The memorial service for Kara will be held on Wednesday, October 10th, at 3:30 p.m. It will be held at the Bellaire United Methodist Church. A reception for friends and family will immediately follow in the fellowship hall.
We appreciate all the kind comments that people are posting to the blog. We are looking into a way to archive the blog so that it can be saved for Emma and Luke. Please continue to add your remembrances of Kara -- she was loved by so many people, and it will be so special for Emma and Luke to have your stories and memorials to Kara, forever.
Emma and Luke saw this rainbow in the sky this evening, and Emma said that it was a present for them from Mommy from Heaven. They're calling it "Mommy's Rainbow."
Thank you.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Kara Jean Kelly Herynk, November 29, 1973 -- October 6, 2007
Today, Kara’s Heavenly Father took her hand and led her home. She is free of pain and sickness. We will miss her kind heart and smiling face.
Thank you all for your caring words, loving support, and prayers. A special thanks to Kara’s church family of whom she loved dearly. She was showered with many gifts of love and prayers of encouragement. Her church is truly the body of Christ.
We are thankful the Lord put in Kara’s path physicians and medical staff who showed Kara kindness, gentleness, and encouragement.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
- II Timothy 4:7
The name Kara means ‘beloved one’.
May you rest in peace, now, my sweet Kara.
Love, Mother
We will post information about the memorial service as soon as we know. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be given to Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401.
Thank you all for your caring words, loving support, and prayers. A special thanks to Kara’s church family of whom she loved dearly. She was showered with many gifts of love and prayers of encouragement. Her church is truly the body of Christ.
We are thankful the Lord put in Kara’s path physicians and medical staff who showed Kara kindness, gentleness, and encouragement.
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”
- II Timothy 4:7
The name Kara means ‘beloved one’.
May you rest in peace, now, my sweet Kara.
Love, Mother
We will post information about the memorial service as soon as we know. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be given to Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401.
The Father and Child
Mom wanted this to be posted in memory of Kara.
From "A Woman’s Journey to the Heart of God"
By Cynthia Heald
The Father spoke:
Come. Child, let us journey together.
Where shall we go, Father?
To a distant land, another kingdom.
So, the journey will be long?
Yes, we must travel every day.
When will we reach our destination?
At the end of your days.
And who will accompany us?
Joy and Sorrow.
Must Sorrow travel with us?
Yes, she is necessary to keep you close to Me.
But I want only Joy.
It is only with Sorrow that you will know true Joy.
What must I bring?
A willing heart to follow Me.
What shall I do on the journey?
There is only one thing that you must do---
Stay close to Me. Let nothing distract you.
Always keep your eyes on Me.
What will I see?
You will see My glory.
What will I know?
You will know My heart.
The Father stretched out His hand.
The child, knowing the great love her Father had
for her, placed her hand in His and began her journey.
The Father spoke:
Are you ready, My child?
Yes, but I have nothing to bring except myself.
You are all I need.
Surely I must bring something, I do not feel prepared to travel.
Do not concern yourself with preparations. Your
journey has already begun.
But I am fearful.
There is no need to fear; I will always be with you.
Will You give me what I need?
I will provide for you.
What will you provide?
All that is essential for your journey.
And what is essential?
I will show you along the way. For now, you have
what is necessary; the desire to draw close to My
heart.
The child spoke:
Father, the journey is harder than I thought it would
be. I am weary.
When My Son traveled here, He became weary also.
Why is it so?
Because My kingdom is not yet established.
Am I nearing the destination?
You have come far, but there are still many roads to travel.
Will these roads be any easier?
The closer you come to My heart, the more intensely
you will experience My love and understand My ways.
You will become more concerned about what is eternal
and less concerned about the difficulty of the journey.
Sorrow still walks with me.
She travels with you by My design. She is a carefully
chosen tool in My hand to accomplish My will for you.
Sorrow has become more of a friend. I no longer fear
her presence. But Joy never leaves me! She has settled
deep within me. Will she always accompany me?
