Hi All,
As many of you probably know from my recent Facebook post, Katie went in for an upper endoscopy to see if there was a localized site that could be treated to arrest her bleeding; unfortunately her GI Dr. only found diffuse bleeding that could not be addressed. At this point we are left without any real viable treatment options our only hope being that the bleeding resolves on its own or possible radiation therapy which may be able to address the bleeding. We are currently waiting to hear back from her oncologist to see if the radiation folks think they can do anything and what kind of torture it would be to do it.
Katie is being treated for her pain and nausea right now and is being kept as comfortable as she can be in the hospital setting. We are currently in a very nice large room that can accommodate quite a few family and friends, a big improvement over our last hospital stay. Should the bleeding not improve or radiation not be possible we will most likely be asking to move her to the Whatcom Hospice House to provide her with as much comfort as possible.
I want to thank you for all your positive thoughts and prayers, I am constantly amazed by the support Katie, the boys, and I have received from all of you. I will update you as we know more.
Take care,
Kevin
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143 comments:
Praying for God's peace, Kevin. Katie is never far from my thoughts and always in my prayers.
Sending well wishes from TX! Many hugs to you and your family!
Thinking of you all Kevin, stay strong, you have amazing support.
Sending you all hope, love, and strength from the deepest parts of my heart.
Kevin,
thank you once again for taking the time to update us. Tell Katie I am sending lots of love. Sometimes life is not fair at all.
Michele
Oh Kevin, my thoughts and prayers are with you and especially with Katie. Praying peace and comfort for you all.
Kathy
Praying for you all...especially for strength. Katie is heavy on my heart...and know that you are all being prayed for during these difficult hours and days.
Thinking of you all.
Eveline.
Kevin I am praying for yours and Katie's strength. May God provide you both comfort right now. Sending love and prayers from Georgia.
Hugs
Dana
I go to sleep thinking of you all and wake thinking of you all! I've been on my knees praying for Katie's Miracle...this I will continue!! Love, hugs & blessings - LORi
Oh Kevin...my heart is so heavy for you and the boys. I only hope that her pain is controlled and she has the peace she deserves. Much love from me and thousands of others around the world.
My thoughts and prayers are with all
of you!
{{{{{many hugs and prayers coming your way}}}}}
Thank you for the update, Kevin! I am so sorry this is happening to Katie, and to you and your families! Katie is such a fighter, and she will give it her all! I know how hard it is to watch someone you love so deeply go through this! Please know that there are many of us sending lots of love, thoughts, prayers, and many hugs to you all!
Hugs from Barb in Northern VA
I do not "know" Katie in the way that many of her online friends do, but yet I feel united to her as part of the close-knit, online papercrafting community. I have been following her fight, and my heart is heavy as I read this latest update. Katie, you, and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort and peace.
My prayers and thoughts are sent your way for Katie and your family.
many hugs and prayers sent to you all. know that this large community is there with you all in spirit and are sending so much love and healing thoughts xo
I have been thinking of you all often, thank you once again for taking the time to update us at a time when I know you want to spend every moment possible with Katie and your boys.
I will continue to keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much love from Western Australia xx
Kevin, know that you all are not alone...as you can see :) I will continue to pray for Katie, you and the boys for strength to get through this sharp turn. Much love to you all! xo
Kevin, please know you all remain in my prayers during this horrendous time. May God's grace be ever-present in your hearts.
You, Katie and your family are in my thoughts constantly. God bless you all.
Although I do not personally know Katie, you and your family, my thoughts run deep and I am praying with all of my might. I believe in the power of prayer and as you can see, there are lots of prayers being sent your way.
Thoughts and Prayers for Katie, you and the boys. God Bless
Sending you all many thoughts and prayers from Vancouver, WA.
Kevin, thank you for the update on Katie. I pray that you and your family have the strength that is needed for the coming days. Hugs and blessings to you all.
so very sorry to hear this! praying for you all, may you be strengthened and filled with God's peace.
Thinking of you all, hoping for the best and wishing you peace.
