tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post1924561959861723914..comments2024-01-26T02:13:11.484-08:00Comments on MY PAPER HAVEN: Thinking, thinking, thinkingKevin Renzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15628703691708625465noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-74302438825286694772011-09-19T14:38:25.077-07:002011-09-19T14:38:25.077-07:00Katie,
My heart goes out to you! Although I don...Katie,<br /> My heart goes out to you! Although I don't often post many comment, I am a crafter, who has been following your for quite some time now.<br /><br />I greatly admire your ability to share your story with others and think you are an amazing woman. <br /><br />You have touched my heart with your story and I am certain I would also wonder and have many of the same feelings you have shared about my husband and children, if I were going through this.<br /><br />I'm happy that you are thinking of writing something for each of your children and I know now that is something I should do, not because I am sick, but because most of us would never think about doing that, yet I know I would cherish having had something like that from my Dad. He died young and unexpectedly and we never had a chance to say goodbye. That's one thing I have often wondered in my own life?<br /><br />You are one of the bravest women I have ever met and it breaks my heart to hear you feeling so lousy for so long. I keep praying for you to have better days and for that miracle that I'm sure you also want!!<br /><br />Please know that our hearts break for you and your family. I wish so much I could take away some of your pain or make you well. <br /><br />I'll continue to keep you in my prayers!<br /><br /> Hugs,<br /> LisaThePurplePlacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004369207147701681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-80026402842853982832011-09-18T22:03:27.443-07:002011-09-18T22:03:27.443-07:00My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't...My thoughts and prayers are with you. I can't even imagine how hard this must be for you, and I admire that you are still blogging and communicating with all of us. My heart breaks when I read what you've had to think of at such a young time in your life, but just know that if we all could be there by you, you would be hugged and supported every hour of every day. God loves you, and maybe the good that you can gain from this horrible experience is that you feel the love of god for you through the love that your family and friends give you. Take care, you sweet and talented young lady: hugs, hugs, hugs!!!Helen Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11262129294254896564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-7103230725880956932011-09-02T01:56:32.246-07:002011-09-02T01:56:32.246-07:00I am a newbie to your story Katie, but you sure ar...I am a newbie to your story Katie, but you sure are one hell of a gutsy lady for sharing. You will have inspired a lot of people through your blog to embrace life, hold close to you those that you love & hopefully be better people. I'm not a religous person so I can only send you a 'bloggy' hug and say keep fighting Katie xxxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994279172996044439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-89025138313205611682011-08-31T13:47:10.486-07:002011-08-31T13:47:10.486-07:00Hello Katie,
I too cried when I read your post. ...Hello Katie, <br />I too cried when I read your post. I was touched so deeply by your candor and amazed that I had just received an email from you. I too understand the space your in my only child is an adult but I still want to be present for so many more of her life experiences. <br /><br />Hold on to the love that surrounds you and know that that prayer can change everything.<br /><br />You are in my daily thoughts and prayers. You are so awesome and God is an awesome God who reigns. He will see you through this terrible time and bring you to a much better placeAltheanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-32065412002881687792011-08-31T09:02:35.774-07:002011-08-31T09:02:35.774-07:00Katie-
I, too, am a ‘stranger’ who has been follo...Katie-<br /><br />I, too, am a ‘stranger’ who has been following your blog since your diagnosis. You are often in my thoughts. I’m a very skeptical person, but I suddenly feel open to miracles.<br /><br />I am one of the many hundreds (or more) who is amazed at your bravery, grateful for the very, very honest account of your experience since Day 1, and sad and frustrated at the tenacity of this disease. If there is/was an entry in Wikipedia under ‘Life is Unfair’, this would be one of the best examples.<br /><br />I also cried reading this post. I cried for you, your boys and husband and other family and friends. I also cried a bit for myself because I struggle with this life, what my purpose is, what I’m meant to do or not. That my losses seem to outnumber the ‘wins’. But you have inspired me to work on being grateful that I'm here even if the purpose isn't so clear, and to be OK with what IS.<br /><br />Thank you, Katie.