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Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:42:02 +0100 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=122 getting some threating phone calls and looks…..so i better give you an update…..karen had a great week-end….it was cold saturday morning and we slept in…..after church foster and i went to slaughter more chickens……last time and im glad…..karen, tay, & kyle came over later and tay was amazed…. only thing that karen is having trouble with [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1964966 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:33:25 +0100 1964966 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=121 karen has had a great week - with very little nausea ….fatigue is an issue but she can deal with that…..she has been able to go, go, go.. this week…..she is planning a family christmas with angie ….something about riding train to dallas to meet jason and amber and seeing kevin her brother….then returning next [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1962529 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:38:39 +0100 1962529 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=120 karen did great today and we made it back at 4pm……..we had to do ct scan then we went to olive garden for lunch and went back for dr. appt. and avastin infusion …..next time it will just be a morning……karen seems to be retaining fluid and added a few pounds….i asked the dr. about [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1953273 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:49:14 +0100 1953273 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=118 sorry haven’t wrote anything lately….karen is doing fine still having little periods of nausea and blood pressure issues…..tuesday we go for cat scan….chemo and dr. check….all in same day this will be fun….this chemo is only a 30minute infusion….and the cat scan will only take 1 1/2 hours….so we could get it all in same [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1944352 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:22:46 +0100 1944352 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=117 it’s a beautiful morning and karen has had great days…..she has a little transient nausea but finds relief with zofran or compazine….she even went to stillwater yesterday just for fun…..had a crazy day at the store  since the first of the month is on us…..karen cooked soft shell tacos last night and angie and the [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931415 Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:39:54 +0100 1931415 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=116 over the past month i have start collecting chickens, just for eggs, but saturday was a day to remember…..i had purchased 25 broiler chickens 7 weeks ago (chicks)…it was time to slaugther them…karen had done this growing up but i never had paid attention if it ever happened……long story short….134 chicken were to be cleaned [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1926899 Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:57:44 +0100 1926899 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=115 karen has had one fine day….she has remained up and has been very busy about the house doing the things she loves to do….she painted her finger nails and has been reading and sorting the mail and looking at all the catalogs that have been over flowing in the mail box…..she made play dough for [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1922137 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:57:30 +0100 1922137 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=113 karen has awoke and is feeling better this morning…..she even told foster she was picking him up after school…..GOD IS GOOD….thanks doug………… (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1918647 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:59:59 +0100 1918647 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=112 karen is still fighting nausea and has remained in bed today and this evening….i came home for lunch and she was able to shower and then went back to bed then she got up when i came home from work and ate a little bit of tomatoe soup….just hasn’t been able to break thru the [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1915815 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:11:10 +0100 1915815 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=111 things have settled down a little and karen is sleeping….she has slept all day….her brother gary came back over after i called….seems as though karen told him she wouldn’t need him today last friday….he came right over and apoligized for not checking with me….she has a way about her and sometimes is hard headed, but [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1912486 Tue, 28 Oct 2008 01:00:15 +0100 1912486 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=110 karen became very ill late last night and thru the night……her nausea level was  the worst i have seen….she just couldn’t get comfortable…….i even caught her outside trying to walk to feel better…..she finally drifted off to sleep and awoke saying she felt better……..i really thought the worst was just about over…she  wouldn’t admit it but [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1909390 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:29:45 +0100 1909390 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=109 karen has been sleeping peacefully all day and has not be out of bed….no complaints just fatigued and ready to be over this blaah time…..she has been very positive and not once has she said anything  that would indicate otherwise….this is such a helpless time for her and she knows she has to go thru [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908090 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:15:28 +0100 1908090 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=108 it has hit and karen is in her sleep and rest mode ….her brother gary is tending to her today and as i have said in the past this really makes her feel better….it’s alway nice for her brother to come take care of her because he can’t sit still and always ends up doing [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1906931 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:49:03 +0100 1906931 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=106 this is it and karen has much excitement and anxiety…..she did great yesterday and even went to her pastor search committee meeting last night….. all the nurses are really excited for karen and are probably wondering which ones will be apart of her last day for this hard chemo ….they are all really encouraging and [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1903461 Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:58:33 +0100 1903461 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=105 it feels just like Christmas right now with karen’s final hard stuff tomorrow and thursday…she is so excited to get this part over….we saw Dr.Street today and he is really positive about the way things have gone and really is not anticipating any problems in the future…he checked karen over thoroughly and was just feeling [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1897003 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:42:23 +0100 1897003 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=104 we are all excited about this week and can’t wait to get it over with…..karen is a little nerve racked but has a clear mind enabling her to do what she does best..that is read God’s word and spend time in prayer…this puts her more at peace than anything else…..kids were in this week-end and [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1892588 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:46:56 +0100 1892588 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=103 last night we went to downtown music with sean kelly and his friend…they played accustic guitars and sang some good old songs….rick reiley joined