Whew!
I have deceided I sure like good news better than not so good news! As you read in the previous blog the chemo worked! Not only did it have a significant effect on the cancer, but the cancer was almost gone. Yes, you read correctly, it was almost all gone.There was only one node left that seemed to be active. We got home at 2:00 in the morning on Friday and at 10:00 that morning, I took my next to last chemo--for awhile anyway. I have to do one more next Friday and then I'm off for awhile.
The plan right now is to have surgery on July 7 and remove the nodes and I guess whatever else they need to remove. After I have healed from the surgery, radiation will be the next step. I don't reallly know how long or any details about the radiation, but will just do whatever they tell me to do. After the radiation I think there will probably be more chemo in the cards, but Praise God there is light at the end of the tunnel. God is so good and he has answered our prayers in so many ways. I feel so happy. I feel like the guy on American Idol when he turned around and saw Clay Aiken standing there!
I just want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for all the prayers, love and concern. "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."-- James 5:16. The word perservence has a whole new meaning to me as well. You know it would not be the blog if I did not tell you a God thing, so here it goes:
Mark and I had met with the surgeon on Wednesday afternoon. She had told us that she would like to do surgery since my body was responding so well, but that she would have to get what she called "a round table conference" together. Well, I didn't realize I would be part of the round table conference. On Thursday. as we were going to my scheduled 1:30 Doctors appointment, airline tickets in hand and a car waiting to take us to the airport, we passed the surgeon. Now you have to realize how big this place is. 40,000 people across 4 buildings. As we passed her I said hello and kept walking. She walked on by and turned around and said "I'll see you at 4 o'clock." That's the first we'd heard of this meeting. Mark rushed back to the hotel and got us re-booked on a later flight and we made it just in time for my 1:30 appointment. Had we not just accidently bumped into the surgeon, we'd have missed the next critical step in determining a plan to get rid of this cancer. I could go on and on, but reallly what is left to say is What an Amazing God we serve. We have to keep believing!
posted by Joni McNabb @ 7:40:00 AM
25 Comments:
Kim, As the saying goes , God is an awesome God. I am so thrilled for you and your family. Sit back , relax and have a wonderful Memorial Day with your family. Paula Panneck
So much to say, but the only thing that matters is PRAISE GOD. HE is amazing, and He is amazing through you. The Spencer's
I'm so happy that things are looking up for you guys. You truly deserve a miracle! I will continue to keep you in my prayers. God Bless to you and your family. Kari Mullins
Kim, I continue to pray for you and your family. I love to see God at work and especially thru you! You are touching a lot of lives by sharing your experience. When you speak of perseverance it brings to mind one of my favorite scriptures...Romans 5:3-5. ...exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance and perseverance, proven character and proven character, hope!....
I will continue to pray!
Kim Moseley
I was just curious if your surgeon is Kelly Hunt. She was my surgeon 8 years ago in Houston. She was so kind. Jack and I both had every confidence in her ability. Of course in Houston the "round table" discussions are an everyday occurance. I remember the first day there when I had my oncologist (Dr. Murray) 2 student fellows, a radiation oncologist, his 2 student fellows and my clinical trial nurse all in the room at the same time and there I sat...chest exposed to them all! My husband silently standing in the corner worried sick....one minute it seems like yesterday then at other times it seems like another lifetime. The changes since then have all been positive. My experience with Breast Cancer was difficult but here I am, almost 9 years later! I have a greater love for my husband and children than before. I treasure every milestone and appreciate every minute with them. I appreciate true friendship and know how precious and rare it is. My faith is stronger than ever before...........cancer has given me much more than it ever took away.
I'm so thankful that the chemo worked and that your treatment plan is clear.
much hope,
Suzanne
I am so thankful for such an awesome blessing, and I know it feels wonderful to see God working in your life, fulfilling promises. I praise the Lord for this great news for you and your family. Please keep in touch--I am going to miss communicating with you consistently. Couldn't I just keep Jackson one more year?? He is so precious! I'm going to start now praying that I will get Lehman and Mary Claire! I love you guys! April T.
Kim!
I'm so excited for you!! I've had you on my mind so much. What a blessing your journey has been to me. You are so special! Love you! Teresa
Praise God!! You can probably hear our praises all the way across the ocean!! Our God is so GOOD! He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it!! We love you! Always praying... Karen
Kim,
Praise God! We're jumping for joy over here!
Continue to keep us informed-- we're praying and pulling for you every step of the way!
Charlotte Garner and family
Fort Smith
We don't want to forget to speak the Name that is above all names in giving God the glory: The Lord Jesus Christ.He Who healed the leapers,made the blind to see,the lame walk,the deaf to hear can do all things,just as we can do all things,"Through Christ which strengthens us."
GOD IS GOOD, ALL THE TIME YOU HAVE BEEN IN MY PRAYERS AND YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE IN THEM . MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BRING YOU THROUGH THIS GREAT TESTIMONY IN JESUS NAME I PRAY AMEN.