She will never leave you as long as you keep your hand
in Mine and let Me lead you to My heart.
Then she will be with me forever---for I have no other
desire than to know Your heart.
The Father spoke:
And what do you know of My heart?
I know that Your heart is the only worthy destination.
How have you learned this truth?
By walking daily with You.
How are your companions, Joy and Sorrow?
Now that I have a better understanding of
Your heart, I realize that Sorrow keeps me
dependent upon You and Joy enables me to stay on the journey.
You have learned well, My child. So you wish to
continue the journey?
Oh, Father, I only pray that I remain faithful and obedient.
I want no other journey—I seek no other Joy.
You will find Joy in loving and serving others.
It is hard for me to love and serve. How can I do it with Joy?
By taking My yoke and learning of Me.
As long as I am yoked to You, Father, I know I can
do anything.
Hold my hand tightly, My child. For this part of the
journey, you must receive My rest and learn to live for
all that is eternal.
Why must I hold Your hand tightly?
Because I am ready to place you as a laborer in My
harvest, and I do not want you to be so busy in your
service that you loosen your grip or let go.
And how do I labor in Your harvest?
By bringing Me glory.
The child spoke:
I’m nearing the end of my journey, aren’t I, Father?
Yes, My child, but there are still a few more roads to travel.
It has been a good journey. Thank You for holding my hand.
Have you lacked for anything?
No, nothing. I must confess I was skeptical that all I
needed to take on the journey was a willing heart. I
didn’t realize then that when You have my heart, You
are all I ever need or want.
What have you learned from your travels?
I’ve learned that being a woman who pleases You
has nothing to do with my family, my friends, or my
circumstances, but everything to do with how much
I love You and how deeply I abide in You.
How would you describe your journey?
As a journey that frees me to become all You created
me to be---as a journey of great inner Joy.
What have you learned about Joy?
Joy has always been deep in my heart, but she is
quiet. I’ve learned that I must be still to hear her;
Otherwise, I listen to louder voices that silence hers.
How has Joy served you?
She has faithfully been with me in all of my journey---
my trials, my suffering, my obedience, and my serving.
I understand now that she always accompanies Sorrow---
but her most precious gift to me is her tears as I
experience Your presence.
How has Sorrow helped you?
Father, I know I said in the beginning that I didn’t want
Sorrow to go with me, but she has taught me much.
Without her, I would never have wept over my sin.
Whenever I was deeply hurt or grieving, she took me
straight to Your heart. Without her, I would not have
known how others felt. I would not have known how to
love or serve them. And as You said, it has been Sorrow
that taught me to the meaning of Joy.
And what is true Joy?
True Joy is knowing and experiencing Your heart.
Is there anything you want for the rest of your journey?
In the past, I know I would have had a list, Father.
But now, I want only one thing---and that is to bring You
glory.
Once more, the child stretched out her hand.
The Father, knowing the great love His child had for Him,
took her hand, and they continued on their journey.
From "A Woman’s Journey to the Heart of God"
By Cynthia Heald
The Father spoke:
Come. Child, let us journey together.
Where shall we go, Father?
To a distant land, another kingdom.
So, the journey will be long?
Yes, we must travel every day.
When will we reach our destination?
At the end of your days.
And who will accompany us?
Joy and Sorrow.
Must Sorrow travel with us?
Yes, she is necessary to keep you close to Me.
But I want only Joy.
It is only with Sorrow that you will know true Joy.
What must I bring?
A willing heart to follow Me.
What shall I do on the journey?
There is only one thing that you must do---
Stay close to Me. Let nothing distract you.
Always keep your eyes on Me.
What will I see?
You will see My glory.
What will I know?
You will know My heart.
The Father stretched out His hand.
The child, knowing the great love her Father had
for her, placed her hand in His and began her journey.
The Father spoke:
Are you ready, My child?
Yes, but I have nothing to bring except myself.
You are all I need.
