Between the miles along Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles, to the miles I’ve traveled in my journey, it’s easy for me to call this new month, “Milestone May!” Needless to say, the folks in my town have plenty of opportunities to celebrate this first weekend in May!
Yesterday’s “kick off” included a visit from the 3rd hour of the Today Show! It seems they enjoy Andy’s Custard as much as us folks in S.W. Missouri! Between concerts, car shows, and celebrities, this month is off to a great kick start!
In the heart of downtown Springfield, Missouri, inside the historic Colonial Hotel, a telegram was sent on April 30th, 1926 giving this road its name! Route 66 (the Mother Road) changed the map of America.
May Maintenance
While the rest of the city is kicking around the annual festival, seeing and listening to the roar of classic engines, I’ll step into May, not for any highspeed momentum, but for another month of maintenance (with a move).
Those classic cars require specialized care; so do we! Maybe my “kicks” won’t be found on the open road–but they continue to be found in the steadiness of treatment and the mendedness that only comes when I slow down.
I’ll keep allowing the Great Physcian to work under my hood!
One hundred years for a highway. Over halfway for me-and four specifically on this new section of my road!
Memory Lane
Route 66 is lined with more than just neon sign and diners; it’s paved with decades of stories (I’ve enjoyed hearing them this week!). Whether it’s a childhood road trip in a station wagon or a sunset drive through Springfield, did you ever travel the 66? I’d love to know which ‘mile marker’ in life or on the road holds a special place in your heart!
What a milestone May! Filled with maintenance, mercies, mendedness, and the Mother Road. Whether you’re cruising through a smooth season or stalled in a season of repair, I’m so happy you’re here with me!
Do you know how loved you are? Keep the faith, my friends. 💚
My Maintenance
I’ve been currently parked for much-needed maintenance, but my spirits are revving. For many days, I was stalled.
Last Thursday I had my 4th round of PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy). Targeting cells that are overexpressed on the tumors, this treatment was approved by the FDA in 2017 for the treatment of NET (and prostate cancer at my hospital). It was a long day, but the hard part wasn’t until 18 hours after. The nausea and flu-like symptoms hit harder than expected.
The fatigue shocks me! But I’m realistic and will keep my engine healthy with good fuel.
My faith and the gas that God provides IN ME keeps me going. I’m better off traveling the slow roads. It’s healthier and more meaningful!
Friends, it’s difficult for me to keep up with messages. Thank you for showing me such MERCY. Your prayers and support have helped me tremendously.
If you know me, you’re aware I don’t focus on what I can’t do–but what I CAN do. May will include a move to somewhere smaller and easier to manage. Also, another maintenance routine. Through it all, I’ll attend a parade or a car show if I can. Wander through a musuem if I have enough gas to go, and always stay in my patterns of praise and prayer. The best will be to travel the highway to spend time with my kids and grands.
Remember your maintenance this May and everyday! Even if our physical momentums are minimalized, may our spiritual and emotional momentums keep moving full speed ahead.
Springfield Celebrations & Route 66 Sights
Andy’s Frozen Custard: Since the Today Show crew gave it their stamp of approval (again!), grabbing a treat is a perfect, low-energy way to join the local celebration.
Route 66 Festival Vibes: Even if you aren’t walking the whole route, driving through downtown to see the classic cars and neon signs can be a great way to feel the “Mother Road” history.
Birthplace of Route 66 Mural: If you’re near the Colonial Hotel site or the History Museum on the Square, there are some wonderful spots to sit and take in the local history without needing a lot of “gas in the tank.”
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I watched The Third Hour of the Today Show yesterday with Al and company! It was great to see your city of Springfield. You really are in the Heartland of America. How cool is that!
I am glad to hear you got the treatments you needed and are up and going again.
I had one stent placement on Monday and all went very smoothly. I am back up and going and doing well.
Take care, my friend!
Dwight, I wanted to email you as I prayed for your stent procedure! I’m so happy to hear it went well, my friend, and that you are doing good! Praise God!
