Hi All,
I thought I'd write a little something as I am so GRATEFUL to be home. I have been home 5 days, and although I'm very weak, I was able to do a little more today and feel that I will turn a corner.
I had a good check up on Tuesday and go in tomorrow again. Keep fingers crossed that they can take out this central line that is in my chest.
I want to thank all of you for your notes, emails, prayers, fasting and positive thoughts, etc. as you have thought about me. I have felt the power of all of those things and it has pulled me through. I wish I could respond to every note, email, etc. but literally do not have the strength to do it.( Forgive me for not doing thank-you notes) I hope you know how much it means to me to have your support. In the hospital the notes of encouragement kept me from going to the 'dark' side. Thank-you. And I have loved all that I have received this week. I'm keeping everything and have reread everything numerous times. I am deeply humbled by the number of friends and family who care about me. I have a lot to live for!
I also need to give credit to Doug and Katie and my sisters for doing so many things for me physically and emotionally and spiritually. What would I do without them? Since my two boys live out of state and would do the same, they are well represented. I was lucky that my oldest came out last weekend and was here for my homecoming. We talked, and cried together. It was great to have him here. And my youngest is coming this weekend. I cannot tell you what it has meant to me for them to come out.
Doug is so protective of everything i do. It is wonderful to have him as a companion. I think you would all be impressed with how he's been able take over all the 'tasks' that I used to do and do them better than I ever did!
Katie is a gem. I even love to read what she writes because she expresses how I feel so well. She has sacrificed so much to be with me and grateful to Chris as well, for allowing her service to me.
I am so grateful to be at this point in my treatment. I love being in my home. It is a refuge and I love everything that surrounds us.
I'm not thinking too far ahead, but just want to get stronger before the next go around.
Thank-you for all the love you are sending our way. Doug and I are overwhelmed with the outpouring and concern.
Love,
Kathy
You're awesome Kathy! I don't know what else to say other than I know you're going to be ok and heavenly father is watching over you.
ReplyDeleteYay! You are doing so awesome, Mom! This takes so much courage and bravery to go through and to endure, and you are doing it with such stamina and optimism! You need to pat yourself on the back. xoxox
ReplyDeleteI always knew you were a special spirit -- you as a young mother in Birmingham when I first met you, figuring out how to be a super mom to Andrew. And you were and are. The love that speaks through Katie's blogs, through your blogs, through your friends' comments attest to a uniquely special and loving spirit. How beautiful that all the love, prayers, fasting and thoughts heading your way are bringing it all full circle.
ReplyDeleteLove you dear Kathy ---- Martha
I spent the weekend at the house with Mom, and I've gotta say, she's looking good! She was strong on Saturday and stronger on Sunday. We had fun hanging around the house and even made a quick trip up to Brighton Sunday afternoon before I had to make it back for my flight. Best of all, we had time to sit at home and just talk.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing well, Mom, and thanks for your example of facing difficulty with calm and abiding trust. You're getting stronger each day.