Update on our Dear Kate (Tousled 1)

[Kavy]

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.

[CindyE]

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.

[sassy]

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.

[Yorkiegirl]

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.

[caya]

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

[Bill]

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.

[Vanessa]

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

Vanessa

[tricia keegan]

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.

[Mary Jo]

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

[WomanofSteel]

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

[StephN]

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.

[michka]

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

[Mary Anne in TX]

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

[RhondaH]

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

Rhonda

[kareneg]

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.

[basset girl]

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.

[hermiracles]

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.
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
Blessings
Hermiracles

[Julie2]

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

[lexigirl]

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

Lexi

[ita]

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

[Becca]

Yes, dear sister Kate, stay strong. I am praying for her along with so many others here. May the God of all comfort keep her safe now and always. We love you Kate.

[Soccermom]

Prayers from me as well for Kate. WHERE IS OUR CURE?????

[PinkGirl]

Kate's silence has been worrying me.
Thank you Kavy for letting us all know.

Kate the Great - I wish for you an ease for decision making
and that you be filled with strength, peace and comfort.
xoxoxo

[Joan M]

Kavvy,

Thanks for letting us know what's happening with Kate. It's very sad and I'm praying for her to regain her strength and to recover. Please tell her she's really missed and I very much appreciated her responding to my PMs for some info the last time she was home from the hospital.

Joan

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

I have been worried about Kate since her pneumonia last December. With each hospitalization, I fretted and prayed extra hard. And then, her silence. No posts after returning from the hospital this last time. Just the one saying she was home, tired and going for a nap. Then, no responses to my emails, which are always promptly responded to. Thank you so very much Karla, for letting us know Kate's status. I can only imagine how it pains you to share such distressing news.

Never have I heard from Kate without her saying that she is feeling much better with each passing day. That she is feeling good about her next tx; that it will prove to do the trick. Kate often said to me that she remains positive. That, after all, doing that takes much less energy than to stress out and be negative. Her unrelenting Spirit, the strength of her will to live (despite it all), her caring and loving kindness have graced this board and all our lives for so long. Who could not admire this remarkable woman?! Kate is our Warrior Queen! She glows with radiance.

KATIE, PLEASE KNOW THAT MY ARMS AND MY PRAYERS ARE AROUND YOU... I will continue to carry you in my thoughts and in my heart. You are so very special, my friend. I know if anyone can pull through this crisis, you sweet Sister will. I treasure our communications. I have learned much from you, Katie. You have been an extraordinary role model! You are indelibly etched into my Soul.
Andi http://cdn-cf.aol.com/se/clip_art/gstres/celebrte/heart

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Karla,

I have tried to PM you but the site and I seem to be having issues. I keep logging in, I am thanked, I try to PM you and it asks me to log in. Around and around I have been going.

So, please, Karla, won't you PM me Kate's address. I would love to send her a card. I would love to call her. But surely I understand she is weak and perhaps not up to phone contact.

Thanks for being such a good friend!

Andi

[Sheila]

I too had a bad feeling when Kate has not posted since coming home...I spoke with her a few weeks ago and she has such an Irish strength in her...just one more reason we love her so.
Kate, you remain in my prayers everyday for "your" miracle....I send you a soft hug, much love and peace. Know that you are in my heart.

[ElaineM]

I am sorry to hear about Kate. She is in my thoughts. I hope she can recover enough to at least take some Herceptin.

[Patty F]

I was shocked and saddened to read the news about Kate. Keep fighting sister. You are STILL in my prayers. Praying for a miracle. Love you Kate.

[Believe51]

I just cannot believe this is happening! Thank you so much for the update on our Dear Warrior. Thoughts and prayers have filtered through my mind for so long, but especially now!! My heart hurts so bad knowing what this Angel has been through. A candle is lit and those prayers continue. I love you Kate....and you too Karla for being such a great friend to her and to us.>>Believe51

[schoolteacher]

Kate,

I am praying for you.

Amelia

[Jean]

I was extremely saddened to hear this updated news.
Kate is such a fighter and I am praying that her strong determination
will help her recovery. I will continue to keep our dear Kate in my prayers throughout the day, she is so special to all of us.

Thank you Karla for keeping us informed. Please tell Kate we are sending her much love and healing energy.

Jean

[Joy]

and wet eyes I am hoding Kate in a healing bubble of white light. Thank you for the update.

[chrisy]

me too. Words fail me. prayers never do, even when we don't understand.

[belle]

My prayers that God finds a way to recover and give strength to Dear Kate. It's not over yet, Kate, you are in our prayers for recovery!
Love,
belle

[kcherub]

I am just reading this thread, but have been thinking of Kate. She lives not too very far from me, so I am sending out GREAT, BIG promising prayers to her and hope they go on a straight path to her.

Please keep us updated as much as you can...