Hugs, thoughts, and prayers. I hope that your strength from within and the unconditional love Katie has given you will help see you and the boys through this difficult time. I'm here for you.
Thinking of you all.
First praying that the radiation would arrest the bleeding and Katie will be strengthened and that your time together will be filled with Gods peace.
Kevin,
You continue to be an amazing support to Katie and I am in admiration of you and your strength.
It is so hard to be the care giver of someone who is going thru the journey of cancer and at times it is easy to forget that you too are going through so much yourself watching someone you love be so sick and feeling helpless at what to do or how to feel. Know that you are appreciated by Katie and loved for doing and being all that you are. You are doing everything and feeling everything that is normal for one to feel especially at this time.
I only met Katie once but have followed her blog since I heard ....I have admired her for her ability to express just exactly what and how she feels.
I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts.
Take care.
Dear Katie & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
May you continue to be granted all the strength you need on this heartbreaking journey. Much love to you Katie and the boys XXX
Lifting all of you up in prayer today!
Sending you prayers all the way from kenya (Africa).
Jackie.
I only 'know' Katie through blogging - she is such a talented paper crafter. I have been following her story and have admired her strength through this time. I just wanted to say my thoughts are with her and your whole family.
Jenny from the UK. xxx
Keeping Katie and your family in my prayers. I pray for comfort & strength for you all.
Sending my love to you all from Scotland, Hazelxoxox
Sending strength and positive vibes... so sorry for the struggle.
Katie is one in a million and so are you Kevin. Prayers are constantly being said for all of you. I hope you feel all the love that is being sent your way and that it is giving all of you some strength and comfort.
Praying for comfort for all of you. Sending love from the midwest.
I wish I could do more than this but I am praying for you all
Sending prayers and love your way.
Praying for you all!
Sending you hugs, love and prayers to you, Katie and your boys from California.
Kevin, do you have a specific prayer in your own heart today? Just now, I asked the Father to listen very closely to your heart and to hear your prayer.
So many of us know you and your family only through this blog and yet we pray for all of you every day. While you wander in the wilderness, I pray that you find sustenance in the knowledge that you are not alone.
Please know that I'm praying so hard for Katie and your family. She is so strong and such an inspiration to us all. May God bring you peace and strength at this time.
Prayers for you, Katie, the boys and your families coming from South Carolina. Stay strong Kevin, you have a massive support system that you cannot see. I hope your family find some solace in that.
All of you are in my thoughts. Praying for strength to face what is ahead. Katie is such an amazing writer she really gave us a close up of her journey. You are all so precious. Thank you for the update.
May God's peace, courage, and strength surround all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I will continue to pray. My heart goes out to your family. May you feel God's presence during this time. Katie has touched so many through her strength and hope.
I prayed at least 4 times yesterday for Katie and your family. I hope that something is able to help.
Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
May the peace of the Lord be with all of you, Kevin. Katie and you and the boys are in our constant prayers. She is being virtually hugged from all over the world. Much love.
Sending love, strength, and hope. Carrying you family in my heart.
Bless you and your sweet daughter with peace and a well-deserved recovery. {{{hug}}}
My eyes are flooded with tears as I read this post. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this is on your family. I have to cling to the hope that God gives. He is the ALMIGHTY and He knows the plans He has for you. He is the one who will sustain you. Please draw near to Him and cast all of your cares on Him, for He cares for you!!
Thank you for the update Kevin. I was praying for better news though. Your family has been so strong and graceful in this very hard time. I will pray for good days and less pain.
Peace to you.
Hugs,
True :D
Still praying for God's healing touch for Katie, and all of you. May God bless Katie with peace and comfort, you and your family with strength and the doctors with wisdom.
Thank you, Kevin, for keeping us posted. I continue to pray for all of you. I am now praying that the bleeding will resolve and Katie will improve. Peace, love, and hope to all of you.
Praying for peace and comfort for Katie and you & the boys. Hoping that no matter whether the road be short or long - that it be filled with special & precious moments & memories of time spent together.
