My head was still in the clouds when the plane landed in D.C. With an achy body and God-given gumption, I moved at a determined snail’s pace to find a taxi to Bethesda. Four times at Reagan Airport–ANOTHER kind and gracious driver! He shared about saying good-bye to his wife and kids in Kenya two days earlier. The gleam in his eyes and smile on his face, despite the absence from his loved ones, lifted my spirit. His sunny disposition lit the night sky. “Humans make things hard,” he said. With a bit of renewed energy, I thanked him for his kindness and positivity. He replied, “Never worry. God has it all.”
The next day a dear childhood friend, Kerry, met me for the early shuttle to the NIH/NCI. The day was filled with scans, bloodwork, and visits with the specialists. Worldly welcomes! A spectacular fellow in research from Puerto Rico, the gracious travel coordinator from India, a lovely lab tech from Israel, and a courageous cancer patient from Canada. All of us meeting in this amazing global facility filled with caring researchers, specialists, doctors, and many other dedicated servants. Miracles in the making!
Scanxiety? I’ve lost track of the number of scans. Through the buzz, whirls, and clonks of all the machines, I hear Dad singing, “Welcome to my world.” Yes, this is my world. I’m so thankful.
My head might still be in the clouds a bit. There’s new medicine, another scan, and appointment this week. From a worldly welcome in D.C. to the cheers of the Missouri folks as our rocking plane (two hours of turbulence!) landed in the Ozark Plateau.
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.”
Nelson Mandela
Can you imagine our world if everyone was so welcoming?
“You have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” Harriet Tubman
Friends, your support means so much to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my updates and articles. I know how much you have going on in your worlds! I received news that my pancreas and liver are stable! There’s bone and lymph node progression. The bone marrow could be overactive. My spine MRI was… icky. I’ll leave that there! For those that have back pain, I empathize and feel for you, too. My energy level has not been what it was–but I keep my expectations reasonable and my hopes high. I’ll have another MRI on Wednesday and an oncology appointment on Thursday. I’m expecting great things! I look forward to catching up to hear how things are in in your world. I’m so glad we’re on this journey together. You are always so welcoming! God bless you and keep you all. You are loved. ❣️
Love, Karla and Finley 🐾❣️
“The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.”
John Muir
Do you know how loved you are? Keep the faith, my friends. ❣️
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I love that song.
I hope your scans went well, thoroughly seeing all that lurked within, and finding nothing to be alarmed over.
Must be interesting to visit Washington DC. I’ve never been there, but would love to see it one day.
Tippy, it’s so good to see you. This song is one of my favorites.
Overall, it was good. Some stability! Yay! Some progression. Another scan tomorrow. As long as I can keep the liver stable I feel pretty good. I really need to be careful with my bones. My back is a mess and the bone lesions and other ones found in the ribs, spine, pelvis, etc…it’s tricky. My energy goes up and down. It’s good for me to stay active. But also, listen to my body.
On my trips there I only had one time to explore the area. I’d like to go back and just sight see. There’s so much to see and do. HISTORY!
Well all I can say is, you seem to be about the happiest warrior I’ve ever encountered. I admire your attitude.
Thank you, Tippy! The alternative is no fun. Trust me. I’m no fun sometimes. But for the most part, I have joy. I’m so grateful.
I understand. I think it’s okay to feel miserable and have a pity party now and then. It keeps us in touch with our inner selves. I think it’s important to stay in touch with all of our feelings, both positive and negative, because sooner or later we’re going to have to deal with them anyway.
Yes! I agree!!
I heartily agree with you on that! She is amazing! 😊
I like the positive example she sets, and the next time you thunk me on the head, I’ll try to remember it.
😂 Oh gosh!
Good idea. 😂
😂💗🤗
🥰 thank you, Tippy. I hope she doesn’t have to thunk your head!
She never actually has to. She just does. She can’t control her temper.
BWAHAHAHAHA. I needed that laugh!
Oh, by the way. I’m reading that book you recommended. “Pain Free,” by Pete Egoscue. I find it interesting, though I feel a little skeptical about his methods. I wonder if they might be gimmicky. But I’m going to give it a try. I have back and shoulder issues, so I’m hoping his methods will help me improve.
