tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post5254976646511589746..comments2024-03-15T13:00:08.144-05:00Comments on 2 Kids, a Mini Van and a Mortgage: Weekend UpdateKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304478032446507014noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-36448762521255389442011-06-05T23:25:17.036-05:002011-06-05T23:25:17.036-05:00Hi- I just read this posting. I don't know wha...Hi- I just read this posting. I don't know what kind of cancer your daughter has, but I do know your grief. We went through cancer with our daughter when she was 4 years old. Ewings Sarcoma. We went from a normal family to the full rush of starting chemo in a weeks time. I know your sorrow and anxiety. My daughter is 24 now and doing great. The beauty through all of it was her innocence that allowed her to get through such awfulness with optimism and humor. It is hard to balance taking care of your sick child and making sure the other child or children are not forgotten about. This affects everyone, but it sounds like you are handling it nicely. There were many moments I didn't know how I'd make it, but with love and support from friends and family I did. Keep strong...I'm available if you have any questions or just want to talk to someone who's been there. Big hugs, LizLizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375091482164484893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-17774776210879183742011-06-03T10:10:30.075-05:002011-06-03T10:10:30.075-05:00I found your blog thru my cousins (My Little Ladie...I found your blog thru my cousins (My Little Ladies). I have tears in my eyes. I will keep little Lucy and your family in my prayers. {{{hugs}}}Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272647649347840722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-44209135436934691742011-05-31T21:39:00.792-05:002011-05-31T21:39:00.792-05:00YES! I will pray! Our Sarah was never sick once ...YES! I will pray! Our Sarah was never sick once from chemo. I hope and pray the same will go for Lucy!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12560337640607116604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-20983627706801100872011-05-31T21:14:12.531-05:002011-05-31T21:14:12.531-05:00Hi Kate. I read your blog frequently. I stumbled...Hi Kate. I read your blog frequently. I stumbled upon your blog the week that my friend, Sarah Good's daughter, received her cancer diagnosis. Sweet Lucy and your whole family are in our continuous thoughts and prayers, as is sweet Kellan and her family. Sarah is one of my running partners and a close friend of mine. We will be running the St. Jude Half in December. What an honor for me to run my first half marathon for St. Jude!<br /><br />Thoughts and prayers are with you,<br />Tina McMurray<br />tinatnvol@gmail.com<br />Kingsport, TNTinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668328812816414987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-56256648199717893212011-05-31T14:14:22.091-05:002011-05-31T14:14:22.091-05:00Kate.
I have been following your blog for a short ...Kate.<br />I have been following your blog for a short while. I have been thinking of you and Lucy and your family and keeping her and all of you in my prayers. I have intended to post comments; yet, I have failed to do so until today. Your posts about your trip to the lake this weekend touched my heart. I completely understand that feeling when your were driving down the road to the cabin and the burst of tears. As I read the story, I recalled so many moments like those. <br />I wish I could reach out and just give you a big hug. A mother's love for her child is something that is so hard to explain. Then, when a child becomes so very sick, we want to do everything possible to make her better. My world was rocked 15 1/2 years ago when our daughter was diagnosed with Myleodysplastic Syndrome. She was 10 1/2 years old at the time of diagnosis. We had two other children also. Yes, it is a juggling act to give them what they need; yet, take very good care of your sick daughter. My heart is so full for you. Reading your story, it seems that you are doing all you can for all three of your children. You seem to have a wonderful family support. You mentioned your Mom, and I see your husband's pic on the blog. I had so much support, and I thank God for all their love and time and patience.<br />I'm quoting from your post: "God has given her such a wonderful spirit throughout this whole ordeal. I pray that her understanding lasts longer than her illness. As God is healing her in a mighty way I believe that she will grow to be wise beyond her years. She already is actually."<br />Well, I can tell you that those things that you mentioned were prayers of mine during Katie's illness and bone marrow transplant. God was my strength, and his love was with us all ever step of the way. God is good.<br />So, the words that I just quoted from you were my prayers and dreams for Katie. Today at 26 years old, Katie has the most loving spirit about her. As, you mentioned, Lucy has such a great spirit now. I believe God gives these children this amazing spirit. God revealed his love and presence so many ways to Katie during her illness. I also prayed for wisdom for Katie, as she is so wise today, wise beyond her years.<br />I know Lucy will have that loving spirit and wisdom beyond her years.<br />I pray that she tolerates the chemo well. My love goes out to you and all of your family. I wish I could do more to help. I'm here if you ever need a listening ear. God will watch over Lucy. Katie has her BSN in nursing. She is a nurse at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She is my Hero, and I know Lucy is a Hero. I send a hug to both of you! :) :) :)<br />My email address is: terrichism@mac.com, if you would like to email me or please contact me if I can help in any way.