On Monday, Katie finished her last radiation treatment. For the past 3 weeks, we have been in Cincinnati Monday through Friday for radiation treatments and other appointments along the way. This round of treatments used proton therapy which delivers higher doses of radiation in a much more precise manner that does not damage the surrounding healthy tissue. There are only about 30 centers in the country that offer this therapy, and we are grateful that Katie was able to receive hers in Cincinnati. Since radiation seems to be the only treatment to which her cancer responds, we are looking forward to seeing her get back to life and school and all things teenager after this. Although there are some aspects of radiation that are not the least bit pleasant, she tolerated it pretty well and with her usual sense of courage. On top of those, life has recently been challenging for us in other ways as well. Yet every day when Katie arrived for her treatment, she received a message from her favorite therapy dog, Chevy. This particular picture was so fun that I hung it in our kitchen for encouragement! The most exciting news to share today is that Katie's wish has been granted! Because she is feeling very well right now, Make A Wish has decided this would be the perfect time to send Katie and the rest of the Cobb 7 to Hawaii!! With a wink and a smile (and a lot of generosity), this amazing organization has put together a fabulous trip for us next week. We look forward to sharing some fun stories and pictures with you as we replace struggles and frustration with smiles and excitement for a time! Please continue to pray with us that all of the cancer in Katie's body would be eradicated. Blessings, Sarah and Chad and the rest of Cobb 7
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Mary Lou Moore
9/27/2017 10:38:53 pm
Chad--I've been reading these messages ever since they started. Your Katie is an amazing young lady who has faced more obstacles in her short life than most of us do in a life time. It sounds as if she meets each with the attitude of a true fighter. I admire her so much. Prayers r with eac of the "7" Have fun in Hawaii
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Joe and Jackie Sweeley
9/28/2017 08:17:17 am
We are praying for complete healing and restoration in Katie's body! We are excited for a wonderful time in Hawaii with your family and look forward to hearing about this adventure! Love and continued prayers for the Cobb7!!!
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Linsi
9/28/2017 10:32:30 am
I'm pretty sure I passed you at the library today, I recognized your tshirt. I wanted you guys to have a normal trip to the library, and not always be that family with the teenager that has cancer. But know thst sharing your story has lead to prayers from people that you have never even met. Keep sharing your story and enjoy your well deserved trip.
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Rob Russo
9/28/2017 02:31:34 pm
Praying — and staying positive like protons. I hope you all have a blast on the big trip!
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Tim n Bev Bolick
9/28/2017 03:23:37 pm
Praying Positive Prayers Praising Profusely Persistantly Pleading Plethora Particularly Profound Proper Properties Physical Proponents Provided Picture Perfect Pleasing Perfection! Complete Cure! 🙏🙏🙏
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Patty Tabor
9/28/2017 08:23:31 pm
Have a wonderful time in Hawaii! Thank you for posting Katie's progress. I can just imagine her with Chevy and pray that there will be many more joyful celebrations in your family's future. God bless you all.
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Beth A Kutcher
9/28/2017 10:59:54 pm
Praising God and praying for healing. Praying protection for all other areas of your families life.
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Stuart Bauman
10/4/2017 08:28:30 am
I pray you're all enjoying Hawaii! And of course, that God heals Katie completely.
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Lexi
10/9/2017 08:19:25 pm
So glad to hear about Katie!
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