Surely I must bring something, I do not feel prepared to travel.
Do not concern yourself with preparations. Your
journey has already begun.
But I am fearful.
There is no need to fear; I will always be with you.
Will You give me what I need?
I will provide for you.
What will you provide?
All that is essential for your journey.
And what is essential?
I will show you along the way. For now, you have
what is necessary; the desire to draw close to My
heart.
The child spoke:
Father, the journey is harder than I thought it would
be. I am weary.
When My Son traveled here, He became weary also.
Why is it so?
Because My kingdom is not yet established.
Am I nearing the destination?
You have come far, but there are still many roads to travel.
Will these roads be any easier?
The closer you come to My heart, the more intensely
you will experience My love and understand My ways.
You will become more concerned about what is eternal
and less concerned about the difficulty of the journey.
Sorrow still walks with me.
She travels with you by My design. She is a carefully
chosen tool in My hand to accomplish My will for you.
Sorrow has become more of a friend. I no longer fear
her presence. But Joy never leaves me! She has settled
deep within me. Will she always accompany me?
She will never leave you as long as you keep your hand
in Mine and let Me lead you to My heart.
Then she will be with me forever---for I have no other
desire than to know Your heart.
The Father spoke:
And what do you know of My heart?
I know that Your heart is the only worthy destination.
How have you learned this truth?
By walking daily with You.
How are your companions, Joy and Sorrow?
Now that I have a better understanding of
Your heart, I realize that Sorrow keeps me
dependent upon You and Joy enables me to stay on the journey.
You have learned well, My child. So you wish to
continue the journey?
Oh, Father, I only pray that I remain faithful and obedient.
I want no other journey—I seek no other Joy.
You will find Joy in loving and serving others.
It is hard for me to love and serve. How can I do it with Joy?
By taking My yoke and learning of Me.
As long as I am yoked to You, Father, I know I can
do anything.
Hold my hand tightly, My child. For this part of the
journey, you must receive My rest and learn to live for
all that is eternal.
Why must I hold Your hand tightly?
Because I am ready to place you as a laborer in My
harvest, and I do not want you to be so busy in your
service that you loosen your grip or let go.
And how do I labor in Your harvest?
By bringing Me glory.
The child spoke:
I’m nearing the end of my journey, aren’t I, Father?
Yes, My child, but there are still a few more roads to travel.
It has been a good journey. Thank You for holding my hand.
Have you lacked for anything?
No, nothing. I must confess I was skeptical that all I
needed to take on the journey was a willing heart. I
didn’t realize then that when You have my heart, You
are all I ever need or want.
What have you learned from your travels?
I’ve learned that being a woman who pleases You
has nothing to do with my family, my friends, or my
circumstances, but everything to do with how much
I love You and how deeply I abide in You.
How would you describe your journey?
As a journey that frees me to become all You created
me to be---as a journey of great inner Joy.
What have you learned about Joy?
Joy has always been deep in my heart, but she is
quiet. I’ve learned that I must be still to hear her;
Otherwise, I listen to louder voices that silence hers.
How has Joy served you?
She has faithfully been with me in all of my journey---
my trials, my suffering, my obedience, and my serving.
I understand now that she always accompanies Sorrow---
but her most precious gift to me is her tears as I
experience Your presence.
How has Sorrow helped you?
Father, I know I said in the beginning that I didn’t want
Sorrow to go with me, but she has taught me much.
Without her, I would never have wept over my sin.
Whenever I was deeply hurt or grieving, she took me
straight to Your heart. Without her, I would not have
known how others felt. I would not have known how to
love or serve them. And as You said, it has been Sorrow
that taught me to the meaning of Joy.
And what is true Joy?
True Joy is knowing and experiencing Your heart.
Is there anything you want for the rest of your journey?
In the past, I know I would have had a list, Father.
But now, I want only one thing---and that is to bring You
glory.
Once more, the child stretched out her hand.
The Father, knowing the great love His child had for Him,
took her hand, and they continued on their journey.
