Kara felt better by Sunday, and she and her family came to Austin to celebrate Cousin David's second birthday. The bloodtest results showed that she just had a bug, and her PICC line was not infected, thank goodness!
Kara's neuropathy had gotten markedly worse throughout last week, making walking very difficult and greatly limiting the use of her hands. But Monday the neuropathy seemed to be much better, and she was steadier on her feet and able to walk more easily.
Today she met with Dr. Lynch, and he seems pleased with the way things are going. They are going to try to schedule another set of scans on Friday, and to begin more chemo on Monday. Please keep her in your prayers this week for good test results.
Cousin David's birthday party was a lot of fun for both the kids and the adults. Emma and Luke had a blast with all the fun outdoor activities and getting messy with the other children, and Kara and Matt enjoyed meeting Laura and Miki's friends, many of whom have been praying for Kara over the past months. Even though it was a short trip, it was a nice, welcome break from Houston. Kara loved Aunt Lois's jacuzzi tub, where she had a long bubblebath.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's neuropathy improves.
- Please pray for good scan results.
- Please pray that the cancer be permanently eradicated from her body.
Thank you for keeping Kara in your thoughts and prayers, especially as she is about to have another round of tests -- that is always nerve-wracking and stressful.
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Glory to Jesus for the Good News!
So thankful for His faithfulness to you; that your cold was a virus! What a neat, fun party! Looks like Luke enjoys painting. What a wonderful bubble bath! That was worth the trip.
I will sing to Jesus as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have my being!
Psalms 104:33
Being confident of this very thing, that He which has begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ!
Philippians1:6
Thank you Jean for the update and pictures. You make me wish I had a sister.
Hi All!
Dad asked me about Kara the other day and I realized I hadn't checked in this past week. I was thrilled to see all of the good news! If any help is needed by your parents while they're up here, please let us know. John & Jean, you are the best siblings ever. Who woulda thought. (giggle)
Kara,
you look wonderful! So good to see you relaxed and having fun. While the neuropathy is bound to be frustrating, it's nothing compared to what you've already conquered (with a little help of course). We love you all bunches! and we'll keep up the prayers.
love,
Jana
Hi Kara,
How glad we are that you enjoyed the trip to Austin for David's birthday party. It looks like Emma and Luke had a great time, too. (Thanks for the good photos, Jean!)
We are keeping you in our prayers, that the test results will be encouraging and that the neuropathy will continue to subside.
Love,
Aunt Karen and Uncle Don
Hey Kara! Glad you were able to go & have some fun. You look great. I miss our bi-weekly lunches. Let's get together soon, OK? Love, Kelly
Kara, The pictures at the party are all so full of life and fun! What a great retreat - to see the friends and family - to celebrate the little one's birthday and to be able to meet some of the folks who have been praying for you. WOW!
This is the type of break you really needed. Jean is super to get these things recorded for all of your fans and to have such delightful pictures for us all.
You look great in the photos and your little ones with the others are so vibrant and cute.
Keep us in the know - we are all praying and pulling for you each day, each hour, each moment. Love, Gem
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