Kara met with her neurosurgeon yesterday, who has scheduled an MRI for her this morning, and then Novalis tomorrow. Her neurosurgeon told her that he was frankly surprised to see her still here, given the severity of the tumors in February. Both he and her neurology radiologist were quite pleased with her response to treatment, and very glad to see her doing so well. Her radiologist informed her that they are able to do the Novalis procedure on other parts of the body besides the brain now, which should make fighting any additional tumors more effective.
They hope to be able to proceed with the chemo next week, though Hurricane Rita may make that difficult it if hits Houston. Mom and Dad are considering taking the kids to the farm, while Matt and John stay behind to board up the windows, try to move the furniture up in case it floods, and take care of Kara. They went to Sam's and there was a line just to wait for a cart. Water is flying off shelves, and all the usual pre-hurricane activity is going on down there. Since Kara and Matt's house flooded during Allison (when Kara was pregnant with Emma), they are concerned about flooding again. The Medical Center also flooded during Allison, and if that happens again, and if there is a major problem with the power grid, Kara's chemo could get postponed.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for good MRI results today, and a successful completion of the Novalis procedure tomorrow.
- Please pray that Hurricane Rita does not cause a delay in Kara's treatment or damage to their home.
- Please pray for comfort and peace for Kara during this hectic and difficult time -- waiting for test results, continuing her treatment, and having concerns about the hurricane and her safety and that of her family.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement for Kara. Kara is approaching all of this with faith and confidence in God, but it is a very difficult time for her. Her use of her hands is severely limited, and she has difficulty walking because of her neuropathy. She cannot hold Emma or Luke very well because of her weakness and her surgery. Your continued prayerful and encouraging presence in her life gives her great comfort.
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Hi Kara,
We are keeping you in our prayers as you have the MRI today and the Novalis treatment tomorrow. The Lord is faithful and will supply all your needs. What a wonderful testimony you are to the doctors, of God's plans for you and His carrying you through according to His plans!
A favorite verse of mine is Psalm 50: 15, "And call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me." The Lord gets the honor and glory as He rescues us when we call on Him.
We love you,
Aunt Karen and Uncle Don
In Luke 11 Jesus is teaching his disciples more about prayer. He uses this illustration:
"Suppose you went to a friend's house at midnight wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You shout up to him, 'A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit and I've nothing to give him to eat.' He calls down from his bedroom, 'Please don't ask me to get up. The door is locked for the night; we are all in bed. I just can't help you this time.'"
Jesus said, I tell you this -- though he won't do it as a friend -you KEEP KNOCKING long enough he will get up! Give you EVERYTHING YOU WANT, just because of your PERSISTENCE! So it is with prayer -
Keep asking,
you will keep receiving.
Keep looking,
you will find.
Keep knocking,
The Door will be opened.
Everyone who asks - receives.
All who seek - find.
The Door is opened to everyone -
who knocks.
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