Take care,

[Jeanette]

Holding you in my Prayers Kate. Will light a candle for you too, Hugs and Blessings , Jeanette

[Paty]

I felt so bad reading the news on dear Kate. She is in my prayers. Please send her my love and tell her she must keep struggling, we all need her.

Paty

[hutchibk]

Words fail me too. My heart is heavy for our remarkable friend. I pray for the Lord to carry her through this health crisis.

Irish blessing for our dear Kate:

May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you,
A moonbeam to charm you,
A sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.

[Ruth]

My heart breaks with this sad news. I worried when I didn't see her posts and the news of her lungs and hospital visits concerned me so much.

We hold her so dear to our hearts and prayers are sent.

Please find a cure to this disease!

Ruth

[Gerri]

Kate the Great - that says it all. You are such a couragous warrior and an inspiration to so many. Wishing you and your family the strength you need to get through this.

Much love,

[Jackie07]

Kate,

You know we all love you very, very much. I pray that you can feel the love and comfort from all your friends. We are all in this together. When you hurt, we hurt.

[SoCalGal]

Me too - am sending prayers...my heart is heavy with this news.

[Chelee]

I've been concerned about Kate for months now. She has been through so much. She is always so upbeat and always has that fighting spirit in her regardless of what is thrown at her. But all these set backs and her silence on this board has really worried me. She is such an awesome women and her presents here is so missed. I have had her in my thoughts and prayers daily. This brings tears to my eyes...it just hurts me to know what she is going through.

I know she is a fighter and with all of us praying for her I hope its not long before she beats this. Sending you lots of warm healing thoughts and prayers.

Chelee

[dhealey]

Life is so unfair! May god comfort her and give her the strength to keep on fighting. May he wrap his loving arms around her and heal her.

[nitewind]

I'm so saddened to hear this news. I always look for posts and updates about Kate. Such a wonderful, strong lady. May God's healing hand be on you, Kate.
Love and Hugs
Susan

[Ceesun]

My prayers are for Kate. Ceesun

[Vi Schorpp]

and a prayer for strength!

[lilyecuadorian]

thinking of you my dear Kate the great .....

[AlaskaAngel]

Thank you Kavy for being there at such a hard time, and for letting us know how she is doing. Please try to tell her and her family how much she means to all of us.

AlaskaAngel

[Donna]

on the prayer vigil for our Kate. I was elated when she came out of the hospital and posted, and now this! Hang in there Kate - fight! With all of the prayers coming your way, use this energy to fight!

Love to you, Donna

[Faith in Him]

I am so saddened by this. I will be holding Kate in my daily prayers.

[Kavy]

Thank you all for your prayers and kind words for our dear friend Kate.
Unfortunately, it seems that the Lord has other plans for her, and He is calling her home. I talked to her daughter yesterday, and she said that Kate was transfered to Hospice, and that all treatments were suspended, including the breathing machine because it was not helping her. Now they are just keeping her comfortable and free of pain.
Please, keep the prayers coming. I am still praying for a miracle for her.
God bless you.
I will keep you updated.
KarlaV.

[Mary Jo]

Hi Karla,

Thank you so much for all you have done. Your friendship to Kate and to us here at her2 support is a blessing. You are a special lady and may God Bless you.

I was so very sad to read your most recent post. I, like you, believe "with God all things are possible" and know that a miracle is still possible. I also know that His healing will be given to Kate. Whether it be here in this world or when He calls Kate Home to Himself, she most certainly will be healed.

I will pray for her healing to come upon her quickly. I will pray for God's peace to hold her and her family through this time of earthly sadness.

God Bless you Karla. May God's strength and Peace hold you and fill you with His peace.

Love,

Mary Jo

[Marlys]

A dear friend of mine tells of his 7 year old granddaughter being diagnosed with terminal cancer. He asked why it should be her and not he who was willing to die for her. His son told him that the child had learned her lessons and was ready to meet God but that he still had more to learn. It is so hard for those of us left behind to understand this. But Kate has learned her lessons and I am absolutely sure she is ready to meet God. I just wish He would leave her here longer for those of us who have learned to love her.
Thanks, Karla, for keeping us posted. I, too, hate this disease but if I had not gotten it I would not have met the wonderful people I have met here.
Love and hugs
Marlys

[dhealey]

Thank you Karla for you last post. Even though I don't personally know Kate, I feel like I did through her posts on this site. She is a very strong woman. My heart right now is breaking for her. May she find peace in the coming days.

[hermiracles]

Oh no... this is so sad. Dear sweet Kate may you find comfort and be surrounded by love.
Blessings to you Sister. Thanks Karla.
Hermiracles.

[caya]

Dear Karla,

Thank you for keeping us updating on dear Kate the Great's condition. I am so saddened to hear of her decline, but I am still praying for that miracle. Kate is a wonderful person, I suppose the Lord needs her more than we on earth do. Still praying for that miracle that will keep her with US a bit longer.

all the best
caya

[Yorkiegirl]

Karla, thanks for your latest update on Kate.