That’s great, Tippy! When you considered when he wrote it…lol. BUT…out of the entire book there are 5-6 methods that help me.
Can’t you tell what great health I’m in? 😂😂
Maybe you’d be in worse health if you weren’t doing the E-cises. I’m going to give it a try after I finish the book. I’m only about 50 pages in, so far.
Yes, I do believe I’d be much worse had I not taken as good as care of myself as I have–I’m trying! Stretching is a wonderful thing. It takes time; but it’s part of my daily routine now.
That’s great, for you. Yes, “time” is the operative word. I just started some knee e-cises for my bad knee. It feels like maybe these e-cises may be effective, but I’m going to let time be the judge.
🤦♀️🤦♀️!
I can control my temper fine, doolally!
Uh . . . uh . . . yeah. Sure. Sure you can. No problem, ma’am. I must have been mistaken. Please calm down.
(putting on helmet)
I am glad you realize your mistake.
How could you think that an angel 😇 like me would have a temper problem? 🫠
💚❣️🥰🥰🥰 Right?
I wasn’t thinking it. One of your colleagues warned me about you: 👿
Pffft! Riiight!
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I wondered if you’d read this, dear C! LOL!
Aw, C. You are so sweet. Thank you. 💗🤗❣️
You are very welcome! 🥰
💗💗🤗🥰
Dear one ~ Continued prayers…. if attitude and disposition determined it all, you would be sailing through in abundant health…you give great meaning to life for us all and I am grateful to read your words. God is good, life is good and while we live, we must capture the essence of His Love and Care surrounding us every moment… “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Following your progress and “coincidental” encounters throughout…. Love you with blessings +Mary
Mary, thank you, dear friend. I’m trying so hard~ and giving the rest to God. I have my moments~ times I have to digest it. And God quickly reminds me how blessed I am. How fortunate.
You touch my heart. I’m so grateful for you. I pray God continues to bless you too. Thank you for praying and walking alongside me. Love and blessings ❤️🙏🏻
I’m so glad you had the taxi driver you had and such caring, welcoming people at your appointments and your dear friend to share this medical journey. Many blessings for less pain, more progress, good news. Love, katelon
Hello, sweet friend! Thank you for your thoughtfulness and caring support. I wish all the same for you, Katelon. Love you! ❤️
Karla, my sweet friend, you are always in our prayers. I echo everything, my dear friend, Mary at Heritage Hall, said and she can say it in the most beautiful words. I am so glad you met so many kind people. Kind people find you, because your kindness and joy radiate! You are a blessing to me as you have walked this journey, not one that you would have chosen, but you have walked it with grace, beauty, and courage.
Love you dear friend. I am finally getting back some energy with my bout of pneumonia.
Sending love and prayers,
Pam
Oh, Pam. I’m so sorry about the pneumonia. That’s so scary. I’m happy to hear you are getting energy back. I pray everyone is doing the best possible.
I pray for you all, too.
You and Mary have the same hearts.
Your words are so precious and kind, Pam. Kindness is so encouraging and helpful. It lights a spark that helps others be seen. I think everyone wants to feel seen and heard. At this cancer institute, I’m curious of others’ stories and shared experiences. And on planes, I pray for those around me and think how similar we all are~ in our own little worlds in this big world~ yet, to our cores, we’re more alike than different.
Thank you for sharing these sentiments, dear Pam. You have blessed me the same. I love you. Please take care. ❤️🙏🏻💚❤️🎶🎶☀️
Hi Karla, I am glad your trip was successful I pray your test results will show continued improvement. Welcoming people make all the difference. You are right the world would be a better place if we would remember how important it is to care about other people!
Hello, Dwight! Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. You are definitely one of those caring people that make a difference!
what a wonderful buoyant post. So happy you had such a great reception, Karla. You are loved ! and you are healing. There’s still aways to go apparently. Will put you in my prayers , Karla and the prayer line at Fellowship on Sunday. O, I love Frida Kahlo too 🙂
Thank you, John! It’s a continued journey and marathon. There will be ups and downs~ I will keep moving forward as that’s what counts (just keep moving lol). I think stability is a great thing and can take care of the symptoms and bones with care! I believe in prayer~ thank you, my friend, they’re powerful! Take care, dear friend!
yes, just reading Matthew 21, 18-22
❤️🙏🏻
You are the light and inspiration of the world. Not to mention courageous and brave. I’m keeping the green light on for you and it’s clear you are in the hands of truth, faith, love with so many friends that adore you. Sending you godspeed healing of the spine and continued improvement! 💗
Thank you sweet Cindy. You are kind and generous.