Praying for comfort and strength through this hard time. My heart goes out to all of you!
Gear Kevin,
My heart breaks for you all - I am so sad to know that Katie has even more being asked of her. She has been fighting this fight with the most bravery and postive outlook imaginable. Please know that I am praying so hard for Katie as are so many - she is so special. You are in my thoughts and prayers also Kevin, as are your children. Take care and thank you for keeping us updated.
Love and hugs to you all,
Barbara Diane
Thanks much for taking the time to keep us updated. Katie and your entire family have remained in my thoughts and prayers. I send you love and strength. Praying the pain is lessened. God bless. Hugs, Judi
God bless you and your family and know that we are keeping you, Katie and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for Katie and for you, Kevin. God Bless each of you as you journey together on this new path.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write these updates to us... so thoughtful of you. We're praying for Katie and sending her all the love and strength we can- we're pulling for her! God bless your family.
Prayers be with you and your family.
Praying for God's comfort amongst all of you.
Sending positive thoughts of strength & comfort your way. I hope the road is longer than expected.
I'm at a loss for words, only that I'm praying for you and your family that God will bless you all in the particular way you need Him most. HUGS!
Thank you so much, Kevin, for taking time to update us, your unofficial extended family. You, the boys, and Katie are in my thoughts and prayers during this oh so difficult time. Sending you love from southern California.
My heart is heavy reading this update. You, Katie and your boys are in my prayers.....
My thoughts are with you and your family. Wishing you the best.
Kevin, your posts are always appreciated and I thank you for keeping us all up to date during this difficult time. Your family is always in my heart. Please take strength from the many who think of your family always.
Thank you for the update, Kevin. I'm praying for you, Katie, your boys and your family...for strength and peace.
And especially praying that Katie isn't in pain.
with much love from Southern Washington,
Diana
Thoughts and prayers to Katie and her family.
God bless you all and lift your spirits at this difficult time. Even tho we have never met, I feel the pull on my heart to send hugs and love. Make the most of the time you have together!
May God continue to hold Katie and your entire family in the palm of His hand.....
Continuing to keep you, your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Still praying for a miracle. You are all in my prayers. Hugs!
Loving thoughts to all of you...m
Kevin, my prayers for strength, courage, and comfort are with you, Katie, the boys, and the rest of the family. Sending a BIG Texas hug, Normita
Oh no! I truly pray for a miracle.
Praying for you all Kevin, thank you for your update
God Bless
x
It saddens me so much to read that Katie is going through such a difficlut and painful time right now - she has shown such strength, dignity and honesty and has allowed people to gain a real insight into this terrible disease.
What I pray for right now is for the most incredible feeling of peace to flood Katie's mind and body as she feels His prescence close by. And I wish for you and the boys to feel the love of a blogging community willing and praying for a miracle.
God Bless you all and huge hugs from England.
Tara xxx
Kevin,
Thank-you for taking time to keep everyone in the digital world informed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Big hugs.
My prayers are with you Katie! I pray God is there with you wrapping his loving arms around you and giving you peace. ♥♥♥ And Kevin, my prayers are with you as well hoping God will give you the strength and comfort knowing that he is there with you always.
Love to the family and Katie!
My heart is heavy after reading this post. Katie has certainly been courageous throughout this ordeal. She's been open and honest with each writing. Know that prayer can be powerful and you, Katie and your sons have tremendous support. Praying for her comfort!
Love & prayers!!
Keeping you all in my prayers. Thank you for keeping us updated!
Praying for our Lord and Savior to bring healing to Katie, peace to you Kevin and to your boys. We are strong in our prayers for you here in Texas and will continue to be Katie's prayer warriors and pray for the Lord to guide her doctor's hands and her caregivers as they provide her with the best care possible.
We appreciate the updates, even though this is a very busy time for you. Katie and all of your family have become very dear to me through her blogs. I pray that she is finding peace and comfort, and that you are also . There are many of us praying for your family as you travel on this journey.
Sending love and prayers to you all from Canada. I pray for your family and for a miracle for Katie.
