tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post7180556840671922187..comments2024-03-15T13:00:08.144-05:00Comments on 2 Kids, a Mini Van and a Mortgage: HardKatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05304478032446507014noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-34896161215463432702012-01-16T22:20:21.209-06:002012-01-16T22:20:21.209-06:00I just found your blog...My son, Nick, now 9 years...I just found your blog...My son, Nick, now 9 years old, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma on 3/9/11. This post rings so true for me. Clinic days are going to give me post traumatic stress syndrome I think. I'll be praying for you and your family.Susan Swaffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17874465836213742689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-25160540108586442842012-01-12T13:29:22.006-06:002012-01-12T13:29:22.006-06:00You are such an inspiration and such a wonderful m...You are such an inspiration and such a wonderful mother. I found you blog several months ago from a link on The Cancer Xchange website. At first I read about Lucy and your family and felt guilty for 'prying' into your lives. I couldn't get you all out of my thoughts. We've worked your family (so similar to our young family) into our prayers. Your stories have given me such a refreshing perspective on life. At times I get so caught up with work, family and trying to make every aspect of life 'perfect'. You are a contant reminder to stop and appreciate the simple beauty in life. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. I pray for peace and health for you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-77206035610345086402012-01-12T13:00:15.411-06:002012-01-12T13:00:15.411-06:00Bless your heart!! You have no idea who I am but p...Bless your heart!! You have no idea who I am but please know I read your blog every day and I am praying for your family constantly!!You are an amazing person and an amazing Mom. I love your "truth" and honest opinion!! I think it's wonderful to express your emotions and be able to say "Yes, I am MAD"!! I can't say I know how you feel but I think I would be the EXACT same way!!! God bless you guys and please continue to post and keep us updated!!!Tim and Kristi Schaeferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373847800988096474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-30346727616958894082012-01-12T11:39:14.523-06:002012-01-12T11:39:14.523-06:00Kathy, Do you know if this song is on any praise a...Kathy, Do you know if this song is on any praise and worship CD? Would love to hear the music and sing these words. My husband is battling cancer and just this week we got a bad PET scan report. Thanks, Loriwrestlermom2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05276252766408355788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-61757850291049920962012-01-11T12:18:28.656-06:002012-01-11T12:18:28.656-06:00Dear Kate:
I have been following your blog for sev...Dear Kate:<br />I have been following your blog for several months and continue to hold you and your family in my prayers. As a social worker, I would like to offer another perspective: the stress and pain you and your family have been through in the last year are beyond human. Perhaps you could find a mental health professional or counselor to share your burdens and help process all you have been going through? Consider this as part of shoring up your physical and mental health for your continued journey. Blessings to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-22045280558410207302012-01-11T11:30:12.277-06:002012-01-11T11:30:12.277-06:00My heart goes out to you and your precious family....My heart goes out to you and your precious family. My sister-in-law and my neice and our family lived the St. Jude experience for 6 straight years and now on a yearly basis. Prasie God, my neice will turn 42 next week. It is my prayer that you and your husband and family find peace and comfort and strength that only comes from our Lord and Savior; that your daughter finds healing and has the determination to bravely walk the path she is traveling now; that her doctors have the knowledge and discernement to treat her to their fullest; that her care givers have compassion and sympathy as they tend for her. I pray this burden your carry will not lessen your love for our Lord and that you will always be able to praise and glorify him even through this struggle. AmenDK Bariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198556433320290724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-26727804264484365952012-01-11T10:04:33.344-06:002012-01-11T10:04:33.344-06:00My heart aches for you! Praying for you, keep rea...My heart aches for you! Praying for you, keep reaching out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00806555904744459892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-14362054419173510722012-01-10T23:28:52.812-06:002012-01-10T23:28:52.812-06:00I wonder if St. Jude has any type classes to help ...I wonder if St. Jude has any type classes to help siblings or family to understand just what their family member is going thru. I to have you and your family in my daily thoughts and prayers. You are much stronger than you think you are. You have been an inspiration to me AS I feel you have to others. Love and prayers-Judy ThompsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-24143530895893866782012-01-10T23:13:36.752-06:002012-01-10T23:13:36.752-06:00Prayers for Lucy's tummy and healing, for comf...Prayers for Lucy's tummy and healing, for comfort for your family, and for extra time for your family.