The last 24 hours have been very big for Katie. She has made several steps forward on this long road to healing. She is no longer requiring support for her breathing other than a little bit of oxygen in her nose. That's a HUGE change from where she was! Her heart rate and blood pressure have stabilized as well. Several of her medications have been stopped, and even some of the IV lines and tubings have been removed. After several days of being sedated, we were so grateful yesterday to just sit and watch her weakly scroll through her iPad and to hear her ask for water. Earlier this evening, they were able to move her out of ICU and onto the oncology floor. We are so thankful for each and every win along the way.
Katie still feels pretty crummy, though. In addition to recovering from so many procedures and still having a chest tube in place, her counts are also dropping from the chemo last week. She has received a couple transfusions and is in isolation for her own protection. Of course, she is also still fighting an infection in her lungs. She is starting to eat a little which will help her energy level, and, hopefully, she can start moving around soon. We are still waiting for oncology to formulate a plan from here. They are reviewing her recent and original pathology slides, along with all the related medical components, before discussing what comes next. She has to take a couple weeks to recover from the first round of chemo anyhow, so we want them to take that time to develop a good plan of treatment. We know this treatment regimen will be much more intense, but we don't have any details on that yet. Overall, Katie is definitely making improvements and, for that, we are thankful. The road ahead is long but we are taking one day at a time. We came to Cincinnati expecting God to intervene mightily through the physicians and staff here, and I think we are seeing exactly that. We love this girl, and we believe that God has a plan and a purpose for her life on this earth. Ultimately, though, we know that God loves her more than we do. We believe that God will receive a lot of glory through the physical healing of her body, and we ask that you continue to bombard Heaven with that in mind. Blessings, Sarah and Chad (and the whole Cobb crew)
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Erin M
4/23/2017 10:35:04 pm
Absolutely continuing to bombard heaven with prayer!!! We serve a mighty God!!! Love you all!
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Rudy Raynes
4/23/2017 10:56:33 pm
The faithful prayers of God's people has brought forth a miracle from God. Your continued prayers will continue to uplift Katie and her family
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Kara Mahone
4/23/2017 11:03:31 pm
Our family in Columbus, Ohio is praying for Katie. We've been following her story because many of my extended family members attend River Ridge (the Cox families and the McCormick family). I pray that God continues to pour out His love, peace, strength and blessings on all of you!
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Darlene Geyer
4/23/2017 11:51:15 pm
This is very encouraging news! Continuing prayers for all of you.
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Erin Gress
4/23/2017 11:53:32 pm
We are shouting our prayers for beautiful,strong Katie.God is hearing our prayers.Love to you all!❤💚🙏
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Beth Lawson
4/24/2017 12:06:13 am
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Shelley Coleman
4/24/2017 12:08:00 am
Amen! My prayer throughout this horrific ordeal has been for God to raise her up in wholeness so that He may be glorified and others will know He is the one true God! I pray that every day!
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Kelly Thompson
4/24/2017 12:08:18 am
I think a few people were celebrating some "likes" on their Instagram photos from Katie.
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Kat
4/24/2017 12:10:57 am
Prayers for this sweet girl and family!
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Linda Dickson
4/24/2017 12:45:22 am
So glad to hear Katie is doing better! Will to continue to pray for all of you and believe in God's power to completely heal her body!!
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Ted & Beth Tanzey
4/24/2017 03:33:54 am
Praying every day!
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Miranda Young
4/24/2017 04:03:11 am
Continuing to pray for Katie and for all of you!
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Darrell &Tammy Moore
4/24/2017 04:51:16 am
Good News, We will Continue Praying for Katie's healing and Comfort for the Family.
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Joyce Jarrell
4/24/2017 05:39:56 am
So thankful to hear Katie's progress- we continue our prayers for all of you daily. Keeping the faith 🙏💜
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Tom & Leslie White
4/24/2017 06:07:41 am
The mighty power of prayer! This is so encouraging! Our prayers continue.
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Erica Hamilton
4/24/2017 06:11:15 am
Continued prayers for you all🙏🙏
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Susie Cunningham
4/24/2017 06:29:09 am
Continued prayers! We prayed for Katie & family in church yesterday. Alot of prayers going up for Katie. God has a plan!
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Deanne Canterbury
4/24/2017 06:40:09 am
Glad to see God is working in your daughter's life. She iss a Special Angel here on earth. I pray he continually repairs her body and gives her the strength she needs to get through this ordeal. Praying that you as parents hold up also. God's Blessings to you and your family. Amen
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Johnny Adams
4/24/2017 06:45:02 am
Praying for Katie to be healed and wisdom and grace for your whole family during these days.
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Julie Craddock
4/24/2017 06:49:07 am
Continued prayers for your sweet Katie and the entire Cobb crew!💜
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Brooksanna Bell
4/24/2017 06:50:02 am
Continued prayers for Katie and the entire Cobb crew. Was so happy to see that Katie Instagram like on a pic last night. The Bell's are praying and are #teamkatie💜💜
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Brandi Davis
4/24/2017 06:59:58 am
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Dena Browning
4/24/2017 07:02:15 am
We are praying for her and for your family as you are going through this. Arbuckle Church had a special prayer for her last night. You are not alone. Most of all, God is with you all. Then, there are many people who you don't even know, including myself, who have her and your family in our prayers. That's what Christians do, we pull together and take our requests to God. So glad to hear the good update.
