Kara's bloodwork showed her blood counts were low, and she'll be getting an infusion of fresh blood Friday. This should help her regain some energy and stamina to prepare her for her surgeries.
Next week she has another round of tests, which will determine the next step of her treatment. We hope that the tests indicate she is a good candidate for surgery, and that the doctors will go ahead and remove what is left of the tumor in her liver. We also hope that the test results show that the cancer has remained inactive.
Praises:
- Thank you God for seeing Kara through her treatment thus far with no significant problems.
- Thank you God for providing Kara with excellent, attentive, and caring health care providers who have helped her through this difficult experience.
- Thank you God for the help and support of so many people -- Kara and Matt's parents, Aunt Lois, the rest of their families, their church family, their friends, and other kind well-wishers. They have been a true blessing.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for positive test results.
- Please pray for peace for Kara over this weekend, that she may enjoy her time with her family without anxiety about the tests and their results.
- Please pray that the cancer is eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement and love to Kara. Please keep Kara in your prayers, and enjoy your holiday weekend with your friends and family. Next week there should be photos to share with you here on the blog.
In February 2005, Kara was diagnosed with a rare form of metastatic brain cancer – large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma. She is a devoted mother of two, and a caring and generous wife, sister and daughter. This blog was started to keep family and friends informed of Kara's progress. The thoughts and prayers Kara has received through this blog have been an unending source of hope and inspiration, including many kind and encouraging comments from people she has never met. We thank you all.
6 comments:
Dear Kara, Just wanted you to know that Im thinking of you. I pray that you will get good news after your next round of test. Have a nice weekend with your family on the 4th. Love Laura F.
Dear Kara,
We are praying that you are among the best candidates for this surgery. We believe that He is watching over you and paving the way. We are so sorry you have to go through all of this and admire your courage, patience, and good humor. We love you, gamma and gampa
Dear Kara, You are always near us in our thoughts and ever present in our prayers.
You have come so very far, and with your brave determination - done so well. The planned treatment tomorrow will bring more energy and strength.
We are with you all the way. Love, Gem and Family
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO ALL!!!!!
May God Bless America!
May He Bless our Troops fighting around the world for our freedoms!!!!!!!
Bless them all for the sacrifices they are making.
These things I have spoken to you, in me you will have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer -
Jesus has overcome the world!!!!!!!
Praise you Father.......John16:33
Dear Kara, How wonderful to know that you are getting some good red stuff which will help so much get your energy level back! You are in my thoughts and prayers continuously for your ongoing miraculous recovery, for your strength and hearty constitution to be renewed, for you to be in the most positive, encouraged, and hopeful state of mind yet so that no negative thoughts can interfere with God's healing processes. You are so strong and so manifesting his healing powers every day. Take good care of your very dear and special self and know that you are in our hearts and prayers always and never more than now and when your testing occurs next week. Much love, Aunt Betsy
Hi Kara,
What a relief that you have completed all the rounds of chemotherapy! We pray you will feel increased strength and joy as you celebrate this July 4th. We continue to thank the Lord for carrying you through and pray His continued watch care over you with the tests next week. We thank Him for the wise physicians and caregivers He has supplied you and trust He will continue to supply you with all you need through the next steps necessary for your complete healing.
Love,
Aunt Karen and Uncle Don
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