Yes, keep the green light on and I’ll keep on keeping on with all the amazing support, love, and resources that have been heavenly sent! Thank you for being here with me, C. Much love and hugs,❤️🤗❤️
I love you so much. My heart breaks for you. I want all of this to be behind you. Sweet Jesus put all those sweet faces in your path. He loves you and knows everything. You are learning and growing though you can’t see it. My sp. daughter, Cheryl whom I worship with and have gone to Church with seems like forever saw just one of your answers on one of my posts and said. Who is that? She is so nice! You have that affect on everyone! See how greatly loved you are❓😁😂🌹🎶❤️
Aw, Mama Wenda, that’s so precious. Please tell Cheryl thank you. So precious.
When I was diagnosed I was told it isn’t curable, but treatable. But for God!
Often I’ve thought of Paul, and his “thorn in his side”. So many suffer with chronic illnesses ~ though it can cause weariness at times, I count my blessings for being here. I don’t take it for granted, Mama. It keeps me dependent on God~ has grown my faith and allowed me to meet more amazing people. My situation is nothing compared to what some experience. I live in gratitude!
Thank you for loving and supporting me. ❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻💚💚💚🎶🎶🎶🥰🥰
All things are curable with God. He always shows me to keep my eyes on His great Power and off my circumstances. But my circumstances do not compare to yours. I get my strength from being still and looking into His beautiful Face. If I could give you anything, that is what it would be. He gives me so much joy everyday, but i have to take my eyes off of everything else. I don’t think I could if I had all that you have to deal with. I will love you Forever
Sweet Karla! 🥰😘🤗🦋🦋🦾🍒❤️💖💝💞💦💨💟💞
Sweet Mama Wenda, isn’t it such a powerful thing to know we ARE cured? That healing is happening, and has happened!
I believe these situations help me keep an eternal perspective.
I never would’ve met many others who have taught me how to “suffer” well.
It’s hard at times, for sure, but for all of us it’s this way. Our world is exhausting! Like you, I love being still in him. Going to school, helping family or friends, encouraging others~ that’s what you do, too, Mama Wenda. May we keep looking to him as our Refuge, strength, and healing. I love you so much! ❤️💚🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🎶🎶
No, I don’t do what you do. You are one special lady! I love you special lady!!!
I am praying about all those little details that mean so much! Yes, we have been given a very powerful thing. I learn new stuff every day! He is so good!! 💝🌹💖🎶💞🦾💟🍒💨🎶🎶🎶🎶
Aw, Mama Wenda. You’re too kind. I feel the prayers and love you very much! HE is SO good! You are too!! 🐾🤗❣️💛🙏🏼💗🎶🎶
🥰🎶💞😁🌹💝🤗
I love your Zebra photos. When our oldest was small and my husband traveled for work he hated daddy being away So Much! So my husband and son “made” a cheetah stuffie from a kit – just filled it with fluff and stitched a small gap closed. Then my husband took cheetah with him wherever he traveled and took photos of cheetah having fun doing random silly things like using the hotel phone or next to the shower with a plastic shower cap on or buckled into his own seat on the plane. Our son loved it! 💗
Thank you, my friend! How precious! I love that! I’m sure your son will always remember that cheetah stuffie too! I love traveling with tiny companions! 🦓🥰
Sending prayers for health and healing dear friend! 🙏 💕
Thank you, dear friend! ❤️🙏🏻
Dear Beautiful Sister Friend KL,
Stability. Yay!
Progression. Boo!
For the ick I pray.
For miracles, too.
For Wednesday,
Thursday, energy,
and pain,
I’m with you
in spirit expecting
great thangs.
Sending loads of love!!
Sip, Sip,
CL
Sip sip hooray, CL ❤️🙏🏻 I loveeee you. I’m expecting great things!