<br /><br />Shelley<br />Redmond, WAShelley Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-1322313367629862662011-08-30T15:38:50.294-07:002011-08-30T15:38:50.294-07:00Katie - I hope the weekend sleeping has left you f...Katie - I hope the weekend sleeping has left you feeling a bit better. <br /><br />I think your post is honest and natural. I'm sure that your husband and children will never forget you - brave, bright, funny, hopeful, organised, kind and caring - you're all those things and more. <br /><br />Sending you hugs xxDeborah Fringshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14511166285276270838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-43155037944844493592011-08-30T15:05:07.791-07:002011-08-30T15:05:07.791-07:00Katie, I wish I could give you a big hug. Your pos...Katie, I wish I could give you a big hug. Your post brought tears to my eyes. Sending you love & prayers.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11509350827364250327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-85717839928624040762011-08-29T22:25:47.016-07:002011-08-29T22:25:47.016-07:00Oh Katie...a dose of reality sure makes a soul qua...Oh Katie...a dose of reality sure makes a soul quake. I cried at the raw reality of this post. All I can do from here is send you hugs and love and pray you win the battle.Sue from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774234118472002924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-89627948119055333792011-08-29T21:47:26.180-07:002011-08-29T21:47:26.180-07:00I'm so sorry that you have these things to con...I'm so sorry that you have these things to consider. I pray that that the old saying of "a burden shared is halved" is holding true as you share your thoughts.<br />Peace to your soul and your spirit and your body, my sister.Sue in Grapevinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16002658095089788226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-7204915074736821312011-08-29T19:16:54.972-07:002011-08-29T19:16:54.972-07:00Katie I think about all the time and hope that lif...Katie I think about all the time and hope that life gets easier for you soon. You are such a strong woman and your fears are normal. Your post brought tears to my eyes and I just wanted you to know that people everywhere are pulling for you!Beautiful Greetingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607037296531310313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-88536436680078779802011-08-29T15:13:48.329-07:002011-08-29T15:13:48.329-07:00Thinking of you often.
Wondering if I could ever ...Thinking of you often. <br />Wondering if I could ever be as open, honest and as strong as you are; you are encouragement!MicheleVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05367793736089050703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-74535109097819490022011-08-28T14:26:22.342-07:002011-08-28T14:26:22.342-07:00Just know that I am praying for your healing.Just know that I am praying for your healing.Dinahsoarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03877872564454797447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-77192517521902373622011-08-28T01:06:37.368-07:002011-08-28T01:06:37.368-07:00Sending extra hugs your way!!!Sending extra hugs your way!!!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11110853976667561503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-49563745560304127412011-08-27T21:41:35.206-07:002011-08-27T21:41:35.206-07:00Katie,
I can't tell you enough how many peop...Katie, <br /><br />I can't tell you enough how many people approach me, friends and acquaintances even, and they all tell me the same thing. They're all so impressed, and so touched by your strength which is so evident in the honesty and and your vulnerability you so willingly share in your blog. <br /><br />What you write about is honest, and I know it does not at all give into any loss of hope in you. You're a fighter, and a warrior, and you're a true mentor to me. You're my friend, and you're my sister, and you're someone I will always do whatever I absolutely can to help out in order to ensure that you're living the best life you can. I will always be there for you and your boys through all this. <br /><br />I love you with my whole heart, sis - and I'm so incredibly honored to be able to call you my sister. <br /><br />EdenEdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134519873224671789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-6255071827650671152011-08-27T19:43:19.783-07:002011-08-27T19:43:19.783-07:00Katie, know that I am thinking about you and prayi...Katie, know that I am thinking about you and praying for that miracle that only God can give you. Let Him in and He will show you what He can do. Take care.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228492675963153076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-44384364940183502422011-08-27T16:43:41.722-07:002011-08-27T16:43:41.722-07:00Oh Katie, you brave special lady, how could anyone...Oh Katie, you brave special lady, how could anyone forget you, I won't thats for sure and neither will your loving family. The thoughts you are having are completely normal and none of us know when our time will come, some may get an idea and others will just go, I know too many people, young and old who have left this world very healthy and without warning so thinking about what life will be like for our family when we're gone is a good thing to talk about. I know that I keep scrapbooks for this very reason and I have talked about how I want buried with my partner, I like to think if I'm taken suddenly I will have left some instructions and special memories my children can look back on. We