Update on our Dear Kate (Tousled 1)
 

It is with great sadness and tears in my eyes that I let you all know that our dear friend Kate is back in the hospital, and that she is not doing well.
Since she came back from the hospital, she has been feeling very tired. Then she started to feel weak, and her appetite was not good either.
Last Thursday, she went to see her oncologist, and she wanted to put her back on chemo right away, but Kate refused because she was feeling very weak, and she knew it would be too much on her body. This past weekend, she developed a cough, and Sunday she told me she was going to see her oncologist on Monday and that she decided to go back to treatment (Herceptin/Ixempra) even though she did not want to because she had no choice. After that, I hadn't heard from her, she did not return my phone calls, so I had a bad feeling that things did not go well. This morning she called me and said she is back in the hospital, and that she was admitted with severe short of breath, and they put her temporarily in a special breathing machine so that she could breath better. This afternoon I called her, and she told me that they did a broncoscopy and that it does not look good, her lungs are failing, and that they are calling hospice. She also added that the doctors at the hospital said that nothing is going to work at this point, but her oncologist is still willing to give her treatment if she feels better though.
I cannot believe this is happening to our dear friend. I hate this disease! I feel lost and helpless. I do not know what to say to her. I love her and I want her to keep fighting, I do not want her to give it up because while there is life, there is hope. And I feel there is still a lot of fighting spirit in her.
My sisters and brothers, Kate needs our prayers for this treatment to kick in so that she can keep the fight. I invite all of you to say a special prayer for her tomorrow (Thursday), at 3:00 pm pacific time, God will listen to our prayer again. And If anybody wants to send her a card, PM me that I will gladly send you her address, I think this will help lift her spirit.

God bless you all.
I will keep you updated.
KarlaV.

I lift our sister Kate up to you Lord. Comfort and give her healing as she is deeply in need. Lord we know you know our every need but we ask a special prayer for Kate today as she struggles with this disease. God grant her refuge in your arms, we all pray for your healing hands in this situation. Praise be to God for a miracle. Amen.

Our dear Father,

We ask that you lay your healing hand upon our Kate. Give her courage,comfort and strength for her challenge.

Dear Kate, please know that we love and care for you, holding you close in our prayers.

Oh NOOOOO, I'm so sorry to hear that sweet Kate is once again back in the hospital.

Prayers going out for Kate to get stronger so she can re-start treatment.

Please let her know I'm praying hard for her and family during this difficult time.

I am praying for a return to health for our dear Kate the Great...tears are misting in my eyes...all the best Kate

I'm so sorry to hear this news about our beloved Katie. She is and will continue to be in my prayers. I pray that she will be strong enough to resume treatment. She is a tough warrior and a very special person.

I will be praying for Kate tonight, tomorrow at 3:00pm and everyday. Please tell her I am thinking about her.

Vanessa

Our Dear Kate
 

I was so sorry to see your post and had been looking out for an update form kate herself but thank you for letting us know. I'll be praying hard for kate to get over this setback and agree, while there is life there IS hope.
Kate my friend, you are one of the fighting Irish and a lady I've come to admire so much..I KNOW you won't give up.
We'll be willing you on and lending you strength to get through Kate so hang in there.

My heart is breaking this morning as I read this new update on our Kate. She has been through so much.

I, too, ask our God to hold you close, dear Kate. May He lift you up and give you His strength and peace to endure.. May your Spirit feel the love we all hold for you.

Gentle hugs and much love I send,

Mary Jo

I am very sorry to hear that Kate is once again in the hospital. She will remain in my constant prayers.

I, too, was looking for an update from Kate. Knew she would if she could, and did not like the feeling in the pit of my stomach when thinking of her.

Even though it was a difficult task, Kavy, thank you for letting us know so we can send all our prayers and good energy to dear Kate as she takes on the heat of the battle.

Lots of warm, big hugs coming her way. May she find fortitude and peace.

I would like to give all my strenght to Kate to help her pull through once again. I can only give her my Love and thoughts. She is such a fine person. She helped so many of us by her support and courage. Please Please help her. Michka

Kavy, it is so kind of you to follow up and keep us aware of how Kate is doing. She is a special warrior blessing to us.
Kate, I'm sending love, hope, prayers, and appreciation for who you are and the abundance you always have shared. May God return your abundant giving!
May you experience our love for you, sweet Kate.
I'll keep praying for you and sending you love and hope. ma

As tears well up in my eyes...
 

I TOO can't believe this is happening. Prayers now and at 3pm.

Rhonda

I am praying so hard that Kate gets stronger and this passes. And thatnk you for the information, Kate will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

I am so sorry to hear Kate is doing worse. May God cover her with his comfort, peace and healing. She has been through so much. I can't believe this is happening. I will say a prayer today at 3:00 with everyone else.

Oh.. I am so sorry to hear this is happening to dear sweet Kate... Kate you have such a generous sweet heart Sis. Praying for you everyday ~ may you be surrounded by love and healing and comfort.
We love you Kate.
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Blessings
Hermiracles

I feel sad and depressed about Kate's situation. This should not be happening. I am praying for her and holding her in my thoughts.

Julie

Praying for Kate's recovery. I will be praying at 3:00 today with all of you. Lord, please hear our prayers.

Lexi

I feel like someone punch me in my stomach. It's so hard to write through tears. This really sucks. She's such a fighter. Prayers, prayers, and more prayers.

Ita