Sending loads of love and prayers to you too! ❤️🥰🙏🏻
Writing as I listen to that smooooth music Karla. It is a gentle touch as I hope all your tests are going too. Hello to heart, and the guardianship mid flight for another soul in the turbulence. You share everything kind lady, be it a hugg’able zebra, your heart, or a smile in flight 🤗
It sounds like they test so much, but, that is what they do to make sure that smile stays in place my friend. I would think they are God’s troopers, all of them, for the way each and every heart is healed in their journey ❤️🙏
Sending big, big hugs Karla, lots of healing prayer, and the soul of more music and the love that builds you from it. Take care kind lady, lots of love to you and this journey from across the big blue. I’ll send a few dolphins with this to you and join your sing along from…I think…is the Potomac River 🤗🐬🥰🤣🐬🐾🦓🎶🕊️🐬❤️🙏
Aw, my friend ~ thank you from the bottom of my heart and the deepest rivers.
They ARE God’s troopers! I love that!
Yes, it’s a life of scans~ and breaks in between to just “be” as they have it all in their huge dr’s bags of tools. And every day new advancements and I believe I’ll live to tell about many of them. For I have!
I’m required and expected to pass this love and hope on~ per my Great Physician and Heavenly Papa.
Let the music keep playing for now. 🎶😂❤️ I’ll use it to keep me elevated and moving
Finn and I send our love and gratitude across the big blue to you! 🐾❤️🎶🙏🏻🦓🤗🥰 I see the dolphins 🐬 they’re so cute! Hello, Flipper!
Oh, I forgot Finn. Big love and hugs to a little champion. I was too focused on all those Dr people and your photo’s. Which I might add had paintings of puppies in them. Whoever did the art created something wonderful. They seem to say hello and put you at ease 🤗
Regardless Karla, lots of love, hugs and chocolate energy for this journey. And maybe even the smell of some wooded path somewhere for when you get back. Take care kind lady, lots of sunshine coming at you 🤗🥰🐾🐬❤️🎶🦓❤️🙏
Chocolate, puppies, and woods? Heaven, Mark! Tons of love to you! Finn says thank you too!❤️🥰🐾🐾🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🦓🦓🦓
Thanks for sharing your triumph dear Karla! Keep walking and talking with the Lord and he will fill your cup with wonders. Sending you a big bouquet of love, coffee and hugs. 💐💐💐 ☕️☕️🫠🫠🫠🫠🫠
Aww thank you, precious friend! Sip sip hooray to the miracles and blessings ~ sending love and hugs to you too! 💚❤️🙏🏻🎶 ☕️
Miraculous too, are the times we are living in. Chosen and blessed are we to witness and receive God’s merciful love.🫶 🫠🫠🙏
❤️❤️🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Such an uplifting post, Karla! I’m so glad Heart made the journey. His big brother will be back home, soon. Sending you much love and many hugs. 😍
Aw, Jennie! Thank you, precious friend. I can’t wait to have all of them reunited for adventures to share! Sending you much love and hugs too! Give all the kids love too! I was telling a Kindergarten class yesterday about our exchange and how your class named Heart! They loved it!🦓❤️💚🙏🏻
Awww…. I can picture you telling the kindergarten class about Gloria, Zeb and Heart. I collect Zeb and Gloria from ‘the spa’ Friday, and will be mailing them to you on Saturday. The children think they’re flying on a plane to Missouri. 😍
How precious, Jennie!! Yay!! I can’t wait to see the looks on faces when the trio and I go out and about tee hee.❤️❤️💚💚
Me, too. It will be wonderful! Gloria’s journal will blow you away. 🙂
Maybe the kindergarteners would like to see her journal.
If I get back there, Jennie! It varies where I go~ they would love it!
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”Never worry. God has everything”. And He arranged to have that man there to remind you and everyone that reads your post so long ago. How awesome is God? Even more so than we imagine.
Thank you for your inspiration and example.
Amen, CP!
It’s such an amazing experience feeling the awesomeness of our God~ you know!