each should make the most of every day and your helping me to remember that. Big hugs to you. Donna xDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05583657763258387270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-79330084970066442192011-08-27T14:54:59.863-07:002011-08-27T14:54:59.863-07:00Hmmm. . .I don't believe in Cosmic energy, but...Hmmm. . .I don't believe in Cosmic energy, but I do believe in friends and know they can give you the strength and encouragement to keep fighting. And I believe in God and that we can know Him through His Son Jesus. I pray everyday that you will know Him, too, and that He will work in your life. You are in a rotten place right now, I know, and it *sucks*--did I just say that? But it does, and He can make it better and give you hope. Ask Him to let you know He is there. He will. Sending hugz, SuziSuzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998971371170331992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-73053035362288313232011-08-27T10:33:11.666-07:002011-08-27T10:33:11.666-07:00Keep kicking Katie! Sending more prayers your way...Keep kicking Katie! Sending more prayers your way.AShu93https://www.blogger.com/profile/01253038607040661491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-70640300626236946132011-08-27T07:12:03.586-07:002011-08-27T07:12:03.586-07:00There is not much I can say, that others have not ...There is not much I can say, that others have not said already.<br />I may not comment often. But...please know that I am reading all of your posts. Sometimes smiling, sometimes with a lump in my throat, sometimes with tears in my eyes. Always praying for healing.<br />I SO appreciate you honesty. And admire you so much for it.Susie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04654251849517260158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-21763995618119122872011-08-27T06:13:12.024-07:002011-08-27T06:13:12.024-07:00The first thing I want to assure you is I WILL BE ...The first thing I want to assure you is I WILL BE SAD, if or when that day comes. In the meantime, I continue to pray for your healing. I send much love and virtual hugs everyday. XXXOOO<br />NancyGrandma Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08955717676768432325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-53159031172796016112011-08-27T05:37:48.928-07:002011-08-27T05:37:48.928-07:00Thinking of you Katie. How brave you are to let ev...Thinking of you Katie. How brave you are to let everyone know your most private thoughts and feelings. Best of luck to you as you kick Cancer's ASS!!! <br />I'll keep praying! It never hurts to ask for a miracle!<br /><br />BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272634073946020674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-49390841493460284492011-08-27T05:03:10.369-07:002011-08-27T05:03:10.369-07:00I too have no words just lots of love sent your wa...I too have no words just lots of love sent your way. You are amazing..Dawn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14337859386410909480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-88475827444326842172011-08-27T04:04:05.279-07:002011-08-27T04:04:05.279-07:00Hi Katie,
I want to thank you for writing back to ...Hi Katie,<br />I want to thank you for writing back to me! I can only imagine how much of a blow it must have been to not feel any better and even a little worse when you went off the chemo. And then to find that things have spread and your markers are up...I know it must feel so discouraging. I'm always planning my funeral (nothing morose please! No casket, no graveside, I want to be cremated. Sing praises, celebrate cause I'm with the Lord!)And I'm not sick, just getting older!! But I'm so thankful you are such a fighter, willing to jump back in there, with both fists up, mouth piece in place, with a fierce glint in your eye! We are all praying for you, Katie!<br />hugs<br />KathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03889210668322430133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-26277540492525698632011-08-27T02:39:58.572-07:002011-08-27T02:39:58.572-07:00Dear Katie,
I double ditto all that has been sai...Dear Katie,<br /><br />I double ditto all that has been said above. What intuitive women read your blog and more importantly, comment. My prayers are with you as I think of often.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012466047679493396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229148293034908096.post-31619111063771684232011-08-26T22:47:09.232-07:002011-08-26T22:47:09.232-07:00Wow lady you are awesome. What strength you have e...Wow lady you are awesome. What strength you have even though you think your weak. <br />Your Boy's would never forget you sweet lady. They know who their Mommy is and always will. I went through a divorce and wondered how I would feel if my kids wanted to call another woman mom. The conclusion I came to was I knew I am their mom and so did they if they felt comfortable enough around this other woman and felt loved then call her mom. I am thankful they have a person that adds more to their life. <br />I am sure there is so much more that goes through your thoughts and that is perfectly normal. We all are praying for you and tring to send strength your way. Stay strong and determined. You are awesomeDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13412153275539600011noreply@blogger.com