Wednesday, October 03, 2007
Prayer Request
It appears that Kara's time on earth is drawing to a close, and we ask you to pray for the Lord's mercy for and protection over Kara. Please pray for comfort and peace for Kara until it is time for her to leave us. Please pray that her pain can be managed.
Please also pray for the children, that the Lord will be with them through this difficult and confusing time for them.
Thank you.
Please also pray for the children, that the Lord will be with them through this difficult and confusing time for them.
Thank you.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
From Kara
I am still not giving up on a miracle, but I don't know what God's will is. I want to give you many thanks for all of your prayers for me, and all the cards you have sent and comments on the blog that you have left. I trust in God's will for my life, and it may not be what I was hoping it would be. Please continue to pray for me and my family.
Love,
Kara
Love,
Kara
Saturday, September 29, 2007
Update
Kara is on some antibiotics and no longer has a fever. She has an appointment with Dr. Lynch on Wednesday.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for peace and comfort for Kara in this difficult time.
- Please pray that the treatment she had this month have been successful.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for peace and comfort for Kara in this difficult time.
- Please pray that the treatment she had this month have been successful.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Fever
Kara is running a fever this morning. Please pray that the fever will drop, and that if she does have an infection, it can be easily treated. Thank you.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Blood Transfusion
Kara had a busy weekend. She was able to go to church and spend a lot of good time visiting with friends and family. She has been fatigued so far this week, though. She will receive a blood transfusion tomorrow that will hopefully help with her energy. When she is rested, her vision, speech, dizziness, and dexterity are much improved. When she gets tired, however, she continues to struggle in those areas.
Please continue to pray for Kara's miracle.
"For we know that in all things
God works for the good of those who love Him,
Who are called according to his purpose."
- Romans 8:28
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's blood transfusion goes smoothly and increases her energy.
- Please pray for peace, hope, and faith for Kara.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Please continue to pray for Kara's miracle.
"For we know that in all things
God works for the good of those who love Him,
Who are called according to his purpose."
- Romans 8:28
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's blood transfusion goes smoothly and increases her energy.
- Please pray for peace, hope, and faith for Kara.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Improving
Kara has been feeling better and stronger as the week has progressed. She was able to go to church and Sunday lunch with the family, as the pain in her abdomen has been subsiding. She's working on walking and doing her Sit and Fit exercises again.
Kara will have another round of scans at the end of the month. I will let you know the exact dates when I know. Please pray that Kara continues to improve, and that her miracle is happening!
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to grow stronger.
- Please pray for peace and comfort for Kara, that doubts and fear do not crowd her thoughts.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you. We continue to have faith that nothing is impossible with God, and we are so thankful for His steadfast presence with Kara.
Kara will have another round of scans at the end of the month. I will let you know the exact dates when I know. Please pray that Kara continues to improve, and that her miracle is happening!
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to grow stronger.
- Please pray for peace and comfort for Kara, that doubts and fear do not crowd her thoughts.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Thank you. We continue to have faith that nothing is impossible with God, and we are so thankful for His steadfast presence with Kara.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Back Home
Kara came back home last night. The doctor at the ER said there was no internal bleeding, just some bruising, pulled muscles, and sore ribs. So she is taking medicine for the pain and resting today. Please see below for Kara's prayer needs. Thank you.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
ER
Kara is at the ER because of her abdominal pain. Please pray that whatever is causing the pain can be treated and will resolve quickly. Thank you.
Update
Kara has been experiencing abdominal pain since yesterday. Yesterday morning, she was sitting on the living room floor with Luke, and she fell over and hurt herself somehow. Her abdomen is very tender, and she is having trouble keeping food down and managing the pain. Dad thinks that she may have bent some cartilage near her breastbone, and that it may be pressing on her liver, which is itself enlarged because of the presence of tumors.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the pain subsides, and that Kara can resume getting stronger and back into a more "normal" routine.