Thank you for your support and encouragement dear friend. You’re a blessing! 🙏🏻🥰
So glad to hear about your “welcomes.” That song reminds me of my Dad. ❤️
Thank you, sweet Kelley. Aww.🎶🥹❤️🙏🏻
Good, kind and caring people make our lives so much better. A beautiful share Karla. Lots of love, hugs and prayers
It’s so good to hear from you- I’ve been praying! This world is just an onramp to where we will arrive for eternity. You, my friend, are making it a beautiful one for everyone traveling it with you, ‘despite its dips and difficulties’. (I always think of you when a sentence has a bunch of words with the same letter 😀). You’re such a blessing. I’ll keep praying- especially for your back. When I see Heart the Zebra in all those situations with you, I also see Jesus. He never leaves or forsakes… He has you through it all! I know you know, but sometimes it is also nice to hear. (Or read 😁). 🤗
Aw, Mama M. Thank you, dear sister, for this precious response and kind words.
I giggled at the alliteration because it always “sticks” to me! It’s so funny how my brain works, lol.
You’re such a blessing too. Thank you for your patience, love, prayers, and support. Each morning at my sink I SEE you through the light of my precious crystals. You’re there shining your light. Just as Jesus is always with us (I’ll never tire of reading that!).
Much love and prayers to you, my friend. 💛🙏🏼🤗
I can feel the love radiating through your words and the promises of God whispering, “I’ve got this!” He has you tightly protected in his strong arms. I love you brave child of God. He is healing you and others with his love.
Mama K–do you know how you inspire me? I pray and think of you each morning, along with my mom and dad, and how you walk with grace and love through ….everything.
I’m so happy you can feel the love in my words. It’s truly a miracle when God gives me the strength to just…go. I can’t explain it, but you understand well. On the days I feel “paralyzed” I pray, “Jesus, help me.” I take deep breaths and start writing or saying my blessings. I read so many words of truth.
It’s a joy that cannot be taken away. His power is all that takes the distress that is part of this perishing world!
I love you so much and am so happy that you’re here and showering us with the blessing of you.
Thank you for your cherished words. I know we are ages apart but I feel a kinship with you that surpasses time. You are included I. My daily prayers along with those in your immediate circle. We’ll be having a celebration of life for Paul next month. My grief is tolerable- probably because I know he’s enjoying heaven. My time is now filled with caring for my great grandson. My adult grandson moved in with me in February to watch over me. We’re all learning from each other. Love you sweet lady💕💕
I feel that too, Mama K. You’re so precious. My prayers continue daily. Your faith inspires me. I can’t imagine your Earthly loss; and to hear you talk about how he’s enjoying heaven is what I’ve counted on my entire life.
I’ve known many who lose their faith after a loss or during challenges. You’re an example of someone who continues to feel the human loss–but allows your faith and the promise of God to carry you through it. Thank you for that. What a burden to share with all of us, sweet lady. The celebration of life for Paul is precious. 🙏🏼🙏🏼💛
I’m sorry I’m not “around” more often right now.
I thought of you today when we celebrated Mom’s birthday.
It thrills my heart that your grandson moved in with you and you have that precious great grandson to love on. “We’re all learning from each other.” How beautiful! I love you! 💗❣️💛🙏🏼🤗🥰
I feel better every time I read about you receiving something that improves the way you feel, Karla.
Mark, that’s so kind and thoughtful, my friend. Thank you so much for being such a support all these years!
Scanxiety! I bet! It inspires me so much how positive you are staying through all of this. Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you!
How sweet, MB! I’ve experienced the alternative (and still do at times–but with God’s help, and a self-talk to myself, I kick myself in grace gear!). I feel the love and prayers, my friend.
I really enjoyed your latest article. I sent an email as I was unable to comment! You’re an inspiration to me, too, my friend. Sending you lots of hugs and prayers too!
Huh – that’s strange! I wonder why it wouldn’t let you comment! I’ll have my husband the tech wizard look into that for you! Xo!
Did it go through, MB? XO
Your email did!! 🙂 🙂 Now we have to figure out the comments! Oh technology so lovely haha!
Oh good! Yes, technology lol 😂
Praying for you as you walk with Jesus through these trials…as you see all the wonderful gifts He is giving you along the way. May His glorious love continue to grant you peace and cheer.
Nancy, thank you for this precious prayer and response. I pray to keep focused on all these amazing blessings. I hope and pray you are well, too. I appreciate you. God bless you!
God’s peace be with you, Karla. His grace reflects upon you to be shared with so many others.
Thank you, Richard. God’s peace be with you, too. I hope to keep sharing, just as you!
