Big sister reading to her little brother.
Friday, March 30, 2007
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Emma and her snake friend! There are lots of little (non-poisonous!) garden snakes that live under rocks at the farm. The kids like to turn over the rocks and find them.
Blood Transfusion
Kara was able to get her full chemotherapy today, but her bloodcounts are low. She will probably need a blood transfusion next week. Please pray that there are no complications from the transfusion, and that Kara is able to stay on schedule with her chemotherapy next week. Please pray that the cancer is permanently eradicated from Kara's body.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Update
Kara was able to get her full chemotherapy last week, and had the Novalis performed on Friday. The mask method is much easier and more comfortable than the halo method.
Emma had her first soccer practice last night, and likes her coach, and did a very good job. It looked like she even scored a goal! She and Luke stay busy with school, tumbling, and trips to the zoo.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the Novalis was successful.
- Please pray that Kara is able to receive her full chemotherapy this week.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you.
Emma had her first soccer practice last night, and likes her coach, and did a very good job. It looked like she even scored a goal! She and Luke stay busy with school, tumbling, and trips to the zoo.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the Novalis was successful.
- Please pray that Kara is able to receive her full chemotherapy this week.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Novalis Tomorrow
Kara will have chemotherapy this morning (hopefully her bloodcounts will be high enough to have her full chemo), and then will have the run-through for the Novalis this afternoon. They will be using a mask, rather than the halo device that screws into her head, which will be less painful for Kara, and will allow her to continue her chemotherapy uninterrupted (when using the halo, she has to go off any drugs that reduce her platelets). Tomorrow, Kara will have the Novalis procedure done on three places in her brain.
Kara's been fighting a bit of a cold this week, but is feeling much better. Luke appears to be over his GI bug. Kara and Emma went to Horn Elementary on Monday for Emma's kindergarten enrollment/orientation -- it's hard to believe that Emma's going to be starting school next year!
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara can receive her full chemotherapy today.
- Please pray that the Novalis procedure is successful.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Kara's been fighting a bit of a cold this week, but is feeling much better. Luke appears to be over his GI bug. Kara and Emma went to Horn Elementary on Monday for Emma's kindergarten enrollment/orientation -- it's hard to believe that Emma's going to be starting school next year!
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara can receive her full chemotherapy today.
- Please pray that the Novalis procedure is successful.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Novalis
Kara is having a special MRI performed tonight to ascertain whether the two smaller spots are her brain are previously treated tumors that are dissolving, or if they require radiation as well. She will probably have the Novalis performed at the end of next week.
Luke is feeling a little better, but as of yesterday still had a fever off and on.
Matt's grandmother passed away today, at the age of 99. Matt and his family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the Novalis procedure is successful in destroying all the tumors in Kara's brain.
- Please pray that Kara can receive her full chemotherapy tomorrow.
- Please pray that the cancer is eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Luke is feeling a little better, but as of yesterday still had a fever off and on.
Matt's grandmother passed away today, at the age of 99. Matt and his family are in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the Novalis procedure is successful in destroying all the tumors in Kara's brain.
- Please pray that Kara can receive her full chemotherapy tomorrow.
- Please pray that the cancer is eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Meeting with Dr. Lynch
Kara met with Dr. Lynch yesterday, and the plan is to continue with her current chemotherapy regimen, and to meet with the Novalis doctor to set up a time for the Novalis procedure. Kara has three spots in her brain, but only one is large enough to need to be treated at this time.
Kara, Emma, and Luke have come to the farm for a couple of days during the kids' spring break. Luke has been fighting a virus since Friday, and has been feeling pretty yucky. But Emma has been having a good time -- fishing, feeding the cows, long walks on the property, baby snake hunting, and just running around.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the chemotherapy and Novalis are successful.
- Please pray for increased energy and stamina for Kara.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Kara, Emma, and Luke have come to the farm for a couple of days during the kids' spring break. Luke has been fighting a virus since Friday, and has been feeling pretty yucky. But Emma has been having a good time -- fishing, feeding the cows, long walks on the property, baby snake hunting, and just running around.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the chemotherapy and Novalis are successful.
- Please pray for increased energy and stamina for Kara.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Great Results
Kara's scans revealed only one new tumor -- a small tumor in her brain -- and that all her existing tumors are shrinking. She and Matt will meet with Dr. Lynch on Tuesday to go over the results more thoroughly, and discuss what her treatment plan will be. Most likely she will receive Novalis again on the brain tumor. We are so thankful that the Novalis procedure is available, and has been so successful in treating Kara's tumors!
Praises;
- Thank you God for the good scan results.
- Thank you God for all of the developments in technology and medicine that have been so beneficial to Kara, and for all the doctors and nurses who have been treating Kara these past two-plus years.
- Thank you God for the blessings in Kara's life that sometimes get overlooked when we focus on what Kara's needs are. Thank you for giving Kara such a loving, supportive husband, and two wonderful children -- she loves her family so much. Thank you for all of the prayers and encouragement for Kara from her family, friends, church, and "blog friends."
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for an encouraging treatment plan from Dr. Lynch.
- Please pray that Kara's blood counts are high enough to continue with her chemotherapy.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Praises;
- Thank you God for the good scan results.
- Thank you God for all of the developments in technology and medicine that have been so beneficial to Kara, and for all the doctors and nurses who have been treating Kara these past two-plus years.
- Thank you God for the blessings in Kara's life that sometimes get overlooked when we focus on what Kara's needs are. Thank you for giving Kara such a loving, supportive husband, and two wonderful children -- she loves her family so much. Thank you for all of the prayers and encouragement for Kara from her family, friends, church, and "blog friends."
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for an encouraging treatment plan from Dr. Lynch.
- Please pray that Kara's blood counts are high enough to continue with her chemotherapy.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Scans Today
Kara's scans will be today at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. We will probably have the results tonight or tomorrow morning. Please keep Kara in your prayers.
You will keep in perfect peace,
him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.
- Isaiah 26:3-4
Thank you.
You will keep in perfect peace,
him whose mind is steadfast,
because he trusts in you.
Trust in the Lord forever,
for the Lord, the Lord, is the Rock eternal.
- Isaiah 26:3-4
Thank you.
Monday, March 05, 2007
Scans Wednesday
Kara will have PET Scans run on Wednesday to check on her progress. Please pray for good test results, and please let others know of Kara's prayer needs. We will let you know the results when we do.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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