Hi Everyone! I am OVERWHELMED by having the chance to read this blog today. NO WONDER I have had such peace in my soul and spirit throughout this unbelievable last 10 days. ONLY the peace of God Himself could have done this for me and for my family. Your prayers have held be up and kept me going, giving me comfort and yes, even JOY in the midst of this trial. I heard people say that God gives you the grace to bear up under trial but only when you need it and not before. Last Friday in ICU was undoubtably the worst of days - many many discomforts and pain that just would not find a way to be controlled but still, even through that day I still had peace that I was in God's hands.
The doctors think I will be able to go home tomorrow although they are still giving me IV fluids today, still adjusting my blood pressure medication - which is at about 1/4th the dose I had been on for a few years now - interesting... huh? I have gotten very little information so far about further treatment - if it is needed, what kind is best etc, except that there are 3 new meds in the last 18 mos that have been successful with cancer like mine. The Lankenau Oncology team is having a conference on my case this Friday so I will likely learn more next week. Then we will take all the pathology reports etc for second opinion/s at Fox Chase etc and see what the Lord leads us to do.
I hope Tim and Kristen post this comment as an update too (such techno-marvels in my family, huh?) so that everyone will get this message. I am so grateful for EACH PRAYER on my behalf, each meal for my family, each ride for my kids.... it means more than you know. Please keep it UP!
Love, Karen
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Oh, my goodness!!! To see a note from Karen brought tears to my eyes. God bless you dear one, you are one strong, brave, corageous person. Of course we know it comes from power from above. Could we ever even begin to guess how many prayers went to the throne in your behalf? Even Evan couldn't begin to guess. Praise God for the way He is helping you progress. It is totally amazing, Karen how you are eating and getting around. Please don't push yourself - I know you and you are probably chafing at the bit to get back in the saddle. Just take one day at a time and we will hold you up in prayer until the bitter end. Praise God for all your wonderful friends and also your precious family. Please tell Charles he is not left out, we all are remembering him also in prayer. May you continue to rest in the Lord and may each day bring you less and less pain.
We love you, Karen.
Much love, Aunt Bonnie
Hi Karen,
We were so happy to read a note from you today. Yea! God does answer prayer. We are praying for you daily and throughout the day.
May God continue to give you His peace and strength and restore your health completely. He IS able. Amen. Gods word says: ask and ye shall receive, Ye have not because ye ask not. So we will continue to ask God to watch over you and continue to heal you, believing that He can and will. Keep your eyes on Jesus and He will continue to hold you up and keep you in perfect peace.
We love you. Please call us for anything anytime.
Love,
Darlene and Steve Reynolds
Karen,
Hi, Just wanted you to know we asked Steves sister Laurie and her family and church to pray for you. So you are on their prayer chain there in Mass.
God answers prayer!!
Love,
Steve and Darlene
I have to agree with your Aunt Bonnie. It brought tears to my eyes to hear from you, Karen. What an encouragement! Last week this time, fear gripped us. Today, we look back and see God's hand in a miraculous way. His mercies are new every morning. And on THIS MORNING, I am so thankful for the mercy He has extended to you, Charles and kids and those of us who stand with you. But we know you still have the road to recovery and we will continue to lift everyone before the throne of grace. It has been neat to see our kids pray for you and their friends (your kids). Take care. PRaise God from whom ALL blessings flow.
-Danna
Oh, Karen, how wonderful to hear from you and to hear firsthand God's answer to prayer. We will pray this morning in Bible Study too.
love, Dana
Mrs. Hauber,
It is so great to hear from you, and to rejoice in the healing the Lord has already brought to your body! I wanted to assure you of my love and prayers, and thank you for all the extra mothering you've poured into my life for many years. It truly has meant SO much to me!
I've also asked some of my co-workers at Christianity Today Int'l to be in prayer for you, so please know that your brothers and sisters in Illinois are lifting you up, as well.
Much Love,
Elizabeth
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