<br />Dee Brestin's book the God of All Comfort is what I am reading right now, I highly recommend it. She lost her husband and this is where the book comes from as far as an example of grief, but she talks about worshiping God through times of trial and grief through the Psalms. I guess there are many forms of loss, as you expressed here. My heart aches for Lucy and you. God bless and keep you sister in Christ.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166131494462987725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-91222622372226340402012-01-10T23:04:16.594-06:002012-01-10T23:04:16.594-06:00Kate... I too, am a stranger. And though we'v...Kate... I too, am a stranger. And though we've never met, I find myself checking in on little Lucy all the time! I'm also a mommy (my daughter is 5 and my son is almost 2)... and my hearts aches for you! The prayers that are being lifted for Lucy go beyond what you can imagine! So many of us don't know your sweet girl, but pray diligently for her, you and your family!!<br /><br />NikkiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-4400991858004618122012-01-10T22:55:52.418-06:002012-01-10T22:55:52.418-06:00Kate,
We are praying for you and your sweet family...Kate,<br />We are praying for you and your sweet family! May God continue to give you and all the members of your family all the strength you need at each moment you need it. I don't have the words to express how I feel every time I read your blog. I can't imagine how difficult this journey is for all of you. Your family is in Jeff and my prayers. If there is ever anything we can do to help you, please let us know. May God lift you up tonight in your time of need and give you strength. May He make your load feel lighter knowing that others share your load as they pray for you. <br />In Christ,<br />CorinneCorinnenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-68160105913620988512012-01-10T22:22:02.552-06:002012-01-10T22:22:02.552-06:00My prayers are with you and that sweet little Lucy...My prayers are with you and that sweet little Lucy. (As well as the rest of your family.) My heart hurts for you and I wish there was a different way for Lucy to overcome her cancer. Praying for you!!!Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232844037224053891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-72644956400584437482012-01-10T22:04:16.261-06:002012-01-10T22:04:16.261-06:00my heart is so heavy for you and your family tonig...my heart is so heavy for you and your family tonight. what a raw and eloquent post. thank you for sharing your heart, your struggles, and sweet Lucy. prayers from oklahoma!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006177242029712391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-83830250991376726322012-01-10T22:01:43.399-06:002012-01-10T22:01:43.399-06:00Remember when people were wearing the "What W...Remember when people were wearing the "What Would Jesus Do" bracelets...I believe He would do exactly as you are doing. There is a great old hymn in which the words say, "Only trust Him, Only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now."<br />You have cried out and all of us who pray for Lucy and for all of you, must commit to pray harder and more fervently and more often, as the scriptures say, "without ceasing." May it be so.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790794543767479004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-16015561517272130292012-01-10T21:39:31.914-06:002012-01-10T21:39:31.914-06:00Kate, my heart is aching for you right now. Prayin...Kate, my heart is aching for you right now. Praying, praying, praying for all of you. <br />Ms. BeverlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-43899759949866483732012-01-10T20:12:29.780-06:002012-01-10T20:12:29.780-06:00Praying for you and your family. Rely on God and ...Praying for you and your family. Rely on God and your friends for strength and healing. Give yourself grace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-21382363482304869452012-01-10T20:11:16.192-06:002012-01-10T20:11:16.192-06:00Praying for you to have the strength to make it ea...Praying for you to have the strength to make it each day. Don't give up. Rely on God and your friends for strength when you feel low and helpless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-89789177954803747242012-01-10T19:43:08.734-06:002012-01-10T19:43:08.734-06:00I have been following for a long time as well, but...I have been following for a long time as well, but never commmented, but often pray for you and your family, especially little Lucy. Tonight I was touched by your honesty and my heart broke for you and Lucy. I stopped and prayed for you all. You have been an amazing example to so many at your strength you display for your little girl. But emotions are real and I appreciate your honesty. Praying for you. Hang in there...:Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291421963740423459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-51856815618414312772012-01-10T19:38:02.026-06:002012-01-10T19:38:02.026-06:00I'm praying for excellent news on Friday and p...I'm praying for excellent news on Friday and peace and healing for all of you.