- Please pray that Kara feels God's protective and loving presence with her.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that the pain subsides, and that Kara can resume getting stronger and back into a more "normal" routine.
- Please pray that Kara feels God's protective and loving presence with her.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Drinking out of a Watermelon
There was a nice gathering of friends and family at Kara's house over Labor Day weekend. The kids were all excited about "drinking out of a watermelon". I wasn't sure what that meant, until a member of Kara's church showed up. Kara was able to sit outside with everyone and enjoy the afternoon. She even tasted some of the watermelon concoction herself.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Update
Kara has been getting stronger and her speech is improving. She met with Dr. Lynch last week, who was pleased with her progress since her hospitalization. She was able to go to Community Bible Study on Thursday, and to church on Sunday. She was reinvigorated by all of the love and encouragement from her church family.
Luke started his new pre-school class last week, and can't stop talking about. Emma continues to enjoy kindergarten. Kara hopes to be able to pick Emma up from school some day this week and meet Emma's teacher.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to tolerate her chemotherapy well.
- Please pray for comfort and peace for Kara to keep doubt and fear away.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you all for continuing to pray for Kara's miracle.
Luke started his new pre-school class last week, and can't stop talking about. Emma continues to enjoy kindergarten. Kara hopes to be able to pick Emma up from school some day this week and meet Emma's teacher.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to tolerate her chemotherapy well.
- Please pray for comfort and peace for Kara to keep doubt and fear away.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you all for continuing to pray for Kara's miracle.
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Novalis Completed
Kara had her last Novalis treatment today. Getting those treatments really tires her, so she is glad to have them completed. She hopes to regain more energy and strength, and be able to communicate and use her right side better. Her mind is sharp, and it is very frustrating and embarrassing for her to not be able to speak clearly.
She seems to be tolerating her chemotherapy very well, and is able to eat more, without nausea issues. She also believes that the dizziness is dissipating.
Emma continues to enjoy kindergarten, and Luke returned to pre-school today. They never fail to bring a smile to Kara's face, as both like to curl up and cuddle with Kara. Luke, after visiting NASA, is all about rockets and spaceships now, and he will climb on the couch with Kara and take her for an imaginary ride on his rockets. He misses Emma on the days she is at school and he isn't, and the highlight of his day is going to pick Emma up from school. Emma is getting used to the idea that her new cousin is going to be a boy, and not a girl. When asked why the cousin isn't here yet, she answers sweetly, "Because God isn't finished wrapping him."
Kara and the family had many visitors over the weekend, and their company and prayers were very uplifting. Kara continues to get many cards and expressions of encouragement, which mean the world to her.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for continued peace and confidence for Kara, that she can keep doubt and fear away.
- Please pray for Kara's recovery from the effects of her treatment and stroke.
- Please pray that Kara continues to tolerate her chemotherapy well.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permenantly.
Thank you so much.
She seems to be tolerating her chemotherapy very well, and is able to eat more, without nausea issues. She also believes that the dizziness is dissipating.
Emma continues to enjoy kindergarten, and Luke returned to pre-school today. They never fail to bring a smile to Kara's face, as both like to curl up and cuddle with Kara. Luke, after visiting NASA, is all about rockets and spaceships now, and he will climb on the couch with Kara and take her for an imaginary ride on his rockets. He misses Emma on the days she is at school and he isn't, and the highlight of his day is going to pick Emma up from school. Emma is getting used to the idea that her new cousin is going to be a boy, and not a girl. When asked why the cousin isn't here yet, she answers sweetly, "Because God isn't finished wrapping him."
Kara and the family had many visitors over the weekend, and their company and prayers were very uplifting. Kara continues to get many cards and expressions of encouragement, which mean the world to her.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray for continued peace and confidence for Kara, that she can keep doubt and fear away.
- Please pray for Kara's recovery from the effects of her treatment and stroke.
- Please pray that Kara continues to tolerate her chemotherapy well.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permenantly.
Thank you so much.