Hugs, Kelly
I've never had the privilege of meeting Katie, but the papercrafting family is huge and always there. It seems to me that this brave and inspirational person definitely found her soulmate in you, Kevin. Thank you for keeping us all updated. Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
I am thinking of you all of the time. My heart is breaking at this news, but I am continuing my prayers. I hope that radiation brings good news and little pain.
May the Grace of God see you through whatever will happen. I pray for Katie and your family everyday.
you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for keeping us updated ((((hugs))))
Thank you for the update, your family is such a blessing to "know". I am so taken with the courage and grace and love that you and Katie have shown to us even while you struggle along. I want Katie to know that as long as I live there will not be a day that goes by that I do not pray for her precious family, as I do now.
love and prayers, Linda
you are in my thoughts and prayers. BLessing for Katie , you and your kids. xx
Sending you all tons of hugs, prayers, strength and courage. May God wrap his arms around you all and surround you with love.
Keeping Katie, you and your whole family in my fervent prayers, Kevin. Praying for wisdom for her caretakers and comfort and freedom from pain for Katie. Thanks for taking the time to keep us updated. You all are never far from my thoughts.
Keeping your family in my prayers.
May God give you all peace and comfort as you continue the journey. Thanks so much for the updates. I know this is beyond hard for you as well.
Kevin, I pray the that the many prayers being lifted up for Katie's healing can be felt...that you and Katie can rest in God's love and strength during this time. I am believing that God is able to deliver Katie out of this storm as He is still a God of miracles and so many are crying out for Katie. Praying that God will fill you and the boys with perfect peace and Katie with comfort and peace. She is continually on my mind and in my heart...please tell her so. God bless you all.
Thinking of and praying hard for Katie and all of you today and every day!
So sorry to hear, Kevin, praying for you all. lots of love, Anja
Dear Kevin and Katie,
I am Continuing to be prayful and asking for a miracle.
God's blessimgs to you both and the boys.
You and your family are in my thoughts, and my family and I will continue to hope for a positive turn for Katie. I wish there were more I could do or say!
Thank you so much for the updates, even though this is a very busy time for you. Even though I have only recently discovered Katie's blogs, Katie and all of your family have become very dear to me. Katie, you and your are family are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Big hugs from BC, Canada
I have just found this blog and have read most of the posts.
I would like to say a big "thank you" for having the bravery to post your feelings and thoughts so candidly.
All I can do for you is to offer a prayer - may God Bless you and your family always.
My prayers for her!
Love from Turkey/Istanbul
Bahar E?
Sending you hope and strength. You all are in my prayers.
Hoping for comfort and peace. You're all on my mind all of the time now.
Still praying that God will heal Katie! Praying for all of you!
Kevin, my prayer for peace, strength and comfort for all of you. I have never met Katie, except through her blog. I have had breast cancer since 1999 and recently spent four months in the hospital, close to dying three times...but by the power of prayer and the grace of God, I am once again cancer free! Katie and I corresponded through our blogs several months ago, before my latest health crisis. I could see clearly how she loved you and her children. Please keep your courageous Faith!
Debbie Nelson
Hot Springs, Arkansas
I don't even know what to write today. My heart is heavy as I think of how difficult this journey must be for Katie, you and the boys.
You will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless you all.
Praying for peace, and strength, and comfort for you and your families, Kevin . She is lucky to have you.
Prayers for you family and big warm hugs to you all.
M
Sending positive thoughts from Germany, whatever they can be. Stay strong.
Barbara
I'm sorry to hear this. I will pray to whomever is in charge of stopping the bleeding. And for comfort.
I am sad to read your post today. I am keeping you Katie and the boys in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I had a magic wand to make it better ....... I hope for the boys to have their mom when they go to the prom or to give them advise when their girlfriends act like girls ... she will know what to say, they need her..... you need her. I hope and pray everyday when I go into my reader there is a positive post ....... I hope you know how many people are pulling and praying for you guys!!! Keeping the faith and sending cyber hugs to all of you!!!!
