Thursday, February 18, 2010

Update

Greetings All,

Well it's been a week since my last post, I figured I should put out a little update.

So the wig came Friday, yay! I like the way it looks and when it's on you can't even tell it's a wig, success! It was so nice to have my hair back, I missed it.

I went to the doctor today and my blood counts are coming up, which is fantastic:). Even my platelets finally are coming around. I already had two transfusions over the weekend for them and it was great to hear I didn't need any today! The doctor also decided that we're going to postpone my next chemo a week to give my counts more time to recover and give me more time to gain strength and weight. So I'm going back in March 1st for my last chemo.

Things to Pray For:
  • Gain weight and strength-This is a really big one right now, I've lost over 10 lbs. and I'm pretty weak. I need to get stronger to go through more chemo.
  • Counts continue to going up.
  • A good next round of chemo.
All in all I'm doing pretty well. Eating is getting better and I'm working on eating more. It's great to home and with my family and not in the hospital. I haven't had one fever which I so thank God for. A fever would have landed me right back in TG, ugh. The Olympics have been keeping me entertained and I'm looking forward to catching Project Runway tonight.

Thank you again for your continued prayers and support, I'll keep you updated on what's going on!

Love,
Karina

7 comments:

  1. You are a STAR!!! I'm not sure if you remember meeting me, I went to a bible study at your parents house this past fall with my husband Caleb. We have been faithfully praying for you, and will continue to pray. I love your up-beat attitude. Your blog is fantastic! I am SO glad your wig came and looks good! I'm so happy to hear that it has gotten easier to eat! Keep gaining weight and strength! I watched project runway last night too... but it might have been a re-run?! Was it the one with the little girls? they were SOOOO cute! Keep your chin up my dear! You are doing such a great job!

    LOVE
    Hilary Anderson

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  2. Karina! You are just amazing!! I am just so impressed with your faith--trusting Jesus whole heartedly! You are just inspiring!! Truly emboding beauty inside and out!! You are in my prayers! Hope you enjoy eating!! Way to go! =)

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  3. Well, I'm joining the host of people sending our love, encouragement and prayers to you on this blog site. Love it. Your dad and I were on Young Life staff together back in the stone age and have remained friends through the years - tho for the last 10 years we've been in Alaska. I'm blessed by reading your genuine, honest and insightful words Karina. Your prayer network has reached the far north! Blessings

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  4. Karina,
    I was glad to meet your family last week. Your girls on 2E continue to think and pray for you. You are missed here and we'll be waiting for you to return! Blessings on a speedy recovery.
    Lynnea Common
    RLC Emerson Hall

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  5. Hello there!!
    I am so excited for life stories on Wednesday! Lianna sent out an email to the floor letting us know you were joining was via skype!! SO fun!! You continue to encourage me with how much strength and positivity you approach life with! Thank you for the specific prayer requests...keep 'em coming!
    Much love fellow birdie!
    Anika

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  6. Karina!!! So happy you have more time to build your strength up. I hope you find some food that you crave!!!! Praying for you and your family!
    Love You~ Aunt Ellyn

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  7. I hate it when my hair all falls out. Its only happend to me like 10 or 12 times. But you know I feel ya, its a pain in the butt. but on the positive side you can try out new hair styles/colors/stuff that you never could before. I think my favorite one I ever wore was probably the neon blue, and orange one with the spikes.
    I even thought about some Darth Mall action but decided it was too much trouble.

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