Yes, living here is great~ lots of kind people, nature, and history!
I’m so glad you got to watch! I got so tickled seeing people I know and Al cruising along! Our cashew chicken is indeed the best!
Thank you so much, Karla. I appreciate your prayers and concern. Everything seems to be working fine! PTL
It was great to see your city!
It’s my blessing! So happy to know you’re well!
They need to come to your city now!
Funny thing, Dwight~ I grew up SW of Springfield in a small rural community. I said I’d NEVER move to the “big” city, tee hee. But life changes…🥰 it’s a great place.
:>)
Hey, were you trying to steal change from that phone booth?
I’ve driven parts of Route 66. There’s a section that goes through Amboy, CA, a tiny little desert town with about three inhabitants. About 45 years ago I stopped at Roy’s Cafe, in Amboy, and ordered breakfast at the counter.
While I was sitting there slurping down a fried egg, the lady behind the counter was looking worried. She said her husband was trying to put out a housefire with a garden hose, and asked if I could help him. So I went out there, but he refused any help. Later, I learned that fire caused a lot of damage to their house, which they never fully recovered from.
Hi, Tippy!
You silly goose! I wasn’t trying to steal change ~ I was calling a local place to see when Elvis would be performing!
Wow, what a memory. How sad he didn’t want help. Tragic!
But Tippy, who slurps their eggs? Really?!
When eggs are cooked over-easy, they have to be slurped.
Egad. Tippy, no, please. I like over easy eggs, whites fully cooked ~ but slurping? Where’s C when I need her? She will agree!
No yolk~ slurping is wrong
You don’t know what you’re missing. I love the deep, rich flavor of runny eggs, as I tilt the plate against my lips and slurp them down.
Hmm, maybe this is why the guy didn’t want my help.
Of course that’s the reason, Tippy, If my eggs are runny, I still wouldn’t slurp! I’d want toast to sop it up (NOT slurp, but sop) and eat it with good manners. ☺️🤭
Geez, you’d be no fun to dine with. I say, slurp away!
Tee hee! Maybe something like jello ~ just not eggs. Lol
yes! maintenance is so important – our bodies and mind can crank out a lot of power but we do need the oil changes and tune-ups once in a while 🙂 loved your tour of Route 66. a lot of photographers make that a whole expose trip. Id love to take a photo trip like that! Mike (moderatelivingblog.com)
Thank you, Mike!
Yes, the maintenance is of utmost importance ! Whew!
Sometimes it will put you down a bit (or it does me lol) but worth it!
That would be an amazing trip!
I visited your new site~ I understand how it is to update and make changes. I wasn’t able to comment ~but it did send me an email notification of your article!
oh no! really?? oh gosh i really need to tweak the site some more then. what an unpleasant surprise this upgrade was lol
I’m not laughing~ YOU’RE laughing, lol. Oh, Mike, I feel for you. I’ve spent too many hours to count on my “upgrades” and then, let’s add a few new plug-in’s to “marry” and begin something new! I’m a glutton for learning! Lol,
😂😂👍🏼 I love it! well you know what – learning involves mistakes upon mistakes so being able to laugh about it all helps us move towards improving in our goals. and for us, at least we have fun!
Exactly!! 👍🏻 😂😂😂
It could be me though? I’ll have to visit again on my PC!
This is great. I enjoyed, it, Karla. The recent Smithsonian has an article on RT 66.
Thank you, MAK! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I’ll have yo check that out. It was fun to visit with the Archives office at my college Alma Mater. The Colonial was torn down by the college in 1997 (I graduated from there 5 years prior and it was named Southwest Missouri State University ~now Missouri Southern University). I’ve traveled other parts of 66~ I need more photos 🥰
Excuse typos 🥰
I don’t even see them, Karla. You need to live in my brain besides which I’m a RETIRED writing teacher! 😉
Yippee 🥳 I love being error blind too! 😂😂
My dad used to lecture my brothers on changing the oil and keeping up the maintenance on the car. I can still hear him in the back of my thoughts. “Don’t be stuck along the side of the road!!!” So, yes, I’m right there with you on the maintenance!!! Thinking of you Karla! Hang in there. Sending prayers your way!!!
