Over the last 7 days, I've gained a new hero in my life! Here's how it happened ...
Last Wednesday, our day began like most of our other days...crazy! Katie had been home from school for a few days battling what we thought was a light case of pneumonia that antibiotics weren't handling. After noticing some more labored breathing, Sarah took Katie to the ER, thinking worst case scenario was she'd have to spend a couple days in the hospital with some stronger IV antibiotics and maybe a chest tube to remove the building fluid. All of that changed the next morning when the surgeon came and said that the x-ray and CT scan showed a mass in her chest. Without a doubt, that was the hardest thing that I've ever heard! I'd never felt more helpless in my life. They quickly scheduled a surgery to biopsy the mass and to remove the fluid around her lung that was hindering her breathing. And then we waited. For five long days, we waited. Sometimes we waited and had absolute trust in God, and other times we waited with crippling fear and anxiety. We were so thankful for the faithful and intense prayers of our family and friends. But, those were also some of the times that I was most encouraged by the Spirit and by God's Word. The Bible really was alive and active, and during a particular time when I was consumed with fear, I took a few minutes and wrote down what I know is true about God.
And then on Tuesday afternoon (3 days ago), we got the diagnosis ... Hodgkin lymphoma. While it was not the diagnosis that we were hoping for, we were so thankful that it is a type of cancer that responds very well to chemotherapy. We're learning more with each day, but it's good to have a name for what we're fighting. We still have a few more tests to run early next week before the treatment plan gets finalized. The great news was that Katie was able to come home on Thursday! It was great to get our family back together again before the journey begins. The kids are handling it well and were back to their usual incredibly loud and wild selves after about 10 minutes! :) A couple of prayer requests:
I have a new hero, and her name is Katie! In Christ, -Chad
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TIFFANY MILLER
10/29/2016 09:50:58 am
Chad, Sarah and family, thrilled to hear Katie is home and her spirits are high. We have prayed for you guys since day one and will continue to pray for you along this journey. Your family is such a special part of our lives. We are here for whatever you need. Don't hesitate to ask! Love, Rick and Tiffany Miller
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Amy Preston
10/29/2016 09:02:45 pm
To Katie's family, I want to let you know we serve a MIGHTY God and he has blessed her already if you think of it. With Katie being diagnosed with pneumonia, the mass was found! Our church family is praying for Katie and your family. God Bless you and we will surely keep you in our prayers!!!! Keep the faith Katie Cobb!!!!!!!
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Sally Carroll
10/29/2016 10:00:25 am
Continued prayers for Katie and your family!
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Dave
10/29/2016 11:17:02 am
Praying for you all
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Jared Hamilton
10/29/2016 11:45:28 am
So thankful you have a diagnosis and will have a plan soon. Katie will be a hero to many for certain! We continue to pray foe her and for the whole family for God's peace and strength.
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Sharon Huffman
10/29/2016 12:15:20 pm
Praying for Katie and your family.
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Belinda Roberts
10/29/2016 12:15:35 pm
Continued prayers 🙏 for Katie, strength for your family, compassion for her caregivers and wisdom for her physicians.
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Breanna Beckner
10/29/2016 01:15:18 pm
I will be praying for all of you! I know you will get through this with God right by your side.
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Katherine Swartz
10/29/2016 01:15:18 pm
Praying everyday! God is with you! I believe that god has his hand on Katie right now! Love you all 💜
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Sharon Hager
10/29/2016 01:19:36 pm
Praying for Katie and All of You!!
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Angel
10/29/2016 01:21:32 pm
Chad...I've shed tears reading your blog and am in awe at the trust you guys have in God. I just learned a big lesson in the 3 minutes it took me to get through it (I'm not a slow reader, I just couldn't see through the tears).
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Cheryl Myers
10/29/2016 01:24:16 pm
Prayers of strength and healing for Katie. Prayers for patience and understanding for your family. Prayers for Dr. Meyers for confidence and perseverance as her treatment plan unfolds.
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Angel
10/29/2016 01:26:06 pm
Many and continued prayers for strength and endurance for all of you, and guidance and wisdom for the medical team.
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Miranda Young
10/29/2016 01:27:00 pm
I know that such a diagnosis is difficult to go through as a young teenager. Continued prayers for your Katie! And for you and your family!
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Christy Bates (Lusk)
10/29/2016 01:27:08 pm
If anyone can fight this, it's Katie Bug!!! Strong young lady with great faith in God and tons of folks pouring out prayers. This hurts my heart to know you are dealing with this, sweet girl. It's not fair, but cancer never is. My prayers are going up for you every day!!!!!! Love you, dear Katie!!!!!
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Rene Stilwell
10/29/2016 01:27:41 pm
Your faithfulness is amazing! I will be praying for you and Your entire family! God Bless!
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Nichi
10/29/2016 01:29:00 pm
Praying for miss Katie!!
