie Cunningham
4/29/2017 05:35:46 pm
Continued prayers!
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Sharon
4/29/2017 05:37:25 pm
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying God gives strength and courage for all of you. My heart aches for Katie. I have experienced chemo and radiation as an adult. I feel a connection with her. God is a wonderful God , lean on Him He will carry you.
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Kate
4/29/2017 05:48:05 pm
I usually turn to Isaiah 41:10 when I'm going thru some stuff. Lately tho, my mantra has been from Matthew 6:34 - "So never be anxious about the next day, for the next day will have its own anxieties. Each day has enough of its own troubles." Prayers to you and your family. He hears them!!
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Samantha Roberts
4/29/2017 06:33:48 pm
Continuing to pray for you all!
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Duane Bowers
4/29/2017 06:36:15 pm
Katie you are in my prayers. Stand strong.
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Valarie Stultz
4/29/2017 06:49:24 pm
Prayers.
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Party Tabor
4/29/2017 07:08:57 pm
Katie is in my thoughts and prayers many times a day & often in the wee hours of the night. Knowing the love and concern so many folks have for your family, I imagine there's not a moment that goes by without someone lifting her up in prayer.
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Nikki
4/29/2017 07:18:13 pm
Continued prayers ❤️
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Lynda Boese Rumbaugh
4/29/2017 07:26:10 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and all of you.
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Amy Pauley
4/29/2017 09:07:56 pm
We pray for you and Katie every day. We have recently added a 2 year old named Sawyer who is battling Cancer as well. We will also praise God that your other children are healthy and loved on while you are away.
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Sharon
4/29/2017 11:47:03 pm
Continuing to pray for Katie and knowing that God's grace is sufficient!
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Lexi
4/30/2017 02:36:34 pm
Praying for Katie and your hole family!
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Lexi
4/30/2017 03:37:13 pm
💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
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Wilma Stanley
4/30/2017 05:49:39 pm
Sarah,this verse I was reading today and immediately I thought of you.matthew 15;28 Praying this for your Precious Katie.continued Prayers for all of you.
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Patty Barnhart
4/30/2017 06:12:50 pm
Continuing to pray for complete healing!
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Darlena Reynolds
4/30/2017 08:05:09 pm
Dear Cobb Family,
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5/1/2017 10:13:28 am
Guys, I just read your latest update. If there is anything we can help with, please let us know. Sarah, do you have a support system in place in Cincinnati? If you need me to bring anything up to you guys, I can leave and be up there in an evening. If you guys need help on the weekends, please let us know. Praying every day.
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Stephanie Walz
5/1/2017 06:59:53 pm
Continued prayers for strength and healing.
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