Fun stuff along Memory Lane! Thanks for the blast from the past. What a gift to have seen parts of the Route over the years. I hope your route to recovery from the PRRT round is smoothing out, and will not be like the streets of Chicago – riddled with potholes and broken pavement. I bought my Jeep in case I ever have to drive in the Windy city again.
God bless you today, tomorrow, and every day ahead, Karla. Great writing, as usual!
Tim and that Ramblin’ Rascal.
Thank you, Tim and Ramblin’ Rascal (aww)!
This was fun to write!
Yes, the road with PRRT really changed our route~ but I see future trips ahead~ minus potholes! And broken pavement lol. Hopefully dirt paths and mountain trails?
God bless you, dear friend. I love what our Lord has created~ and the wonderful people who create the wonderful things in life!
Finley and I are so thankful for our journeys together with you and precious Rascal!
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Thank you, dear Mitch!♥️🙏
Happy May Day, Karlal1There a few things better than a grand road trip! Oh the travels of life are full aren’t they?? Thank goodness we have a Constant Provider for when our souls call “MayDay”.You are traveling a road many of us will never see- thank you for opening our eyes and bearing witness to ALL the ways God provides. Wishing you a memorable May and continued progress. Much love and prayers! Erika
Erika, I miss you. It’s so good to “see” you. When I think of mountains and my friend, MAK, and her dogs, I’ll see you and your precious sidekick too.
You’ve climbed tough mountains, my friend. Like you, my climb might look different, but we can testify ALL he ways HE provides no matter what.
I’m going to pray for you RIGHT NOW. Thank you for supporting, praying, and walking alongside me on this journey! Much love and prayers to you!
Your prayers are humbling and treasured. Thank you! My road has been busy and boring and joyful and jarring of late – life is real and it is good to share it with you.
I’m so happy to share it with you, too. God bless you.
FROM: Murphy’s Law
Fantastic post Karla that induced a lot of laughing! Your photo gallery is remarkable.
You are 100% right about keeping current with the maintenance on our bodies. We can’t expect the medical personnel to work their miracles if we’re not doing our part.
Sounds like the treatment was rough on you, but somehow you always manage to keep your head above water. Kudos to you.
I hope this month turns out to be the merry, merry month of May for you, and you have the energy to tiptoe through the tulips with sweet Miss Finley.
Glad you will be moving to a place that will require less maintenance to keep up with, which will give you the time and energy to concentrate on your personal maintenance.
My prayers are with you, as always, including sweet Miss Finley and the rest of your family.
Love, Ginger🦋. 🦓🙏🏻❤️
Oh, Ginger. For some reason I didn’t get this comment until now. I’m so happy you enjoyed this, sweet friend.I know that I have to do my part in taking care of myself. I feel MUCH better this week than I did last week, my friend.
I see “lingering” issues that are NOT surprising with this—and with the cancer, in general. But KNOWING what to expect is powerful. It allows me to be mindful and prepared. Although I do NOT like fatigue.
It’s a merry merry merry-go-round May, my friend. I love change. I embrace growth. I’m accepting each day with it’s joy or the jarring. I’ll take it ALL.
Less maintenance is a good thing. I’ve always loved small. I don’t need much, Ginger. I get overwhelmed by “stuff”. It will be great to get back to having less.
We love you, Ginger. Dearly. My prayers are always with you too. My family appreciates the prayers, too, dear friend. Please take care!🌺💐🩷🐾🦓🦓🙏🏻🙏🏻
I’ve never been that far west. Thanks for sharing. Praying for you, my friend. May the Lord continue to comfort your heart
Thank you, Brenda. I think you’d love it West. I appreciate your prayers, sweet friend. God bless you! Thank you.