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Lisa Cunningham
4/24/2017 07:11:23 am
What encouraging news! God is good! Continuing to pray for Katie and for all of you! 💖
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Karole Hayes
4/24/2017 07:31:14 am
Consider heaven officially bombarded!!!
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Robin Haynes
4/24/2017 07:38:29 am
Sarah I woke up with you and Katie in my heart. I had a strange dream and will spear you the details but when I woke I was singing the song In the eye of a storm and an extremely strong feeling from God to tell you that you are not alone he is with you and Katie will be victorious in this. I will continental to pray for her and all of your family and stand in agreement in total and complete healing. Robin
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Kim Jarrouj
4/24/2017 07:41:45 am
Continued prayers for all of you & especially Katie. Kadin & Tarek are wearing Team Katie shirts today & praying for her as well. Your faith is strong & God is the very best physician you can find. I have faith he will heal her & she will get back to enjoying life again. God bless you all.
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Sam and Amy Preston
4/24/2017 07:49:46 am
Praise the Lord!!!! Great news in the right direction!!! God is good ALL the time and he knows our every need. I was so thankful to see Miss Katie's team come see her. Continued prayers for her and prayers for the family!!!! God Bless Katie from head to toe!!!!
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Loretta Williams
4/24/2017 08:00:07 am
Praying for Katie and the whole Cobb family. The power of prayer works and we're seeing it. Continue praying as so will my family and I. May God Bless Katie and her family.
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Gypsy
4/24/2017 08:20:59 am
Thoughts and prayers are with Katie and her family. Love to all.
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Michelle Bonnett
4/24/2017 08:23:59 am
Continued prayers for sweet Katie and your family 💜 Also, prayers for her medical team!
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Stacie Morgan
4/24/2017 08:31:07 am
I am so thankful to hear this encouraging news! Katie and your entire family are in our constant thoughts and prayers!
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4/24/2017 08:37:58 am
We are celebrating Katie's progress with you! And we will continue to pray for God's healing, grace, strength and courage for the entire Cobbs family.
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4/24/2017 09:30:46 am
So glad you are doing better and out of Icu. Our thoughts and prayers are with you around the clock. Love
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Meg Reid
4/24/2017 09:41:18 am
Vermont is praying for Katie, the other children, parents and care-givers. Together with God
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Gina Dailey
4/24/2017 10:39:12 am
Praising God for His guidance and strength. Continued prayers for Katie and your entire family.
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Michelle Garnes
4/24/2017 10:40:08 am
My prayers and thoughts are coming your way!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Toni Poster
4/24/2017 11:50:55 am
Prayers for Katie and the family
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Jackie Hendricks
4/24/2017 01:06:13 pm
I'm so glad and thankful to hear of the progress sweet Katie is making! I will continue to pray for Gods healing, and for all of you.
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Tim n Bev
4/24/2017 03:20:39 pm
Praise and thank God for the initial improvements and little victories! Continuing thoughts and prayers for Katie and all the Cobb family. We love you all and pray for a complete and speedy resolution. May the hands of The Great Physician caress Katie and guide her medical team
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Sharon
4/24/2017 03:36:22 pm
Oh my goodness, God is so good! I can see His might wings around Katie! Praise the Lord! He is worthy to be praised!
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Rosemary Parkins
4/24/2017 05:42:01 pm
Praying for Katie and for the family
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Jeanie McKinney
4/24/2017 06:13:12 pm
I'm so glad to hear of the progress with Katie. I've been praying and praying for her healing and for her to be more comfortable and for all of you to feel God's peace through this time.
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Rebekah
4/24/2017 06:25:52 pm
Prayers have been sent.
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Whitney Cox
4/24/2017 09:32:04 pm
She is so sweet and so beautiful. Her smile really does light up the room.
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Emily
4/24/2017 09:41:00 pm
I am a cousin of John and Tina Gillenwater. I have followed her story for a bit now and I continue to pray for your daughter Katie. Also her name was brought up in our Bible Club at our school this morning by a teacher of the name Kerry Racer. We will continue to pray for a healing for your daughter.
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Matt and Lana
4/24/2017 10:34:30 pm
Continued love and prayers for all!!!
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Patty Tabor
4/24/2017 11:24:00 pm
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand. I will continue to pray for Katie's healing and God's direction for her doctors and treatment plans.
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4/24/2017 11:33:21 pm
You don't know me but maybe you do my daughter, Amy Mann. Her daughter, McKenna, has gone
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Jodi Kelly
4/25/2017 06:43:40 am
May God bless your grateful hearts! Praying, praying, praying....in the morning, in the night, & as we go along our day.
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Julie Parsons
4/25/2017 07:01:57 am
My family walked in your shoes just a few short years ago...never give up hope...BELIEVE in your prayers...Jesus can heal your beautiful daughter.
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Beth Kutcher
4/25/2017 02:54:47 pm
This week as I studied the resurrection story in John 20 I felt the Lord ask me a question in relation to Mary M. weeping outside of the empty tomb. It was this, "What is our empty tomb and what is our response to it." That simple and that profound. It is amazing to watch your family standing in anticipation of a resurrection, new life in whatever form that comes. God is so good and we are praying for a resurrection not only for the physical health of sweet Katie, but the spiritual lives of all that are touched by her life. Xoxo
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