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Di
10/29/2016 01:31:12 pm
Sarah, chad and family
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Di
10/29/2016 01:31:18 pm
Sarah, chad and family
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Diana spears
10/29/2016 01:31:37 pm
Sarah, chad and family
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Diana spears
10/29/2016 01:31:45 pm
Sarah, chad and family
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Andes Family
10/29/2016 01:34:06 pm
We are continuing to pray fiercely for Katie and your whole family!
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erin gress
10/29/2016 01:37:33 pm
Katie has always been a bright light.Her smile, her personality, her intelligence. What a special girl you have.You all have a lot of people who love her and aare praying for her.She has such inner strength and spirit.She will fight this but she doesnt have to do it alone.Her community, family, friends and school are therr in any capacity. God is good! Love and prayers to you all.Joey Gress and family
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Jennifer Stauffer
10/29/2016 01:40:39 pm
Continued prayer for Katie and your whole family! ❤️
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Scott Metheny
10/29/2016 01:40:50 pm
Continued prayers for comfort, strength and grace from the kids and I. Bless you Katie!
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Mark and Christina Kinder
10/29/2016 01:54:15 pm
Praying for you guys!!!
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Carla Campbell
10/29/2016 02:05:14 pm
Larry and I are continually praying for sweet
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Carla Campbell
10/29/2016 02:05:35 pm
Larry and I are continually praying for sweet
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10/29/2016 02:06:31 pm
Larry and I are continually praying for sweet
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Lisa Rummell
10/29/2016 02:08:20 pm
Chad, Sarah and family.
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Russ & Ashley Lowdermilk
10/29/2016 02:29:41 pm
We are thinking of and praying for Katie and your whole family. We are anytime day or night if you all need anything at all!!!
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Jennifer Melton Pinard
10/29/2016 02:31:32 pm
Love & Light & Prayers
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Jennifer York
10/29/2016 02:34:54 pm
Thank you all for sharing your journey with us. I will be praying daily for Katie and all those involved in her care.
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Tim Bolick
10/29/2016 02:37:13 pm
Count me in on #TeamKatie !! ONE TEAM.....ONE DREAM!!
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Bev Bolick
10/29/2016 02:51:30 pm
As we continue to pray for team Katie, please know if you need Tim and I to help with anything, we are only a text away. You will have plenty of gift cards for meals but Tim and I will help bring the meals to you and the children at home anytime or other items needed.
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Travis Ownbey
10/29/2016 03:02:02 pm
We love you guys and are praying right along with you. God will keep her in the palm of his hands and guide her every step of the way.
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Julie Hartman
10/29/2016 03:05:40 pm
Prayers for your precious Katie!!!!!
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Durgin Family
10/29/2016 03:06:39 pm
Katie will be in our prayers through this battle -- as well as your entire family. We love you!! God can do amazing things!!
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Cathy Stutler
10/29/2016 03:09:43 pm
We love your family and praise God for you! I will pray for those things as requested and more as the Holy Spirit directs! Our family is with you although we are far away!
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Steff and Hannah Peterson
10/29/2016 03:32:59 pm
Sweet Cobb Family, sending so many prayers your way - for Katie, for Mom and Dad and for the other kiddos. Your faith and trust in God is an inspiration. She is truly a hero and I know that God has her in the palm of His hand! We continue to pray with you believing for a miracle! For He is a good, good father. ❤
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Kara Davis
10/29/2016 03:39:08 pm
Praying for Katie and all of your family. ((Hugs))🙏🏻❤️
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10/29/2016 07:19:43 pm
I can not imagine but I do know the love of God and family and friends will give you strength u never knew you had. Please know that I am loving and praying for each of you! And I am sharing this so I can spread the power of prayer farther than I can possibly tell people on my own. 🙏🏻
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Niki Riley
10/29/2016 04:42:46 pm
I know God has this, because even though my words fail at a time like this, He and his love never fail. Praying for an amazing an quick healing for your sweet girl.
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Stephanie Walz
10/29/2016 04:48:19 pm
Continued prayers for Katie and her family.
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Elaine
10/29/2016 04:55:46 pm
I have been praying for Katie and your family, the doctors, and everyone taking care of her. I know God is the great healer. If you need anything at all please let me know. 💜💜
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Gibson Family
10/29/2016 05:02:35 pm
Praying for Katie and all your family during this time. God has got this!!
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Meg Bertolotti
10/29/2016 05:13:08 pm
Katie you are BRAVE and you have an Awesome family who just happens to have connections with our Father above. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go forward on this journey. Know that you are loved beyond any earthly measure! 🙏Meg
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Patrick and Shelley
10/29/2016 05:13:35 pm
Your family are my new heroes! Love you guys and praying daily!
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Jana McGinnis
10/29/2016 05:27:07 pm
Our thoughts & prayers are with you (Cobb family & especially Katie). Our God works in mysterious ways; but his grace never ceases to amaze me. I pray for grace, peace, health, & protection for each of you...
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Sarah Gross
10/29/2016 06:00:51 pm
Chad, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Especially Katie. My Mother had Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She responded very well to the treatment and by the grace of God has been cancer free for many years. Prayers for everyone!!!