Praying peace and strength, sweet friend. 🩷
Thank you, dear Kelley! I feel it! ❣️🥰🙏🏻 and to you my sweet friend.
Karla, keep your oil checked, air in the tires and when it storms keep it parked in the garage. But when the sun shines “Get Your Kicks on Route 66!” Your sunshine helps keep my battery charged! God Bless you, sister! 😊🙏
G.W.! Love it! YES! “Get my kicks!” Oh I wish my kicks would start kicking–give me one more cup of coffee, some glucose tablets, pain reliever, a driver,…a hospital plan, a first aid kit, …and Finley and a pillow and I’ll hit the road, tee hee.
The sun is shining here in MO, G.W.–and in my heart! I want to keep driving into my 80’s like you and many other friends! You inspire me! GOD BLESS YOU! Thank you for sharing your life and testimony as we travel this side of eternity!! 🙏🏻❣️🥰
Yes it is a big month of May Karla, so many things happening. Was that you in the video smashing a baseball into the crowd? 🤣
Sorry to hear the bad reaction to this round of radiation. Sending big prayers and healing to go past it and be ready for so much 66 celebrations and happenings there. Lot’s of old cars and service stations, and even the NET cancer little zebra mascot sneaking into one of those images too. Well, why not 😂🦓❤️
I hope you do find strength to celebrate and enjoy it all little lady, it must be beginning to warm up over there, the sun be shining and vitamin D everywhere 🤗🥰🌟🦋🕊️
Lot’s of hugs, love and light Karla, over the big blue via dolphin courier, and prayers to bring a glow with strength to hit many more home runs kind lady. Belly rubs for Finn too, who no doubt will go fetch the ball each time you do 🤗🤣🌟🐾🤠🦓🌹🎶🕊️🌺🌊🐬🏄♀️🐳❤️🙏
Ha ha! Mark, your responses always make me giggle. That wasn’t ME smashing a baseball. But oh, the days on the softball field. I guess my love of dirt started there! I can smell the ballfield now. I practically grew up on one.
Thank you for your sweet message and prayers, my friend. I wonder if I was feeling SO bad the first time I had this radiation I didn’t notice how BAD the reaction was? lol. Yet, there has been some changes to it.
Now, the “old” side effects are back. Blood sugar changes, and some other bowel and digestion issues. You take the good and the bad? Rarely will there ever be a cancer treatment that won’t have a side effect. I expect them.
You saw Zeb the zebra! Yep! He made west on Route 66 right before my surgery with my dear tribe from Arkansas!
The weather here is PERFECT. My body wants to BE OUT. The Vitamin D is so good. Our God made our bodies to heal. I hate I’m using other “stuff” to help–but he created these wonderful people to create that good stuff. So I’ll keep pressing on–and glowing?!
Lots of love and hugs to you and all the dolphins and beautiful things in the Down Under, Mark! Finn says, “thank you” for the belly rubs. She’s so furry and fluffy she’s beginning to look like a different doggy. She’ll fetch–but oh, loves to sleep more as she prepares to turn 9. It’s so cute to watch her grow!
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You just hang in there my friend. I know some days you must glow in the dark but there is always lots of love inside and out that are glowing even more. And even the thought of being on that field will heal anything too. I suppose there is no doubt you have a glove or ball tucked into your wardrobe somewhere 🤣❤️
I reckon if you throw a ball at the dolphins they could fetch it back for you too. They love to play 😂
Deep breath kind lady, many pitches of love and light coming over to both you guys so you can hit a home run or two for the side and beat them all in this innings you have. And big hugs and lots of Vit D for the immune system Karla 🤗🥰🤣🌟🐾🦓🎶🕊️🐬🐳❤️🙏
Karla, moving is exhausting – even if it will be easier later. I have fond memories of Route 66. Sparky and I drove it and geocached for a long stretch through Texas and New Mexico and Arizona. I spray painted my mouse at the Cadillac Ranch!!!
Val! You know! I remember your move to the condo…I laugh at the number of times I’ve moved, my friend. But this one…it’s different. There’s a sense of finality to it. Home stretch kinda thing?
