Hello everybody,
I’m finally in the clinic having my 4th chemo and my last for now. I had to put off this chemo for a week because my blood counts were too low. I was put on a strict red meat diet, breakfast, lunch and dinner for a whole week. I ended up eating a lot of lomo saltado. But it worked. I got the levels up and here I am. I actually go home tomorrow after 3 days here…yes!!!!
I’m really hoping I will be healthy for our Corazon Conference. I don’t want to miss out on any of it. I have so much that I need to do still. I did a lot of what I could do before I came to the clinic, so I’m good with almost everything. What timing aye. I usually feel fine during the chemo process, but its the week after that that I get so sick. This time I am taking Pepto bismo right off the bat. The doctor even said he would do everything he could to make this better. I also asked him what was next. He said I will be getting a mastectomy and probably chemo after that and if they find more live cancer I will need radiation. Sounds fun. I’m not sure when all this will take place. I have all these plans, like I really wanted to go the Colour conference in Sydney with Jenna this March…we’ll see. And for sure, I want to enjoy the rest of this summer…make sandcastles with my little guys, eat ice cream and barbecues. Take some walks along the beach…and have a bondfire towards the evening. Sounds wonderful. Summer gets swallowed up anyway because of our conference, so I am determined to make the best of it this year. Those are MY plans, but hey, who knows, right…only God and thats good enough for me.
Well, dear friends, just a quick one to let you know what’s going on. I’ll write more later. I love you all and soooo appreciate your comments. I can’t tell you how encouraged I am by you all. You are amazing and I love how God shines through you on me and brightens up my days. Thank you for thinking about me…wow, I am so blessed.
Big hugs…karyn
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hello beautiful. I got your twitter so I know you are home..I wish I knew how to respond to you so you wold get these immediately but not sure how to do that. I got a little teary I was hopng that you wouldn’t have to have the mastectomy..but whatever is the best and safest is the way it needs to go. can you get new boobies at the same time? oh I hate that I can’t be there for you..I know that you are surrounded by
everyone who truly loves you. Enjoy those stolen moments my friend…
I caught Myself being busy when reese was here the other day and had to just totally stop and focus on this precious short time with her. EAT MEAT is your new slogan…so bar b q away!!!! ummm nothin better than bar b q hot dogs and hamburgers eh?
I love you .. I hold you in my heart.. All my love dear friend.
Judi
Hello my beautiful friend. Firstly, I love your new blog layout. (Taylor is amazing hey!) Well Karyn you are a trooper and you are fighting a good fight of faith. I admire your strength and courage. I also appreciate that you are sharing your humanity throughout your journey. But underneath the pain and weakness I see amazing strength, your spirit shines sooo bright! You truly are an inspiration to the world.
I wish I could be there with you, just to hold your hand! I trust that you will get to enjoy your conference and that it will be your best one yet. May the rest of your Summer be full of daily delights. I love you dear friend, you are constantly in my thoughts and prayers. All my love Cathy x x x
Hello dear friend, I just wanted you to know that so many people in Georgia are surrounding you in prayer. We pray that the Holy Spirit will pour out on you His incredible best. Our lives have been blessed in your sharing of your faith, and we ask God for creative miracles in your life. We love and miss you more than words can say, but we know God holds you in His heart. You and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers. Linda
Hey my sweet Peruvian friend. I am glad you get to take a break. I am very sorry for the surgery diagnosis. I remember the day they removed my lung. I also remember Jesus is Lord and can do anything. Things can change for your good very quickly. You are a winner! You are more than an overcomer! You are kept in perfect peace because your mind is stayed on him. EAT THE COW! EAT THE COW! Love ya. Give Robert a big hello for me. Blessings
chris
te quiero mucho …estamos contigo en oracion y victoria en el Señor…son tiempos unicos,desafios unicos, eres muy valiente por compartir todo con nosotros…valiente y sabia ..por que podemos orar por ti mejor, sabes ahora mismo la esposa de Rice Broocks esta pasando un mal tiempo con lo de su salud..tambien sabemos que Dios esta con ella, un super beso.
My dear friend,
i just read your blog. i know these treatments are draining on you. You are so strong and I am believing God with you. I know that he has you under the shelter of the Rock and he will continue to give you peace. We love you so much. You are a very special lady to us all. You know that as you go through this, there is an army interceding for you.
love you
Kathy
hello Karyn:
We serve the a wonderful God, he is in charge of everything. I thank HIm for his love for you and the Ministry and for the great things and testimony he has in your life. Greetings from Shawn, kids and my Daddy Rolando…. Lomo Saltado is my very favorite!!!!!
Blessings
Aida Scuffle la Cruz
“My Friend Karyn”
You are the best example of what Faith really looks like! You are such a role model for all of us and especially for your church. I know they are all rallying around you and wish I could be there to do the same!
What I see so strong in you is your HOPE. Just keep standing strong because God is Faithful to all his promises.
I love you,
Kathy
Karyn - I love reading your blog and knowing how you are.
You are in my prayers. Life can be hard but aren’t we glad we are in His hands? Much love to you today!
Donna
Hi Karyn,
I miss hearing-reading from you. Love you!!!
Vanessa