Just one more answer to prove God is an awsome God. I am so very thankful the medicine is working and you are healed. We are continuing our vigil of prayers for you,
God bless and keep
Love, Shirley
Hi Kim,
Another blast from the past. I have not had a chance to keep up on a regular basis on your news but I think about you a lot. Tonight my kids and husband are in bed and I had a few minutes to catch up on what is going on with you. Tonight I read about the not so good news then the wonderful news. I am so excited for you. I have to tell you it is just truly amazing to read and feel your faith from all the blogs. Tonight I read how you liked hearing about your childhood. It is "strange" to read your blogs and remember the girl that lived behind me that seemed to do a lot of "crazy" things. I don't know about you but I don't feel like we have grown up, then I read and see what an amazing woman you have turned into. I can only hope I have turned out half as inspirational, strong, elegant, etc as you have. I wish I could know the wonderful young woman you have turned out to be. You were loved in high school and I can tell from all the comments that you are loved today. Stay strong and keep that faith. Know that I am thinking about you and praying for you.
Love,
Sandi
Kim
You are a "Living Prayer."
Susan Miles will lead a study called "A workbook of Living Prayer" by Maxie Dunham starting in July!!
Pray for Chris Reeves(16 yr. old from Jonesboro). He is in St. Jude's intensive care!
Kim,
We are so happy to hear this news! We pray for continued health and thank God for answering prayer.
Stacey
Hey Kim! My heart is so full that it's running out my eyes and dripping off my chin!! You'd KNOW it, huh! Just look how the Lord has used you and your family -again! - and how many, many people have come closer to Him because you have been willing to share your life with us. Thank you for that, but most of all THANK GOD through His Son, JESUS, THE CHRIST. He TOLD us He is the Healer; we just bee-lieve it and accept it. (Phil 4:13) Our prayers of praise and thanksgiving and continued healing persist. I love you. Blanche
Hey Kim,
I just had to write and tell you what a blessing you and your family are to me. God put you into our lives at just the right time. As you always tell me, "God's plan is perfect."
I've also gone through the hardest trial of my life. But at the same time It's brought me so much closer to God and to my knees. And just like you I've seen the hand of God and I've seen victories!!! Thank you for your FAITH! Who would have known two summers ago the things God would take each of our families through. Just two summers ago I spent every day at your pool. We had eight kids playing with just the two of us. We were carefree. We went on vacation to Destin, FL. We made it through a summer with all the kids. Little did we know that the storm was about to hit. The storms were different--but they were storms. It made us look to HIM. Sometimes he calmed the storm and sometimes he calmed the child.
What a mighty God we serve, Kim. He has taken us to new levels. He has deepend our faith. God has proven to be so real in our lives and in our hearts. I love Him and I love you. You have my sweet boys at your home visiting Oliver and Jackson. Another carefree summer for the kids. And so much joy in our hearts at what we've seen God do.
I believe in total and complete HEALING for both of us!!!!!!!!! OUR GOD IS BIG!!!!!!!!
I love you! Beverly
Kim and Mark and family. We are prayerfully pulling for you. We think about you guys everyday. Dr. Cross and staff.
Hey, Kim. I was thinking of you especially today. While over at the church for VBS, I was studying a picture of "Mrs. Bateman's Kids," and there you were, right next to Karen, with your lovely smile radiating from the photo. That was a special time, wasn't it...have you heard that today is special,too, and is called "the present" because it is a gift from God? God surprises us with his gifts all the time, doesn't He!? Love you. Blanche
Kim,
Thought about you earlier this week when I was at Camp Tanako, and remembered leaving Oliver and Seth there last year. We continue to pray and hold good thoughts for the upcoming surgery and treatment. May God grant full recovery.
Kim-
I sit at the computer with tears in my eyes ... and we barely know one another. Thank you (do I always type this?) for sharing what God continues to do for and through you.
Brandon
We're remembering you this week as you go to Houston. Our prayers are with you as we expect a complete healing. God be with you {and I know He is}
Love, Shirley
Hi Kim,
It was so great to meet you (finally) this weekend! Your family is precious. I wish we'd had more time to visit - I told Karen that I didn't realize you all were leaving to go home yesterday at the pool or I would've come over for a hug. It was awesome to worship with you yesterday at church & to hear the sermon on who our God is....knowing how faithful He has been in our prayers for you & seeing you sit there with your family. I was overwhelmed. I'll be praying for you this week and as you come home for recovery. Lots of Love, Alicia Brooks
Hey Kim,
I hope you guys are doing great. I've been so excited to hear your good news- God is so good!!! :) I will continue to pray for you.
I hope to see you sometime this summer. I am in Jonesboro- it's been a crazy summer as my mom just had her baby 3 weeks ago and I'm getting married in 6 weeks! lol.
Love you guys so much...
Courtney C.
I have been thinking about you and your family throughout the day today. I will continue to be praying throughout the week; God loves you, and so do I.
Lots of love, Blanche
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