SO, geocaching. It’s the BEST. I have dear friends in Arkansas that got me hooked on it.
Cadillac Ranch! I need to go back and add those pictures! I have some funny ones!! I remember going back for the 3rd time? Trying to find what I wrote and spraypainted–HA HA HA.
Perhaps we met there and didn’t know it? Maybe my coffee mantra and Jesus Loves You is by your mouse? Which, by the way, my nickname that my twin gave me is Mousie.
Sending love and hugs always, dear friend,…and to Mochi!
Karla, I’m not in the least nomadic so I tend to accumulate “stuff” and I get attached to it. Letting go was difficult but necessary. My MIL is in an assisted living community. Her 93rd birthday is next week and she is still spry but now she doesn’t have to cook or clean…I hope this move makes things easier. 💗 It was a crazy stop (there is a geocache in one of the cars)! When we stopped we hadn’t intended to tag the cars but there was a can of spray paint that was handed off to me and so I couldn’t resist! I didn’t know you were a mouse too!! I’m in very good company then! The prayer warriors are having a party on Tuesday and we are going to be saying extra prayers (from the prayer box – and I put you in twice!). Anyway, Mochi is worn out and sleeping since today was the neighborhood garage sale and she had to watch all the comings and goings.. I managed to buy a very nice hot pink parka for her – an Eddie Bauer that retails for $40! She will be styling come cold weather . She sends tail wags to Finn and I send my love to you and Finn!
Aww, Val. I thought of you all at the party last night and prayed for ALL OF YOU! I hope Mochi got all the rest she needed. Those garage sales are serious people watching and movement activities! I bet she looks adorable in her hot pink parka! So darling! She will definitely be styling (I won’t let Finn know about it, tee hee). We love you both!!
Thanks Karla! I was asked for my cheese dip recipe so that’s a win! The prayers were flying at the party I hope you weren’t knocked over by the rush of them headed to God’s ear! Mochi looks adorable in her parka – and she’ll be wearing it tomorrow morning as the temps are @ 35F! Give Finn a hug from us (and consider yourself hugged as well)! Love to you from me and Mochi!!
Love your posts as always ❤️ awesome Route 66 photos and I really needed the reminder to slow down – things have been moving too fast lately. 🥰 Good bless you and keep you. God make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. God lift His continence upon you and give you Peace!
Thank you, my friend! How thoughtful and kind. I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
I’ll pray, specifically, that a pace of grace will find you. You’re a busy Momma. Look at what all you do with those growing young adults. And this time of year is so busy.
God bless you and your precious family! ❣️🩷🙏🏻☀️
I also think of my body as a car: ‘it is the vehicle you travel through life with; keep it in good repair, fueled with right juice, and remember it’s not meant to be kept in a car port for long’ 🙂 glad you’re on your journey to recovery, Karla 🙂
John, I remember this about you!
Oh friend, you know how I love a good road trip. The hard part is going at it alone. I use wisdom. With Christ, if he tells me “go”, I’ll make hay while the sun shines! When he says, “park it”, I best park it.
Good example–all I wanted to do last night was go to the parade. Now, unlike a few weeks ago, I had to think about several things again–“What if I get nauseous by myself? “What if I can’t drive?” “How much will this cost to Uber?” I started laughing, John.
Decided to walk. Within 30 minutes, my blood sugar crashed and I had sweat pouring down me and I felt AWFUL. My whole body.
Good thing I decided not to go to the parade. It sounds silly. But that’s the thing I rely on Christ for–from decisions about a parade, to moving, to getting up to check on someone else–without HIM I couldn’t do this, my friend. I’ll keep on keepin’ on….one mile (or 1/4 ) at a time.
I’ll experience real recovery one day, John. I know this isn’t “curable” this side of heaven. But the whole thing will be healed. That’s all that matters! Look at us and how Christ has brought us through. I hope to be an antique one day, John. Perhaps?