I am in tears reading the new update.

Please if you can let Kate and her family know that they are all in my prayers during this difficult time. I know God is wraping his arms around all of them and giving them comfort.

[sassy]

Karla,

If you can, please let Kate and her family know that they are in my prayers. Kate was my strength during a difficult time, and I pray for God's comfort, strength and security to envelope them all.

[Believe51]

I want to thank you for being the friend you are to Kate and to us and I want you to know that you have also remained in my prayers. I am still blown away from this news about Kate, I have been talking to her weekly or so for a very long time and have heard her labored breathing AND the spirit of fight in her voice. However, I never expected this to happen, atleast right now. I do believe in miracles and I am praying for her to receive one! Kate has always reached out to us all and now it is our turn to reach out yet again for her. We all stand tall as we come together to pray and fight for another Sister in need. Our power as a group cannot go unnoticed, God hears all these pleads.

Dear God please wrap your hands around this Angel and keep her comfortable and as pain-free as possible. I know I have begged you for help so much in the last year and a half. I am asking again for you to guide her easily to wherever you feel she needs to be. And please God, help her not to be scared and afraid. Do not let her lose her spirit no matter where her journey leads her. We who know her are all blessed to have had the chance to love her and we all beg for a miracle if you can wait.

My heart is heavy as I know all of yours are. I pray for us all to remian strong and positive for Kate and for ourselves. I am so happy that THIS is the place where we all understand one another because I know of few other places.

GOD BLESS US ALL>>Believe51

[tricia keegan]

Karla thank you again for keeping us posted. All my thoughts and prayers will be with kate and her family right now. I pray comfort and peace will be with our dear kate. What a sad week on the board.

[Sheila]

Kate remains in my prayers that she feels the love that surrounds her at this time. I am so sad with this news.

[Soccermom]

Dear Kate ...I envision you being held in angels arms.wishing you peace and no pain.
Marcia

Thank you dear Karla for keeping us posted.

[PinkGirl]

This is all so sad. Thank you Kavy for finding the time and energy to post this new information about our Kate.
I am sending her all of the good vibes that I can muster
up - hoping for peace and comfort for Kate and her family.

[Patb]

My prayers are with Kate and her family. So sad. Looking for
miracles for all our dear ones.
patb

[Andrea Barnett Budin]

Cold shivers covered me as I read your words Karla. Bless you for bringing them to us all just the same. Maryls seemed to post precisely what is in my heart. Her words are the same as mine.

I cannot stop myself from still praying for a miracle. It is my nature. Kate's extraordinary courage and strength, and her ever positive Spirit, seem to embrace something divine. She emanated an energy that reflects a supreme Knowing. The beauty of her grace staggers me ever time.

If it is time for our sweet Sister Kate to return home, to what I call the Spiritual Realm, it comforts me to Know that she will be at peace, free of all pain and suffering. I Know her struggle will be ended and that her Soul will still be! I do not believe death is the end of our story. All the Lessons Kate gathered in this lifetime will go with her. And all the loving kindness that she has left behind will remain, in our hearts and minds. That wondrous energy will grow exponentially as it goes out from each of us, remembering her unique qualities worthy of seeking to emulate as we go on.

I Know there are those Kate loves dearly who are already in Heaven, waiting with open arms to greet her and revel in her. Surely her son is there, having gone on ahead of her, too soon for sure, yet having learned Life's Lessons well.

However, if it is possible, I would ask that she remain with us, with her beloved family, her darling daughter and adored grandson. So I will continue to pray. And to surely send my love to my friend Kate and to all those who hold her in the highest esteem as well.

With Hugs,
Andi

[Ruth]

I pray that she is kept as comfortable as possible. Dear Kate we all love you so.

Ruth

[tdonnelly]

Dear Kate,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your recent struggles with bc. I do not post often but visit this sight regularly for my daily affirmations and see how everyone is doing. Thank you for helping me over countless hurdles this past year. Although we have never met; to me you were the Big Sister on this website. Your gift to share your experiences and wisdom will always be cherished by me. I wish you peace and love to you and your family.
Tamara
Invasive Ductal Carcinoma 10/2006 HER2+

[Jeanette]

Katie darling, we have never met, but I have followed your posts and you have amazed me with your strength and willpower. My hope for you Kate is a miracle, but if that does not happen, I wish you peace and know there are Angels waiting for you. You are one wonderful Warrior Woman. Hugs and Blessings, Jeanette

[Unregistered]

Praying for a miracle. Love ya all Bev

[lisajones4]

I am praying for Kate and her family and wishing them all peace. I am so so sorry ... she was such an inspiration to me.

Lisa

[Bill]

Thanks Karla, for all you have done. If you can, please let Katie know how much she means to me. And she is in my prayers, and I'm still praying for her to beat this thing. Love, Bill