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Update
Kara and Matt met with Luke's pre-school teachers yesterday, and they know that Luke will be in good hands. Luke has been lonely without his buddy Emma around for most of the day, so it will be good for him when pre-school starts back up!
Kara had a setback with her nausea issues last night. Hopefully it was just that something she ate didn't sit well, and not a side effect of the new chemo drug. The dizziness is still around, but that may be from the radiation and all the stuff moving around and shrinking in her head.
Kara is encouraged and strengthened by all the many cards and expressions of faith and good will she has received. The outpouring of encouragement and prayers for her helps her have confidence that God can, and will, provide her with a miracle.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's side effects from the treatments and the stroke continue to diminish.
- Please pray for for confidence, faith, and peace for Kara, that she can have joy day by day, and keep doubt and fear away.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Kara had a setback with her nausea issues last night. Hopefully it was just that something she ate didn't sit well, and not a side effect of the new chemo drug. The dizziness is still around, but that may be from the radiation and all the stuff moving around and shrinking in her head.
Kara is encouraged and strengthened by all the many cards and expressions of faith and good will she has received. The outpouring of encouragement and prayers for her helps her have confidence that God can, and will, provide her with a miracle.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara's side effects from the treatments and the stroke continue to diminish.
- Please pray for for confidence, faith, and peace for Kara, that she can have joy day by day, and keep doubt and fear away.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
First Day of School
Emma had her first day of kindergarten yesterday, and loved it. She is such a brave girl -- she has been reading her "Ramona" books, and thought that she was going to get to walk home from school all by herself. Kara was able to get up and have breakfast with Emma and see her off to school.
Kara is doing all she can to get stronger. She is able to eat more, and has been doing her "Sit and Fit" exercises that are run on PBS right before Emma gets home from school. Her speech is improving as well. She continues to have radiation every morning, and so far has tolerated her new chemotherapy well. She met with Dr. Tay, her radiation doctor, and he said that the new chemo drug crosses the blood-brain barrier, and could be very effective.
Kara remains focused on the Word of God, and has been blessed to have friends and family come by and pray with her and point out encouraging scriptures. She is trying to remain confident that she has asked for healing and will receive it.
"For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds."
- Jeremiah 30:17.
"Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him."
- 1 John 5:14, 15.
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful."
- Hebrews 10:23.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to improve after her setback last week -- that she grows stronger, her speech improves, and she can continue to eat more and have more energy.
- Please pray that Kara continues to colerate the radiation and her new chemo drug.
- Please pray for faith and confidence in God's ability to heal Kara, for Kara and her family.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.
Thank you.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Recovering at Home
Kara was able to come home on Thursday afternoon, and has been improving daily since her release from the hospital. Her speech is improving, and she is able to eat more, with fewer bouts of nausea. The vertigo also seems to have lessened. She continues to have impairments with the right side of her body, and is very weak on that side, which makes getting around very difficult.
Kara will continue the whole-brain radiation next week and into the following week. She began her new chemotherapy today, which is in the form of a pill, which she will take once a day for twenty-eight days.
Kara has been immensely helped by visits from her prayer group from church, and from many kind friends. She knows that God can work miracles -- all things are possible with God, and all things are possible through Christ. She has asked God to heal her, and believes that he is healing her, and working a miracle in her. We ask that you agree with us in our prayers for Kara's healing. We ask that God will answer our prayers. We know that God can restore Kara to health, and we are thankful for that hope and assurance that He gives us.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to recover from the effects of the stroke, and regains her strength.
- Please pray for confidence, peace, and comfort for Kara, as she awaits healing.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Kara has gotten great strength and comfort from a short book called "Healed of Cancer" by Dodie Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen, who was miraculously cured of cancer that had metastisized to her liver. In it, Ms. Osteen recommends numerous helpful and reassuring scriptures, as well as the following prayer, which we have prayed with Kara, and which has given Kara confidence in her faith that God can, and will, heal her:
"O God, our Father, Your Word says that You are a very present help in time of need. We come to you now on behalf of Kara who is suffering with cancer. Father, we ask You, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, to touch and heal Kara.