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Leah Worley
10/29/2016 07:18:07 pm
We have been just devastated when we heard about Katie's diagnosis. She is one of the sweetest kids we have ever met!! Life is always full of unexpected bumps in the road, and cancer is definitely one of the biggest of all! But, through God's wonderful grace and the many prayers coming her way, we are confident that Katie will make a full recovery! Please remember that we are only a phone call away if you need anything. We would be more than happy to come watch the kids, provide dinner or simply provide a shoulder to cry on. Prayers for Katie and your entire family. Stay strong!!
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Briana Givens
10/29/2016 07:29:13 pm
I just want you all to know that you are an amazing inspiration. I've been praying continually for Katie and I love her beautiful smile and bright spirit. If there's any way I can help during these next weeks, please don't hesitate to ask. Prayers and love to the Cobbs and may God continue to shine through you as he heals Katie. You've got this sweet girl ♡
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Carole Parkins
10/29/2016 08:11:15 pm
Prayers!
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Susan Dean
10/29/2016 08:15:55 pm
We are friends with Betsy and Josh and you all are in our prayers. Gods grace is sufficient.
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Lee Ann Leslie
10/29/2016 08:20:19 pm
Prayers for complete healing for Katie. Prayers for your entire family, that God wraps his loving arms around you and holds tight for comfort.
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Connie B
10/29/2016 08:35:53 pm
Prayers. Love.
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Amy Preston
10/29/2016 09:11:48 pm
Chad and family, I first want to say we serve a Mighty God and if you think of it, Katie has been blessed already by having pneumonia and finding the mass. Our church family and friends are praying for Miss Katie earnestly! Keep the faith Katie!!! God Bless you!!!!❤️️
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Jacquelyn
10/29/2016 09:39:17 pm
To our beautiful Katie, we are praying fiercely for you and believing in a complete healing!
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Jacquelyn
10/29/2016 09:39:35 pm
To our beautiful Katie, we are praying fiercely for you and believing in a complete healing!
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Amanda parker
10/29/2016 10:46:53 pm
Beautiful words, Chad! Many prayers are with you all.
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Leslie White
10/30/2016 07:32:03 am
Praying for Katie. Be strong & remember you are a child of the King
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Steve and Elisabeth
10/30/2016 07:46:01 am
We are praying for peace and strength as you walk this road!!! His healing power to Katie, complete healing!!!
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10/30/2016 08:45:39 am
My daughter and I got to know your sweet Katie while serving in nersury. She is a remarkable young lady and we are continuing to pray for all of you. Much love.
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Kosa Family
10/30/2016 09:25:00 pm
We are praying for your family and the doctors during this time. Our church family...Midway United Methodist is also praying!
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HEATHER KIRK
10/30/2016 09:31:46 pm
Praying for your daughter and family. May God give you the strength and comfort to walk this journey.
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Alan and Conni Caldwell
10/31/2016 07:29:52 am
We are praying for sweet Katie and your entire family. We are here (just down the street) if you need anything at all.
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Natalie Neal
10/31/2016 08:14:44 am
I understand your fears because I was also diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2003 when I was 20 years old. I've been cancer free for 13 years! Psalm 103 “Let all that I am praise the LORD; with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things. My youth is renewed like the eagle’s!”
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10/31/2016 08:49:13 am
Our family, along with our church family at Teays Valley Church of God, is praying in faith for Katie's healing and for strength for the journey for all. May God glorify Himself in her healing and in your testimony!
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Stuart Bauman
10/31/2016 12:00:42 pm
I've been thinking of and praying for you all every day since I heard the news. Our church here in Michigan and the members of my bible study at work are all praying as well. I look forward to hearing of your healing, and of the fantastic ways God is going to use this for the good of those who are called by His name.
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Stuart Bauman
10/31/2016 12:00:55 pm
I've been thinking of and praying for you all every day since I heard the news. Our church here in Michigan and the members of my bible study at work are all praying as well. I look forward to hearing of your healing, and of the fantastic ways God is going to use this for the good of those who are called by His name.
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Stuart Bauman
10/31/2016 12:01:11 pm
I've been thinking of and praying for you all every day since I heard the news. Our church here in Michigan and the members of my bible study at work are all praying as well. I look forward to hearing of your healing, and of the fantastic ways God is going to use this for the good of those who are called by His name.
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Stuart Bauman
10/31/2016 12:01:19 pm
I've been thinking of and praying for you all every day since I heard the news. Our church here in Michigan and the members of my bible study at work are all praying as well. I look forward to hearing of your healing, and of the fantastic ways God is going to use this for the good of those who are called by His name.
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Terry & Cathy McWatters
10/31/2016 09:35:11 pm
Thoughts & prayers for Katie & your entire family. Praying for strength, comfort & peace during this journey & for God's healing power!
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Mark Coleman
11/1/2016 12:30:15 am
Awesome post Chad. Katie will be in my thoughts and prayers!
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Lora Shank
11/1/2016 02:08:45 pm
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Rosemary Parkins
11/3/2016 12:51:38 pm
I am praying for your family and I have shared your prayers requests with my church family.
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