I’m so glad you had a good trip and met kind people! Praying for you, Karla! 🙏 God is with you. ✞
I love the photos and the story. ❤️
Thank you, MAK!!! 💗💗💗🤗🤗
“Expecting big things” with you, Karla! <3
Thank you, Mitch! ❤️ I appreciate you, dear friend.
Dearest Karla, thank you for bringing the sunshine to what is a cold dreary March day in Montana. You have a profound of adjusting my perspective and renewing my hope – even as you at times I am sure struggle with the same. Our God is so good – knowing just what we need – as I needed your words today – and you needed the loving embrace of all you encountered on your anxiety inducing travel. I am so glad you arrived safely to the place of miracles and continue to pray the miracles continue at work within you. Sending so much love your way.
Erika, it’s my blessing precious friend.
I’m so happy I can bring sunshine to your beautiful area just as you ” bring the mountains” to me.
You’ve climbed trying trails and continue to be testament of the renewed hope and strength we gain from our Savior.
We can continue to lift one another as we climb, descend, rest, and play/pray!
I had another test this morning~ another visit tomorrow ~ through these “hikes” I’ll remember the miracles that still happen and how blessed I am! Your friendship, prayers, and love are always with me! I send mine to you too, sweet friend. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
I am glad our worlds overlap, even though so different in some ways and so alike in others. You are an encourager to so many.
Thank you, Gary. I’m so glad too, dear friend. 🙏🏻
You encourage me as well!
Karla, you are on such an incredible, difficult, life-altering journey. I am regularly amazed that you have the time and energy to keep us updated, but I am so glad you do. Prayers and kudos continue flowing out from here toward you. So glad to hear about the stability in your pancreas and liver. Praise God! And praise God also for all the “angels” He keeps sending across your path to keep you encouraged.
Thank you, Russell. There are occasions when I’ve thought why can’t it all be eradicated? I’ve been reminded it’s a marathon. We’re all in it. You and Joan have had your share of challenges. I’ve learned so much. Still learning! It’s important to me to keep all of you updated. Not to dwell on the negative part of the journey, but that this is “part” of me that is…me. Yet, it’s not my identity. My identity is in Christ and I’m spending time each day learning the importance of finding refuge in HIM. I’m guilty of leaning on research and new findings at times. Now that this big round of testing is over (today one more visit and bone infusion) I can use this experience to reinforce, again, how Christ is my source of strength.
Writing to all of you is therapy to me. Not being here daily and reading your lives, and writing, has been a difficult thing for me. I’m learning to balance so much~ not overdoing it, nor underdoing. So many live with chronic illness and this gives me such empathy!
Praise God for the stability~
I was a bit shocked at the bone issues coming back so fast ~ no surprise on my back. I have an angel of a palliative care nurse, Russell. God had everyone in place at the right time~after all situations warranted extra help ~ he needed me to do
My part!
You’ve always encouraged me. I’m so thankful, my friend. Please give Joan my regards too. I’ll never take all the support and prayers for granted. God bless you all!
Karla I am so glad to be back reading and know that you are getting good treatment. It makes me smile and thank God. I am currently only posting a devotional but still am glad to read your post. Suzanne
Suzanne, it’s so good to see you, my friend. Thank you so much. 🥹You’ve supported me this entire journey! I’m thanking God for you. God bless you and all you’re doing to share his love. ❤️🙏🏻
sending so many hugs, hope the next few tests are good news. God is with you every step of the way ❤️❤️
Thank you, dear friend. Amen 🙏🏻 I’m sending hugs to you too,❤️❤️❤️
Dear Karla, Praying for the yicky parts of test results & praying for you & all involved in your healthcare. Each week at church we pray, “Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” It sounds like your soul is in a good place & you’re laying your burdens at the foot of the cross-giving it all to Jesus. I can’t think of any other way to proceed. Sending you all my love and big hugs. Love always, Sue
I love you, Sue. Thank you, dear friend.
The “yicky” parts are all done for a while. I’ve had enough scans that I should be transparent from all the “good juice” they run through us? Yikes.
I had another one on Wednesday and a follow-up on Thursday and bone infusion to strengthen these bones.
The prayer is beautiful. My soul is healed, Sue. No matter what the body does, it’s all well in my soul. I’ve had relief from some new medicine. I pray daily for wisdom, healing, guidance, and strength. “Jesus, I give you everything and everyone.”