in and he is a pleasure to listen to also….if this happens again don’t miss it….a nice relaxing time….karen wanted pizza afterwards so we had pizza and salads…karen and i were [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1888632 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:58:18 +0100 1888632 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=102 karen had one fine day…filled with fun and fellowship….melody from holdenville came up and spent the entire day with her……then we celebrated my dads 70th birthday….man that sounds old.,… he is still as onriee as ever…..big end of the month coming up with karen last big chemo…..she is soooo ready…..keep prayin for karen    be strong [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1881389 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:29:44 +0100 1881389 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=101 karen is doing exceptionally well and seems to do better when the mothering skills are needed…taylaura had some discomfort with the wisdom teeth today and karen went to stillwater to take care of her and do some shopping….she had a really good day and tay is doing fine this evening too…just finished reading “90 minutes [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1873834 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:19:10 +0100 1873834 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=100 have you ever struggled with doubt and/or worry?  for some reason i got bit in the rear with doubt this weekend….i don’t think it is a lack of faith or not knowing God is in control, just an out and out moment of stupidity winning over and showing a side of immaturity….after talking with karen, in [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1871457 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:49:07 +0100 1871457 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=99 karen isn’t going to the game but she is really feelin and lookin good….tay is up and at em also….cushing plays star spencer tonight….good luck tigers….come to cushing for festival in the park…thursday night entertainment was awesome…..this week-end is going to be busy ….come join the fun….thanks for carin for karen….doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1869244 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:58:19 +0100 1869244 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=98 karen put her mom hat on today and took taylaura to have her wisdom teeth removed…they are on their way home and both doing fine…..mindi stuky drove them…thanks mindi……….karen went walking with me last night but could only do 2 laps….this is a start and her energy level should start getting better…..karen’s blood pressure is [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863746 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:01:43 +0100 1863746 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=96 karen is having a little nausea and a lot of fatigue today….but seems to be coming around this afternoon really well….we went to have blood work drawn and was going to get some items from the store but she needed to lay down and rest so i went shopping …yippee….i love shopping and of course [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863747 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:05:23 +0100 1863747 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=95 karen is feeling ok but just feels blaah….she knows this stuff runs it’s course but she tries a little to hard to help it run it’s course…..she had a couple of great moments and finally relinguished them by going back to sleep….when asked her favorite question “how do you feel” her standard answer is usually [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1854110 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:16:59 +0100 1854110 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=94 karen is doing very well she slept this morning and got up at noon and took a shower…got dressed and requested pizza…kyle caved and we are eating pizza now…..so far she is really doing better than anyother cycle of chemo before….have a great saturday afternoon….thanks doug…….. (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851863 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:36:01 +0100 1851863 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=93 karen is not doing to bad….she has stayed in bed all day and has been well cared for….her brother gary was not feeling well and fill in the gap louann sollars came and sat with karen today…much thanks and we are truly grateful for great friends ….i know if needed there are several of you [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1851864 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:58:05 +0100 1851864 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=92 4pm and we are back …..karen did great with no hitches….now we will wait on the storm and pray it is not to severe…i think just the waiting can cause some anxiety with karen….thanks for prayin doug   (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1848957 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 21:06:11 +0100 1848957 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=91 this first day of chemo was good..karen’s blood pressure is still good…she is a little sluggish and is sleeping more this time….she slept thru chemo and on return home and is still sleeping….no complaints just knows she is feeling this first day a little different….pray nausea doesn’t start till after tomorrows treatment and that she [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1845869 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:59:15 +0100 1845869 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=90 weeere off to do the chemo…the wonderful chemo of GOD’S..   it’s truly amazing to think that God has the abililty to allow us to come up with some amazing drugs for some crazy things….but it is neat to know that God is in control…..oh and in case you didn’t get it the wizard of oz [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1841979 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:03:43 +0100 1841979 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=88 karen’s blood work and blood pressure is good……we are on for chemo tomorrow….thanks for prayin…please be lifting her up tomorrow and thursday……you are all the best…thanks doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1838592 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 19:55:20 +0100 1838592 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=87 does anyone else have a crazy week ahead of them?….karen goes for blood work tuesday and if all goes well chemo on wednesday and thursday….her blood pressure has come down a little 145/95….and is currently on 3 bp meds….foster has a big week with driving permit possibly on wednesday if i can get it all worked [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1838593 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 02:05:11 +0100 1838593 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=86 karens blood pressure has been up and reached 180/110 friday nite then added new blood pressure meds and started coming down saturday am …..be lifting karen up for blood work tuesday and start chemo wed….pray blood pressure stays down and blood work is good so she can get her 5th round of chemo….only this one [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1833991 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:21:17 +0100 1833991 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=85 karen is doing fine and staying busy cleaning…..she did her blood work today and we haven’t got the results yet…she did not go walking with me last night because her feet were hurting, seems to be something new or different with each cycle…..we are hoping it is not neuropathy setting in from taxol side effect..she [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1827170 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:54:27 +0100 1827170 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=84 