I am sure by now most of you have heard that I have been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma. We are very optimistic and from the research we have the the prognosis looks good. It all started back in June when we found some swollen lymph nodes. We went to a few doctors and ended up at an Ear Nose and Throat Specialist. We tried several antibiotics and nothing worked. After A.J. was born we went back in and decided to do a biopsy that happened on Oct. 4th. Everything went well with the surgery. Yesterday I went in to get the results and found out. We were all pretty shocked because the lymph nodes would change in size, rather than stay the same or grow larger. We are now being referred to a specialist at LDS hospital. As of Friday I will begin with some tests to determine what stage I am in, and if my body is okay to handle Chemotherapy.
We will definitely need some help in the upcoming months, but right now we are doing pretty good. Thank you so much for all of your love and support. We love you all so much. This is not an easy thing to digest, but we know that everything is going to be okay.
On a brighter note, we blessed A.J. and his cousin Marissa this past Sunday, and it was amazing. Thank you to everyone that came, and who wished they could have made it. It was great to see so many friends and family.
JonAaron is still doing great in school. He has been busy with midterms and homework. In a few weeks he will be going to San Francisco to meet with some companies. His birthday is also coming up on Oct 30th.
Keep us in your prayers and we will let you know any updates.
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ReplyDeleteKate I love you i really do and i feel so so bad that you have to go through this trial. I am here if you need anything really? i will drive down and babysit if you need or even if you just need a visitor. Shayne and I pray for your family every night. You can get through this! I cried yesterday when i found out because i couldn't believe someone so close to me could go through something like this. Heavenly Father will watch over you and you will be protected, keep up the strong faith that you have. We believe in you. I love ya Kate!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry Kate. We were very sad to hear that news. We are praying for you, and if there is anything we can do, let us know. We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteHey Kate I hope you are ok! If you need anything please let me know.
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and you are in our prayers! You are also in my thoughts a lot of the day. You are such a strong example of faith and hope and I know you will be blessed for it and that our Father in Heaven will give you strength and blessings throughout all of this!
ReplyDeleteKate, I was so shocked to hear the news, and I didn't know how to respond. Jess told me last night, and I have been thinking about it ever since. Please let me know if there is anything I can do, and know that you are in my prayers. I know that we go through trials for a reason, and I hope you pray to find the reason why you have to go through this one. Know that our Heavenly Father gives trials to those He loves so they can learn what He needs them to learn, and so they can touch the lives of others. I love you Kate! And on the upside of things, your baby boy is ADORABLE!!! Good luck with everything my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. Well I never heard the news through the grapevine, so thank goodness for blogs. Kate I am so sorry to hear about this! I hope and pray that you can receive the best treatments possible. I know you will be blessed and watched out for through all of this. Please let me know if you need anything, I am just a phone call or text away. You will be in our prayers for sure! Love you!
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