Sending you love and hugs. I miss you!
You are amazing, dear friend, and I am so blessed to call you a friend 🧡 ❤️❤️
You know you are continually in my prayers 🙏 . Thank you for the contagious joy you spread! Warm hugs to you, sweet Karla! ❤️ Love you!!!!
I’ve been praying for you. Are you still in Bethesda?
Hello, Jeff. I’m back. How is C doing? And you?
Thank you for your prayers, my friend! I had another MRI here (that I missed in Bethesda). Then, a follow-up day at my oncologist with a bone infusion.
I’ll have repeat scan in 6 months and decide what treatment to consider through then. Decisions!
I’m prayerfully considering it all and I know God will guide me. Thank you for your support and friendship.
Christi is doing amazing!!! 💜💜 She went to church with S and me today! Me, I’m about as happy and content as I have ever been. God is so amazing, and I love Jesus more than I ever have! I could write for hours!
I will pray for your decision and future scans. Your confidence in God is uplifting and inspiring! 🥰
Yay!!! I’m so happy to hear this!
I FEEL your joy and contentment, Jeff–and the love for Jesus! It’s such a wonderful way to LIVE!
Thank you for your continued prayers and support!! Many blessings to you all! 💗🙏🏼🥰
Isn’t it wonderful how someone like that cab driver can lift our spirits to quickly? I’m glad you are in the good hands of the medical professionals at Bethesda, and made it safely home afterwards. Prayers for good news from future tests, and for improvement with your spine too! Hang in there, Karla!!!
Thank you, sweet Ann! I’m hanging in there and doing my best, my friend.
The world is filled with so many kind people! You’re one of them!
Many blessings, Ann!
Dear Karla,
Like all of our fellow bloggers, I admire your positive attitude and faith.
I’m glad about your liver and pancreas scan but am concerned about your bones and lymph nodes. I hope your follow-up exams were encouraging. I can’t even imagine how great your scanxiety must be.
I’m thinking of you and sending you healing thoughts.
Tanja
Thank you, dear friend.
There are risks associated with skeletal related injuries ~ hence, I need to be very careful. I’ve had infusions to help the bones. There might be an issue with my bone marrow being a bit overactive. It’s tricky disease, Tanje,
Not all of it falls into the cancer “basket” because of past injuries; however, the disease compounds the former injuries and vice versa.
I’ll need to do treatments to stay stable and keep things from progressing. Just not for sure how that will look until another follow up on March 27th.
After that huge surgery, I’m so thankful those organs are cooperating. This statistically comes back to liver in 99% (last years research) in 5 years (for some with extensive metastasis it comes back sooner). But…I don’t live by statistics! Miracles!
I’m realistic and being wise. But also not living in fear as I will use faith and the brain God gave me to do my part and keep praying as he grants me such miraculous results!
One day, one hour at a time. Some days harder than others~ but that’s all of us! We’re all battling something.
Your kindness, support, and concern touch my heart, Tanja. I’d give anything to come and hike/walk and talk about the great things of life and nature.
I’m thinking of you too. I appreciate you and pray you stay well too!
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I appreciate the added details as well as the good wishes, Karla. You have so much on your plate yet always make time for others. Thank you.
All the best,
Tanja
You’re welcome, Tanja. Thank you for your concern and support. I appreciate you! Take care, my friend.
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Karla, I was glad to read “received news that my pancreas and liver are stable!” I will continue to pray for you and God’s intervention regarding your health.
Thank you, Tangie! I feel the prayers and I’m so thankful to God! I continue praying for you too, dear sister. ♥️🙏🏻
Karla I missed this one! I think WP has a glitch – I only get one out of 3 posts!! So I just re-subscribed… I’m glad your trip was safe and that you had a friend there too! The photo travels of Heart the Zebra are wonderful!! But what is most wonderful are all the angels that were watching out for you on this trip! 😍🙏🏻💞💞🙏🏻😍
Thank you, sweet Val! I understand on the glitch~ it’s happening to me, too! It’s strange!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the pics ~ what a trip. I’m so thankful for angels watching over me. I need all the help I can get, dear friend (especially traveling!). There are angels around you~ and you and your prayer warriors are angels to me! ❤️♥️🙏🏻🥰🤍🤗