<br />Love to you and Lucy and your entire family, Terri :) :) :)terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052281187286088412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-8294203616654322982011-05-31T09:06:06.545-05:002011-05-31T09:06:06.545-05:00We will certainly pray for her to tolerate the che...We will certainly pray for her to tolerate the chemo. Praying alsothat she will enjoy the next few weeks at home and y'all can enjoy some normal happy summer fun!BlessedMomof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16697731407300354971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-47062253055408974402011-05-31T07:54:01.231-05:002011-05-31T07:54:01.231-05:00I am a G-mommy that has been following your blog o...I am a G-mommy that has been following your blog of Lucy and your family and I pray daily for Lucy's COMPLETE healing. Today ,I will add that she will tolerate her chemo as well as my 91 year YOUNG Mother does. Thank you for sharing this horrendous journey with us that want to be Lucy's prayer warriors!<br />I am thankful that you all had a good weekend with family and friends.<br />Your little Jack is a couple of weeks older than my little GRANDson. <br />God Bless you all,<br />G-Mommy E.Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01065729616402993598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-47200178983153942032011-05-31T03:19:46.969-05:002011-05-31T03:19:46.969-05:00I'll definitely pray that she will be ok durin...I'll definitely pray that she will be ok during the chemo. It looks like you after all had a very nice weekend, I'm so glad for you:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-48764520683391190502011-05-31T00:43:52.944-05:002011-05-31T00:43:52.944-05:00what a little angel! your kids are all too cute an...what a little angel! your kids are all too cute and i hope Lucy has fond memories of the day even if it was a bit much for her right now:)<br /><a href="http://meredithtuttle.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">YOURS, MINE AND OURS</a>Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16581502467703510788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-71123459123619181612011-05-30T23:55:40.110-05:002011-05-30T23:55:40.110-05:00It's so nice to hear about your wonderful week...It's so nice to hear about your wonderful weekend with family and friends and will continue praying for Lucy.<br /><br />-Anne-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17007071108431701006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-56956600964702669112011-05-30T23:23:42.618-05:002011-05-30T23:23:42.618-05:00Lucy is truly amazing already in her young life. I...Lucy is truly amazing already in her young life. I have a feeling she gets a lot of that from her mother (as well as her Heavenly Father). I will continue to pray for her and for your family.Jaclyn Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05028565353593886797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-36081812256825126982011-05-30T22:34:41.182-05:002011-05-30T22:34:41.182-05:00Praying for God's continued covering over your...Praying for God's continued covering over your family. Praying for Lucy's complete healing and return to normal childhood and a long, wonderfully blessed life. Praying for TONS of good days. Praying, praying, for chemo treatment to be a breeze for Lucy. <br /><br />Not sure if you've ever heard the saying "Worry is today's mouse, eating tomorrow's cheese", I saw it a few years ago on a church marquee right by my house and it really stuck with me and I believe God used it to help me really understand that my constant worry was stealing all of the joy from my present day at a time in my life that all I was doing was worrying about the next day. Praying that God will calm the anxieties and worries and reveal joy to you each day. God is COMPLETELY trustworthy, so praying also that you can find rest in this too.How "Sweet" it is...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02428217680361142587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-43766945475451883482011-05-30T21:55:41.446-05:002011-05-30T21:55:41.446-05:00Keeping Lucy and all of you in my prayers!
Mary Lu...Keeping Lucy and all of you in my prayers!<br />Mary Lucy ThompsonMary Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09043275997415324458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-14065467646746322272011-05-30T21:46:38.780-05:002011-05-30T21:46:38.780-05:00WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY AND WILL BE SPECIFIC ABOUT H...WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY AND WILL BE SPECIFIC ABOUT HER CHEMO. SO GLAD YOU HAD A WEEKEND OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS! YOU ALL NEEDED THAT!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073444554619708037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-86236754120076725002011-05-30T21:43:58.369-05:002011-05-30T21:43:58.369-05:00I will certainly be praying about the chemo, too! ...I will certainly be praying about the chemo, too! She is such a fighter! I don't think I would be as strong with going through what she is having to go through! I've been praying for her multiple times a day and will continue! I pray for your whole family because I know it takes it's toll on all of you! Just keep trusting the Lord! He has it all under control! Lucy is in His hands!<br /><br />Rootin' for Lucy. . . GO LUCY GO!!!<br /><br />Love,Hope,& Prayers 4 Lucy,<br /> Allison*Allison*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10011682556781214886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-48849801885743085702011-05-30T21:37:22.151-05:002011-05-30T21:37:22.151-05:00Glad to hear the weekend was sort of ok! You were ...Glad to hear the weekend was sort of ok! You were able to get there and Lucy did fine! Praise God! <br /><br />Always praying for guys and of course sweet Lucy. <br /><br />Blessings,<br /><><child of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635805396738062444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-41252685040336175202011-05-30T21:19:27.556-05:002011-05-30T21:19:27.556-05:00Still praying for Lucy but I will specifically pra...Still praying for Lucy but I will specifically pray for her to handle the chemo well!!! She is such an inspiration!TeresaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05961788105545409979noreply@blogger.com