Keep on pressing on! 😁🙏🏻❣️
I’m getting older now, Karla. Still in good health. But lost the urge for long, solitary trips. Like little ones round the ‘hood’, to the beach, my fave shopping centre a few miles away. Stay closer to home these days. And I listen to Christ. If He gives me the ‘nod’ I go. I’m not a fan of travelling by night on my own.
Keep well, Karla. Still praying for you — and Carol and Col who have cancers too. Hugs 🙂
“My faith and the gas that God provides IN ME keeps me going. I’m better off traveling the slow roads. It’s healthier and more meaningful!”
I love this, Karla, and your whole Route 66 themed post!
You are so brave and strong in the Lord. I know it’s Him who gives you strength! Keep fighting the good fight of faith!!
Thank you, David! I’m thrilled you love this! I love how God works. It amazes me. I’ll live in continous awe.
From the physical pain to the relief–the constant awareness that His presence in Me is what gives me the joy that is unexplainable. When I can barely get out of bed, or my blood sugar crashes (like last night–thank you, treatments!), to aches…it’s part of the human experience. Jesus felt it didn’t he, brother? He experienced it all! It humbles me!
I’ll keep fighting the good fight of faith! I know you will too!
I was thinking–(scary! tee hee)–you’ve almost got another school year behind you, my friend! I’m so proud of the leader you are and how your testimony and faith spread across an entire school! God bless you, my friend!
It’s great to see your love for your city, Karla! But greater to see you joyful through every trial that you have been called to endure and see you stronger in faith, hope, and love with each day’s passing. What a testament you are, dear friend, to our Savior’s grace, the Father’s love and the Spirit’s peace! God bless and keep you, my friend! Remembering you in my prayers, always. 🙏🥰❤️✝️ Keep pressing on.🙌🙌🙏💖🤗🌸🩷
How precious, sweet Dora. I feel that same about you, my sister. All I desire is to keep testifying in Him. Through it ALL.
God bless and keep you, Dora. Let’s keep pressing on together! Sending love (and prayers right now)! 🩷🙏🏻💐💚❣️☀️
Karla, What a great post! I enjoyed it so much! I’m sorry you aren’t feeling well, but know that I pray for you every day. God bless you, sweet friend! 🙏💕🐾
P.S. Don’t worry for a second when you can’t keep up with messages. You are loved! 🥰
Cindy, thank you, sweet friend! I’m so happy you enjoyed this post! I feel the prayers and their power.
I know that we have our health issues and when I pray for you, I cover all aspects–body, mind, and soul. WIth Christ we have victory–even when we pull in the pit lane (;0).
God bless you and Henry, Cindy! I appreciate you! ❣️🩷🐾🙏🏻🙏🏻 You are loved, too!!
Good to hear from you. I was a little concerned, since I haven’t seen any activity on You Version, lately. I’ve seen parts of Route 66, in Oklahoma, and I feel like I’ve been close to the end in Santa Monica, but don’t recall seeing “the sign.” I’ve been on the Santa Monica pier, though.
As for my own milestones, I have two that stand out (I’m sure there would be more if I thought hard enough). First, my baptism on March 19, 1967. Of course, I barely remember that, but I know when it was, because the church provided me with a record of that. The second, and biggest, for me (bigger than my baptism?? Perhaps so) is February 17, 2025. That’s the day that Christ “exploded” my life and hasn’t stopped, since.
Grace and blessings to you, sister, and I continue to pray for you, daily.
Hello, brother! THANK YOU for sharing your milestones with me! YAY!! The baptism—how wonderful–but the February date? Oh yes! AMEN! I understand that SO WELL! I’ve had a similar experience as you know. Mine was a combination of dates, appts, and years of “knowing” and then, it was like the veil was lifted! Like you, it hasn’t stopped. It’s a miracle isn’t it? I’ve missed you in YouVersion. After MANY years using it, I was led to some other resources that are aligned with my morning times now (prayers, meditations, new studies). I felt like my routine was becoming “routine” and not tapping into the spiritual power and intimacy I was needing with our Savior. It was time to switch it up! I still love it as a resource!! God bless you! My apologies for the late reply, my friend. I pray for you, C, and S–all of you!