karen has had a great day and is currently sewing on some drapes for the house somewhere….had a great day at work and things are going good….karen is still taking pain med for lower abdominal pain but says she is about to stop for this round….karen has had to start blood pressure med due to [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1817341 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:59:54 +0100 1817341 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=82 rex was totally excited yesterday….he brought joyce home from surgery….everything still looks good and they are going to monitor her with cat scans and check-ups….rex says she is doing great…. karen has broke out of her cocoon and is able to be up at least 75 percent of day has cooked cinnamon rolls and beef tips…she [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1811671 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:46:42 +0100 1811671 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=81 karen has increased her activities more and more over the last 2 days….even went out to eat last night….says she feels good just looks tired….do you think i will get in trouble for this….has even been doing some laundry to get things done around house…..set new rules regarding doug calling the house and checking on karen….he [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1807212 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:18:55 +0100 1807212 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=79 joyce james another great report …..doctor said nothing unusual and doesn’t anticipate anything.. joyce is recovering well and everything is fine….rex was so excited when i talked with him karen….is coming around slowly ….she had blood work yesterday and it looks good….she is at that point of just wanting to feel better and not taking meds [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1803856 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:46:44 +0100 1803856 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=78 joyce james doing great….rex has reported all ok and does not look like malignancy ….large mass removed…and doing fine….rex was totally relieved….thanks for praying… doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1799789 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:18:39 +0100 1799789 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=77 as i am writing this joyce james is in surgery….be praying for doctors precision and decisions to be God’s will and way…. i will update you when rex calls in…. once again last nights moon was beautiful… karen was feeling ok so i took her chair and went to the pond…..i had a slow start and [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1799790 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:18:36 +0100 1799790 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=76 karen is still fighting nausea, dizziness, and fatigue….yesterday she did get up and piddle a little bit but quickly retired to bed again…. lighter side….jeff (my brother) came out to fish last nite and the pond was like glass…no wind …..he was catfish’in and after an errand i returned and joined him….i used a artificial  frog lure [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1795533 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:29:46 +0100 1795533 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=75 karen has been up part of the day setting in her recliner and listening to the kids life experiences this past week….she has struggled with dizziness more this round than before and of course just the constant nausea….it’s late and kids have gone back to school only foster is stuck with us….get ready for the [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1791971 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 02:09:29 +0100 1791971 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=74 9-14-2008 8am karen had a good day yesterday, she got up for breakfast (pancakes & peanut butter), had a little visit with grandpa jim until teralea (sister) got here and stayed up till 11am before having to return to bed for rest….doug worked till 1pm then teralea left…..karen awoke at 4:30 and linda townley (barnes) appeared [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1790788 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:41:49 +0100 1790788 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=73 karen is resting and awoke for potatoe soup and cheese with crackers…took her meds..said she is doing fine and went back to sleep…she also said she wants to take a shower but just doesn’t feel like it yet….tomorrow will be a better day…..she is one tuff gal…. update on Joyce James…Rex’s wife….she will be having surgery [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1789477 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 04:33:34 +0100 1789477 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=72 karen did not/could not get out of bed yesterday until 8pm and she got up and wanted to read….didn’t last to long but still set in chair for about an hour….we are cont. with nausea meds and she has been doing great…she just can’t get that energy burst that she needs or wants…on the good [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1786763 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:46 +0100 1786763 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=71 can’t believe it but karen is already having trouble this morning with nausea and fatigue…i called her niece angie to stay with her and her brother gary is coming tomorrow….this was really just another bump in the road because she normally doesn’t get this sick till 2nd day after ip chemo… no one said it would [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1783879 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:23:00 +0100 1783879 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=70 karen slept and is sleeping peacefully last night and this morning….during youth class last night our youth minister was talking about prayer and the 5 areas …thanksgiving, confession, petition, intercession, and meditation…..yes i was listening….when he got to intercession, he used karen as and example and had everyone hold their hands up if they have [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1783880 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:50:11 +0100 1783880 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=69 karen had an awesome day, everything went great…she is feeling so good tonight that she is going to her meeting at church for pastor search committee….i told her she could probably miss, but she wants to be there….she should be fine tomorrow and probably begin getting a little down tomorrow evening and friday…….thanks for praying…doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1783881 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:56:42 +0100 1783881 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=68 karen slept great yesterday afternoon and thru the night…..i went walking at 8 and returned at 9:15 to find her stirring around….we watched afv and went to bed at 11 ….so she is really rested and ready for ip chemo….pray for no stops and no burning….i truly believe karen is in better shape now than [...] (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780571 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:12:11 +0100 1780571 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=67 we are back and karen is sleeping….everything went great….we will take off again tomorrow for ip chemo….7am we leave and return probably 4:30pm ….thanks doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1780572 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:20:18 +0100 1780572 http://www.carinforkaren.com/blog/?p=66 we are on are we to chemo….be praying for quick day and smooth going…..you are all the best…God bless….doug (Source: Carin' For Karen) Carin' For Karen blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1776714 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:17:51 +0100 1776714