My sweet and wonderful friends and family….I apologize for the long period of time since I last updated you.
I have so much to say and I can tell you that the “month” of recuperation from the Chemo treatments has been wonderful for the most part.
There were ups and downs and there continues to be…but I finally have some good news to share with you.
Yesterday, the Captain took me back up to the Moffitt Cancer Center and I went through a series of scans and tests to see the status of this ugly cancer, after all the chemo and radiation treatments.
Folks, God has answered your prayers and my prayers!
The cancer is more than 50 % gone, and has pulled away from the critical veins that make the Whipple Surgery difficult for the surgeon.
My radiation doctor was smiling from ear to ear during the whole office visit.
I felt God’s presence all day long…
You see, A few days before,… my daily devotions centered on describing Faith and contained this question asked by a young man:
He said, “how do I obtain the Lord’s help for my needs?”
He received a great response by a sweet, elderly, woman…
She said, “You just have to believe that He’s done it and it is Done!
So many of us…me included, ….after having asked Him to do it, do not believe it is done, we keep trying to help Him.
Psalm 37:5
“Commit your way to the Lord, trust in Him and He will do this”
Mark 9:23
“Everything is possible for him who believes.”
Last Monday, I was diagnosed with Pneumonia, most likely due to my low immune system!
As I took my prescribed antibiotic, (along with my existing pharmacy arsenal, LOL), the thought crossed my mind that Pneumonia could be fatal to younger children and older people.
And I smiled at the irony of yet another fatal illness.
The news that It was in the lower left lobe of one lung did not go un-noticed to me.
It was almost like a test.
Did I truly Believe?
Yesterday, the scans showed the pneumonia gone completely.
Praise God…..
It Is Done!!!!!
This journey of mine and Pancreatic Cancer is just beginning.
We will find out next Monday, March 2nd, the particulars on the expected 10-12 hour Whipple Operation scheduled for March 17th, …which will make me, (ACCORDING TO THE ONCOLOGIST) a full fledged diabetic taking 3 shots a day.
Of course this is better than the alternative.
However, I don’t know what God has in store for me….but I have committed and will continue to commit my way and trust in Him…and He will direct my path.
IT IS DONE!!!!!!
I will give another update next Monday.
I must also thank you all for your continued prayers and cards and letters.
There are those who send me cards on a weekly basis and I thank you for your support of the Captain and Me.
I read your kind words over and over.
I love you …all of you!
Blessings Always
Dear Kari, Thinking of you often and praying for you in the evening prayers and list of requests and concerns to God. I am happy he is watching over you. I hope you continue to make more progress. Miss seeing you on the blogs. God’s Blessings, Marsha–The Little Yellow Corner Store
Praising our Lord with you! So thankful that the cancer has shrunk and continued prayers for the journey ahead! Looking forward to hearing more soon!
Oh Kari, you are the bravest, most inspiring person I know! Your incredible attitude is keeping us all afloat! Your belief is so strong, and yes it is the law of attraction, what you think about will come to be true, you will attract it back to you. My prayers are continually with you…
Jenna
So glad to see the good news, Kari! I pray your surgery goes well.
Liberty
Kari, to God be the glory!! God is faithful to care for us. I am crying tears of joy that the tumor has shrunk 50% and the pneumonia is gone. Your testimony of grace, faith, perseverance, and total dependence on the finished work of Christ is an example to all of us. I will be watching for Monday’s post and you are always in my thoughts and prayers sweet friend. So thankful for this good news♥️
Kari: So glad to hear from you. It had been 3 weeks and I was so concerned. You are amazing! Having to deal with all of this and on top of it all…pneumonia! Unbelievable!!
Pneumonia-gone. Tumor-over 50% gone. Location of tumor-away from critical vein, Such terrific news!
Please keep us updated, I can’t imagine all that both you and Tom have been through. All I can say is you’re an inspiration. The power of prayer and positive thinking does wonders. I’ll continue to pray for both of you.
God. Bless- Much Love.
So good to hear from you, Kari. And what awesome news that the tumor has shrunk. Yes, the power of prayer and God is good! Your strong faith and positive attitude have offered you comfort and peace. I’m praying for God to guide the hands of your surgeon and for strength and courage for you and Tom during this procedure. I’m continuing my daily prayers for your healing.
Praise the Lord. I will continue to pray for you Kari. Looking forward to more wonderful news on Monday. God is good.
Oh what wonderful news sweet friend! God’s love is amazing! He is watching you every step of the way!
Continued prayers! Love you!
God Bless you, that is such good news. Hoping to hear from you again.
What great news! Continued prayers for you, your family and the doctors who will be performing your surgery.. I believe it is done! God has taken care of it.
Dearest Kari, we are all waiting for Monday’s post. May God continue to be with you and the Capitan.
Dear Kari,
I’m so glad you’re getting some good news. Sorry you had pneumonia on top of everything else. Sweetie, I’ll keep praying for you. 50% is better, but not out of the woods yet. I’m going to pray harder for you and the Captain. You must get through this somehow. Half of the battle is your upbeat attitude and your belief in God. Bless you dear!
Love you,
Sandy
Oh Kari, praise God! This is such testament to answered prayers! And Monday would be my mother’s 100th birthday. I will be talking to heaven that day, and you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. xo
Cari, I am so thankful for your news. I have chill bumps because I think this happened the last time I found an email of a new post of yours in my inbox. I have been thinking of you during the weekend and made a mental note to check on you. Then this afternoon I found your post.
You are so inspiring.You have been through so much and you have been so brave and positive. I attended a women conference this weekend and the speakers had been through suffering.
I am praying for you and wish you great peace and comfort. You are amazing.
Hugs across the internet. Bonnie@livingwiththanksgiving.com
Hi Kari~ Praise God!! So happy you had some good news! I think of you often and pray for you. Much love and hugs.
Tammy
Your post today brought tears to my eyes. He is so good. I have never stopped praying for you and I will continue right on through your full remission. Love in Him, pj
Thanks P.J….I count it an honor to be a sister in Christ…and for your continued prayers. I love that I can read responses and not see a blur and that I can type an answer to them. The tips of my fingers (and soles of my feet) are numb from the neuropathy from the Chemo….but I am now taking a B Complex vitamin that is supposed to help. God Bless you! 🙂
Prayers continue for strength and recovery and your powerful spirit. hugs
Thank you so much Rosalie….Prayers do work. Hugs right back at you.
Love to you friend, and thank you for the update. He is our amazing Savior!
Hello my dear friend. I have songs pop into my head almost daily and they keep going over and over….And the one today is “Jesus is Wonderful”…He is our amazing Savior! hugs
Dear Kari
you are one brave woman. Thank God for the good news at this point and Thank God you could enjoy a break from chemo. And what a relief that the pneumonia is gone too. It’s really good of you to update us in the midst of everything you are dealing with. I am still praying every night that God will hold you in his loving care. I’m sending you loving kindness, ‘may Kari be well, may she be peaceful, may she be safe from harm, may she be free of suffering.
Despite it being officially Spring here, Ireland is cold and blustery with possible snow and sleet on the way this evening. I hope that warms you up! God bless you always
Love and hugs and prayers my friend
Thank you my sweet friend…..you are in my daily prayers and I love you and wish all the best for you.
Have you made any trips back to Australia?
I love your beautiful Ireland and will make that journey some day. Hugs Always!
This is good news! I pray for you daily and was wondering how things were going. There is nothing like the power of prayer!
Thank you for your prayers…I so appreciate your praying for me daily. 😉