I’m excited for you that you found better resources. I used to watch the You Version daily thing, but it became so much of an advertisement for You Version that I quit. It was really bad when they were leading up to their big “billion-user” celebration. But I discovered some plans by this Jen Weaver lady, and I really like her, so I keep going back for those.
I’m just glad to hear that you are okay. Thank you for the ongoing prayers. 💜💜💜🙏🙏🙏
I understand, Jeff. I’ve done many of Jen’s studies and keep going back to living in AWE!! I share a similar writing syle and view of hers.
I’m glad to know you are well, too. It’s my blessing to be a prayer warrior for all of you as you are for me! ❣️❣️❣️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Fatigue is our bodies telling us to rest. It is important you get rest little sister. Praying for you.
I’ve been getting good rest, big brother. When that hits, I drop! I feel the prayers, Matt. I appreciate you so much and pray for you too!
Hi Karla! I love your Route 66 photos and didn’t realize it started in your neck of the woods. Happy May, indeed. Will you be moving to be closer to your kids? Please keep me posted. Mitch Teemley posted about you, which I reblogged. I was so happy to make a GoFundMe donation. Sending you much love and prayers!!! 💕🙏❤️
Oh, sweet Jennie! Thank you, dear friend! I appreciate you so much!
I’m not moving closer to the kids–although that would be my dream. Alaska a bit too far right now. Liberty, MO is a beautiful place. I would love to live up by them. My hospital, aging parents, support is here for this time-being. While they’re raising their kids I’ll move to somewhere smaller, easy to manage, close to things I need and hopefully, get to travel more to see THEM when I’m able! YAY!
Thank you, again, for supporting me sweet friend. It means so much to me!
I have a feeling that things are going to go well with this new treatment. I always have hope! It did well for me the first time. I just want to keep my blood counts good and such.
We feel your love and send you love and prayers too, dear Jennie!! ❣️❣️🙏🏻🥰🥰
Hi Karla! It sounds like a perfect move for you. Everything that’s important is right there. Can you drive? You always have a good sense about things, and feeling like this new treatment is going well is a biggie. I’ll keep sending love and prayers, my friend. 😍
Thank you, Jennie. Yes, it will be a great move! I’m able to drive. I have to watch my blood sugar and I’m having severe arm/elbow pains (many things that aren’t related to cancer are exacerbated (sp?) because of it). I’m relying on wisdom to know when to “go” and to stay put. I feel SO good about this! Thank you for your continued love and prayers, precious friend. 🩷🩷🙏🏻 I just prayed for you and yours!
This will be wonderful, Karla. You know your body well, so relying on your wisdom is wise. I’m really glad you’re feeling SO good about this. Best to you, my friend. I’ll always be your champion. 💕. Prayers are a good thing!
Best wishes for your May move and maintenence. May it all be filled with Grace.
Thank you, precious Katelon. And yours as well, my friend! ❣️🙏🏻🥰
Karla, you’re full of positive energy my dear friend. Stay strong and best of luck going forward dear friend.
Thank you, precious Sadje. You’re such a light and inspiration to me. Thank you,sweet friend.
You’re very welcome. Lots of love and prayers for you dearest friend
And to you, precious Sadje!
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Love you! Merciful Moderati
I love you precious Sue ❣️
I love you, Sue!
I love you Karla, traveling this life with you is a privilege and honor and we have our own highway ~ It’s a heavenly route! Much love and hugs, C
I love you, C! You are precious and kind. I’ve loved our journey together–through it all–the giggles and tears. How neat to think we have our own heavenly highways, yet are on the same road! I’m always waving (honking!) and sending love and hugs, big sis.
I always have wanted to drive on Route 66, it sounded so exotic when I was a child. Yorkshire has nothing like it ❤️