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01633391999370187726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-71529125005043855712012-01-10T19:05:58.682-06:002012-01-10T19:05:58.682-06:00I am so sorry to read about the day you and Lucy h...I am so sorry to read about the day you and Lucy had today. What came to my mind is the poem "Footprints in the Sand." God is truly carrying you, Lucy, and your entire beautiful family - today, Friday, everyday...<br /><br />I pray for all of you everyday day. You are such an inspiration to us all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-86310480673680310292012-01-10T18:18:31.941-06:002012-01-10T18:18:31.941-06:00You are an amazing woman, with amazing children. I...You are an amazing woman, with amazing children. If anyone has an excuse to be "unstable", it is you. You have been a pillar of strength for your family, and that load must be a heavy one. I cry frequently while reading your posts, wishing I could give you 1 hour of comfort & rest. As a mother, I can't imagine myself going through what you have. Should I ever have to, I can only hope I can be as strong and dignified as you. You an Lucy are inspirational.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-22057303124964306012012-01-10T17:24:22.677-06:002012-01-10T17:24:22.677-06:00We are taught to tell children that the doctors ar...We are taught to tell children that the doctors are doing everything they can to make all the cancer cells go away, which is why the child has had to take all these different medicines and undergo different treatments, to get rid of the cells that are hurting them. If the child asks additional questions about the disease coming back we are taught to be honesty that we do not really know because not a lot is known about why some people get cancer and others don't and when it might come back. It's key to ensure the child that everything possible is being done by doctors (and everybody else involved in medical care) to make sure the disease doesn't return. Everybody certainly has their own take on how to share this information, but I just thought I would let you know what I have learned as somebody in the field. Always praying for your whole family :). You're stronger than I could ever dream of being.ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14564986791761988906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-8017590736503928922012-01-10T17:16:57.192-06:002012-01-10T17:16:57.192-06:00Hi Kate,
I have never responded to your blog befo...Hi Kate,<br /><br />I have never responded to your blog before. I learned of your blog through my little sister who lives in Memphis (Cordova-Germantown area) and is in cancer research for the West Cancer Clinic. <br /><br />I read your blog daily about your sweet Lucy and also about the rest of your family. In reading today I just wanted to reach through the computer or pick up the phone to call you and give you a hug!!! I have never been through what you and your family is experiencing but I just hurt for you and wish I could take your pain away!!! I pray for sweet Lucy and your family each and every time I pray!!! I just know the "Good Lord" is going to wipe your baby girls slate clean!!!! <br /><br />I just want to say as hard as I can not imagine that it is please know that us complete strangers are here for you and oh how I wish I could make things just a little easier for you!!!<br /><br />Much love and prayers to your family!!!!<br /><br />Holly N. Madugula<br />Arlington, TX<br /><br />(would love to meet ya'll someday!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-55428632357654710002012-01-10T17:13:34.005-06:002012-01-10T17:13:34.005-06:00Hi Kate,
I feel for you. This roller coaster ride ...Hi Kate,<br />I feel for you. This roller coaster ride you are on is very weary. I believe God is giving you a calling in ministering to the new parents of children with cancer. You have fantastic communication skills and a gift with people. I know stepping out and ministering can be hard to do but I believe it will be therapeutic for you as well as the people you talk to. <br /><br />I'm praying for you and of course these scans that Lucy will have on Friday. <br /><br />Rest in Jesus.<br /><><child of Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635805396738062444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5845195637603537263.post-47844093612971293622012-01-10T16:55:57.281-06:002012-01-10T16:55:57.281-06:00God is using you in a mighty way- touching the liv...God is using you in a mighty way- touching the lives of so many. Through your life, your honesty, your faith- many are being blessed. I've followed your blog from the beginning of Lucy's battle. Praying, crying, and rejoicing with all of you- like you are members of my own family. Praying for peace for your aching heart. <br />Reader in NebraskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com