Many thoughts & prayers for Katie, you and the rest of the family. {{{hugs}}}
Oh Kevin, I so hoped for better news! Thank you again for taking from your so precious time to keep us informed. Katie, you, the boys and all your family and friends are in my thoughts. Keep strong Kevin! Sending all my love and hugs across the Ocean.
Thank you for the update Kevin. This is sad news. Please know you all have support, and that you are thought of, and that many prayers for strength and hope are coming your way. Big Hugs from NY!
I am just without words. You and your family are amazingly strong. My thoughts are prayers are with you all. May Gods blessings be with you.
More prayers headed your way. I pray for strength, comfort, and peace for you all.
oh my heart aches. My prayer at this turn is that Katie can remain comfortable and at peace. That you, the family that love her remain able to cherish these last moments with her and ease her pain and allow her to ease yours along this scary journey. This friend in cyber land will continue to fervently pray for each of you that this will be a peaceful journey for you all. Hugs and hugs and more hugs to all of you.
Thanks for keeping us updated. Will continue praying for Katie, and all of you!
Gods love, peace, and grace is with you all.
You will all be in my prayers. God bless and comfort you all.
Kevin, I am a friend of Mira. Praying for Katie and all of you? Blessings and love to your family. Irene Gonzales
Kevin, what on earth can I say to you. . .? I know that I'm going to have to face this one day soon too. Every time I take Jay to the hospital I wonder if he'll come home this time. I can only imagine what you are going through though I can come close. I think about what you must be thinking of how your life might change, about all the conflicting emotions running through your mind. I think about those sweet kids, and of course I think of Katie. I can't tell you how very sorry I am for what she and you are going through. Your beautiful family certainly doesn't deserve to go through this suffering. I chose not to post the religious type comment. Enough have done that before me. I just wanted you to know that there is someone out there that can relate some to what you are feeling, and I'm offering my time if you ever need someone on the outside to vent to or to just talk to. If you need to talk, just email me (curt.obrien@gmail.com) with your phone number. Let me know when I can reach you and I'll call and you can talk, or vent, or scream, whatever you need. I'm there for you. Please let Katie know that I'm thinking about her and sending so many positive thoughts her way. I'm serious Kevin, if you ever need to talk, day or night. . .the time doesn't matter, and I can talk to you as long as you like for free. Hugs to you and your sweet family. My heart is breaking for you all. . .Best, Curt
I'm another who knows Katie only from her blog. My heart is heavy for this woman I have come to admire through her generous words of profound honesty, as well as for you, Kevin, and your sons. Ditto on all that everyone else has said. If/when your strength seems to falter, that's OK as you need only to remember that you are being held up by the love and strength of others. Shelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Katie and the family at this time! My heart is heavy!
Keeping you all in our thoughts Kevin. -Don, Laura, Jack, Ellie and Ava
I am continuing to pray for a Miracle for Katie and your family Kevin.Although we never know what that Miracle will look like,our Lord is the Great Physician. May you all know His strength,Love and Peace. Just remember that where there is Life there is Hope!
Blessings and Hugs for you all,
Mary
I am truly sorry to hear this news. Katie and your family are always in my prayers. God is still in control of the situation and miracles happen every day. Stay strong and believe.
My heart is heavy, too, Kevin. I cannot even imagine all that each one of you has been through. May you continue to find strength and comfort from family and friends---even cyber frieds---in the days ahead.
My heart is heavy for you and your family. Healing thoughts and prayers are coming your way, stay strong. Much love to you all
Praying for a miracle! Sending love and positive thoughts! I'm so sorry you all have to go through this. Love, Nancy
Praying for a healing miracle for Katie! May God pour out blessings upon your family -- blessings of strength, peace, comfort and restored health. I'm so very sorry for all that you're facing at this time.
Keeping Katie and your family in my prayers. I pray for comfort & strength for you all.
HUGS to all of you
Lorianna
Thank you Kevin for keeping us updated. Your family is in my prayers too. Lean on the Lord. He will give you everything you need to fight this battle.
Blessings,
Terry
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