kleigh's Cancer Blog
March 19, 2007
| I GUESS IT CAN'T GET ANY WORSE!!!!! | Views: 468 |
Okay guys…
Here is my first attempt to write to you all from my hospital room. I was told this past Wed. at my Dr. Office, not to pass go, or to collect $200, but to get my dehydrated frail body over to the hospital, where I still remain.
Okay…here’s the poop…...
It seems as though I have a blockage in my small intistine that isn’t repairable, and have now been put on terminal status. I’m okay with this guys…honest. I have a NG tube down my nose, but that will be gone later on this morning, and will be replaced with a G tube. I’m learning how and what to eat all over again for now…
I have to read to you guys a short note that my hubby wrote to some of our Sunday School class members today. I’m on a laptop, and trying to do my best with it…
Here goes:
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“To my friends in Christ, my real friends:
Karen has suffered a horrific setback in her fight against cancer.
On Thursday her Doctors performed surygery to relieve an obstruction in her samll intestine, and found that the cancer has returned in a very aggresive way that may be untreatable.
Although we have by no menas given up hope, we must now accept that she probably has only a few months to ive. Or immediate plans are for recovery from the surgery that will allow us to return home with home hospice care and make her as comfortable as possible during the time she has left.
I ask that you share the following prayers with me;
First that God be praised for the hears and souls of other cancer victims and their caregivers that have been touched by Karen during her battle with cancer. Her abiity to face the pain and uncertainty of repeated treatments with such dignity and grace was a beacon that helped dozens of people witness Gods love during some of their most difficult days.
Next that I thank God for the peace that Karen knows in her heart by her unwavering faith in our Salvation through Christ our Lord, and while I am saddenedm I also rejoice in knowing that shw will soon receive the promise of everlasting life through our Savior.
Finally I thank the Lord for the years that he has given us together.
We love you and miss you al
Your Brother in Christ
Jim Spriggs”
I’d like to know just how I got such a very special man in my life…who loves me that much…All I DO know, is that I’m soooooooo very lucky!
I GUESS IT CAN'T GET ANY WORSE!!!!!, 
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03.10.07 - 
Thanks for your support -
oh my! I am bawling over here. That is such bad news, but the letter from your husband is the most wonderful thing. Oh Karen I know you feel grateful for such an amazing husband and family. You are very lucky in that area.
I hate this disease. I’m so so sorry to hear this news. Please know, that I will spend the rest of my life working to raise money for research and awareness for women’s cancers. Also, I want to say… don’t give up.
Take care and keep us posted.
you are in my heart and I will pray for you and yours.
Love Sherri
Your attempt from the hospital was eloquent and you are such an incredibly strong woman. God bless you and your family, things have a way of changing and with your faith and that of your family and prayer chains miracles happen. I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. PS. I’m glad to see you smiling at your daughters wedding.
My heart is breaking…you are in my thoughts and prayers.
***Miracles happen every day***
Karen – I REJOICE that you know our Lord! I won’t get to meet you on earth, but will look forward to meeting in Heaven where we will have time to sit and visit. I read a book, Heaven, by Randy Alcorn, last summer. It truly makes me look forward to Heaven. Some things he said: We revert to the prime of our lives when we reach Heaven. We will eat, (You and I can have cherry pie with ice cream on top.), no meat, but that’s okay. We choose where we live, (I’ll be living on a ranch with horses.) And we’ll be doing what we most like to do. It won’t be boring because people will all be good story tellers.
I’m racing to finish rewrites on a book I’m writing, Sinner From Heaven. It’s a mystery with a lot of information about Heaven. I’ll let you know when it goes on the internet if you want to read it. Take care. The best is yet to come!
Hugs!
Karen
Karen – I can’t stop thinking about you and hope you are doing well. I am sending healthy vibes your way.
Karen I am sooo sorry this is happening to you again. I was hopping to meet you someday.
Please know that i have not been ignoring you My password for this site was messsed up,and then our internet.
Your daughter is sooo beautiful, I can only hope that you are not in any pain! Did you get the pics of the house? Please have someone post how you are doing. Love and prayers Kara
Just sending some love and a big hug your way!