Well, it looks like our first appointment at M.D. Anderson will be on October 10th! We will spend next week going over all my test results, meeting my team of doctors (Oncologist, Surgeons, etc) and coming up with my treatment plan! Finally! These last few days have been SO tough. I find myself not being able to concentrate on anything! I have been keeping busy finishing up some photography work for people and businesses. I have really been missing all my daycare kids though! (You all know I LOVE YA!) We are still waiting on the path report for my ERA/PRA (Estrogen/Progestrogen factors)and the HER2 NEU. Our Doctor in Houston should have that by then. They will tell how the cancer cells are growing, what makes them grow and how fast. I am just ready to go into fight mode and get this over with!
~Kasey
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." ----Joseph Campbell
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Dear Kasey,
I love you and Larson. I'm going to be Ariel for Halloween. I miss you and Grady.
I love you,
Maddy
Kasey,
I'm so excited that you are finally on your way to Houston. What a relief that must be for you and your family. You have such a great attitude and I know you are ready to fight this. We miss you. Maddy has been making me pretend to be you and she brings her babies to me to watch!
Take care of yourself and we'll be praying for you.
Julie
Maddy! You sweet thing! You will make a perfect Ariel! Your Nana has been keeping me up to date on all your stories!
I will see you soon!
Love, Kasey
Julie,
Thank you! I miss you all too! Sometimes, I just want my life back! But, it will be soon! Keep posting and keep me up to date on Maddy!
Kasey~
I'm so thankful that you've been given a date to be in Houston. Know that God is always with you! He has already shown Himself in so many of the 'little' miracles you've experienced thus far.
Something that brought me great comfort during a family crisis several years ago was this: "It is better to know God than to know all the answers." We humans stuggle so much with our 'need' to know everything! We don't 'need' answers, we 'need' the Lord! Trust Him! He will never let you down!
Love in Christ,
Tina
Tina,
I find such comfort in all that you say! You are truly an amazing person!
Here is one of my favorite poems I would like to share. It is called "God, are you there?":
The little child whispered,
"God, speak to me!"
And a meadowlark sang.
But the child did not hear.
So the child yelled
"God, speak to me!"
And the thunder rolled across the sky.
But the child did not listen.
The child looked around and said,
"God let me see you."
And a star shone brightly
But the child did not notice.
And the child shouted,
"God show me a miracle!"
And a life was born,
But the child did not know.
So the child cried out in despair,
"Touch me God, and let me know you are here!"
Whereupon God reached down and touched the child.
But the child brushed the butterfly away
And walked away unknowingly.
..............
Often times, the things we seek are right underneath
our noses. Don't miss out on your blessing because it
isn't packaged the way that you expect.
[author unknown]
Kasey-
We are so glad to learn that you finally have a date set! We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. I know the waiting has surely been frustrating to you, and I know you are ready to start fighting!!!
God bless you! Thank you for keeping us all updated.
Angie
Kasey
I'm so happy about your appointment. I know you feel like your finally going to make some progress! Lauren was so happy to see you the other night and so was I. YOu look wonderful, you are a strong, healthy woman and I know you will overcome this battle!
P.S. I love all of your poems and quotes! You inspire ME!!
Marci
Kasey,
"God, are you there? "What a great poem that is--
The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.
- Helen Keller
Thank you and your friends that post.
Love Dad
Dear Kasey.
You don't know me but I went to school for 13 years with your mother. We spent many wonderful times together growing up and especially enjoyed our class reunion. The day after your mom got home she wrote me and told me about your cancer. I cried with you as you all cried and I have been praying each and every day since and will continue.
I went through a cancer situation with my daughter Kasi several years ago and my total dependence on God brought me through it. My Kasi has been cancer free for over 5 years now.
I admire your courage and great attitude. This is certainly a key to healing. I can see how very much you are loved and although we haven't met I feel that I know you. You look so much like your mother during our years growing up.
My prayers will continue daily for you and may God's favor be upon you as you go to your appointment next week.
In Christ's Love
Sharon Lincoln Varnadore
Thank you Angie and Marci!
Sharon,
Thank you for posting! My Mom has told me about you. Sorry you have had to go through this with your daughther. I am glad my Mom has someone to talk to that can relate to her through this time though. Thank you for your prayers!
~Kasey
Kasey, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your stiff upper lip, you are strong and know you can beat this. Have faith that everything will be alright. Bless you.
Kasey,
I know you are really scared right now, but hang in there. We are praying for you. We are going to put you on our prayer list at church also if that is ok with you. You WILL get through this!!
Justin, Jennifer, Ty and Riley Wintjen
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