Distance is no problem for You, God. As we pray, You are there with Kara, even as close as the very breath that she breathes. So we are asking You to touch her body and heal her.
Now, you foul disease called cancer, we speak to You. Go from Kara's body in the Name of Jesus! We command you, cancerous cells, to wither and die at the roots in the Name of Jesus! Devil, we bind your power in Kara's life, and we permit healing to come to her in the Name of Jesus!
Father, we ask You to replace with new cells those that have been damaged by cancer. God, You can do that, because what is impossible with man is possible with You. You are a God who cares, and we believe You will do it just because we have asked. You love us that much.
Father, may strength and wholeness come into Kara's body this very day, and stay with her day by day. Thank You, Lord, for doing it.
We thank You, Jesus, that we will hear good reports from people like Kara, people who have been healed because they held fast to their confession fo faith without wavering, because You are faithful who promised. Thank you, Father, in Jesus' name,
Amen."
Kara would like all of you, her friends, to know that she believes that God is healing her, and she wants you to share her hope, faith, and confidence. Kara has a river of life flowing in her, and she will not let fear and doubt overcome her. All glory, praise, and thanks to God!
Thank you.
Kara will continue the whole-brain radiation next week and into the following week. She began her new chemotherapy today, which is in the form of a pill, which she will take once a day for twenty-eight days.
Kara has been immensely helped by visits from her prayer group from church, and from many kind friends. She knows that God can work miracles -- all things are possible with God, and all things are possible through Christ. She has asked God to heal her, and believes that he is healing her, and working a miracle in her. We ask that you agree with us in our prayers for Kara's healing. We ask that God will answer our prayers. We know that God can restore Kara to health, and we are thankful for that hope and assurance that He gives us.
Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Kara continues to recover from the effects of the stroke, and regains her strength.
- Please pray for confidence, peace, and comfort for Kara, as she awaits healing.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from her body, permanently.
Kara has gotten great strength and comfort from a short book called "Healed of Cancer" by Dodie Osteen, mother of Joel Osteen, who was miraculously cured of cancer that had metastisized to her liver. In it, Ms. Osteen recommends numerous helpful and reassuring scriptures, as well as the following prayer, which we have prayed with Kara, and which has given Kara confidence in her faith that God can, and will, heal her:
"O God, our Father, Your Word says that You are a very present help in time of need. We come to you now on behalf of Kara who is suffering with cancer. Father, we ask You, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, to touch and heal Kara.
Distance is no problem for You, God. As we pray, You are there with Kara, even as close as the very breath that she breathes. So we are asking You to touch her body and heal her.
Now, you foul disease called cancer, we speak to You. Go from Kara's body in the Name of Jesus! We command you, cancerous cells, to wither and die at the roots in the Name of Jesus! Devil, we bind your power in Kara's life, and we permit healing to come to her in the Name of Jesus!
Father, we ask You to replace with new cells those that have been damaged by cancer. God, You can do that, because what is impossible with man is possible with You. You are a God who cares, and we believe You will do it just because we have asked. You love us that much.
Father, may strength and wholeness come into Kara's body this very day, and stay with her day by day. Thank You, Lord, for doing it.
We thank You, Jesus, that we will hear good reports from people like Kara, people who have been healed because they held fast to their confession fo faith without wavering, because You are faithful who promised. Thank you, Father, in Jesus' name,
Amen."
Kara would like all of you, her friends, to know that she believes that God is healing her, and she wants you to share her hope, faith, and confidence. Kara has a river of life flowing in her, and she will not let fear and doubt overcome her. All glory, praise, and thanks to God!
Thank you.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Mommy is coming home!
The plan is for Kara to be discharged from the hospital today. Aunt Jean has been in Houston helping out with the kids. They are looking forward to having Mommy back home again.
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