Hi everyone,
I just wanted to update you and let you know that Mom will not be able to write you or check her emails and blog entries for a while. A week ago I had Mom's laptop here at our house so I could download some of her pictures onto cd's as well as have a friend of ours look at it. Her computer was having some major issues. Last Friday our house was broken into and we had three computers stolen as well as many other things. One of them was Mom and Dad's. No one was hurt and we are just dealing with the after math of it all.
It may be a week or two before we get the new computer and get it all hooked up and running.
Thank you for being patient. Please don't worry if you don't hear back from Mom via the blog or email for a while.
Thank you,
Kimberly
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
December 21, 2009
Mom and Dad went to Seattle today for her follow up with the lung surgeon.
The news was very good.
Her oxygen saturation is good, she is healing well and her lung has even expanded a bit longer than before. The surgeon has released her from his care.
This was good news and a great day for them.
Mom will go back to see her Oncologist in February for another scan and will continue to see her every three months for the next two years. Please join us in praying specifically for healing for each scan as they approach.
We will keep you updated as each appointment approaches.
Thank you for checking the blog, praying for Mom and Dad and loving them through each step of this journey.
Kimberly and family
The news was very good.
Her oxygen saturation is good, she is healing well and her lung has even expanded a bit longer than before. The surgeon has released her from his care.
This was good news and a great day for them.
Mom will go back to see her Oncologist in February for another scan and will continue to see her every three months for the next two years. Please join us in praying specifically for healing for each scan as they approach.
We will keep you updated as each appointment approaches.
Thank you for checking the blog, praying for Mom and Dad and loving them through each step of this journey.
Kimberly and family
Monday, December 14, 2009
A Message from Mom 12/14/09
Dear family and friends,
I've been thinking of how you have prayed for me and I want you to know I appreciate each of you with all my heart.
I hope you will continue, and feel encouraged.
This surgery has been a tough one, but I had a very good surgeon and wonderful care at home with Warren and friend Sandy taking care of me and keeping up at home.
This has been a test on my faith, not that Jesus didn't love or hear me, but that He may have another plan for me other than healing now.
I have thought a lot about my own Mom dying at age 47 and wrote out my plans for my funeral. I would get up at night so as not to discourage Warren.
I had two sick days that were very dark and just felt like crying all day. Warren was reading a book called "Faith Hunt". It was written by a hunter and told of his hunting stories and his own faith stand. Warren and I were alone one evening and he shared with me his own faith stand for my complete healing. He reminded me that our grandson had been near death as an infant for months in IICU at Children's hospital. We pleaded with God to heal our baby grandson even though the Dr.'s said it was completely impossible. Brittain got to come home, though he was not healed instantly.
He was on 18 oral meds a day and on i.v. meds for 23 hours a day. Kimberly and Brian took care of him around the clock. He was uncomfortable and yet God WAS healing him day by day. The Dr.'s today, find that his once damaged heart is fine, and Brittain is a strong,bright,wonderful young man. He is our own reminder that God hears and cares.
I realized the dark feelings and doubt that was creeping in were not coming from God, but had crept in while I was weak and vulnerable.
Talking with Warren bolstered my faith and I had a heart talk with Jesus.
I asked Him for complete healing. I told Him I would not doubt even though it may take a while before we hear this cancer is gone.
My health and attitude have turned a corner. I still have pain, but I am getting stronger. My outlook is good and I am so glad Warren is trusting with me.
Christmas is such a wonderful time when God came to earth and became flesh in the form of a small baby. He did this so that as a man He would give us the ultimate gift of forgiveness through His death and resurrection, restoring us to God the father.
We wish you all a most wonderful Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you and your families.
Luke 18:35-43
A blind man was brought to Jesus. Jesus asked him "What do you want me to do for you"?
"Lord, I want to see", he replied. Jesus said "Receive your sight,YOUR FAITH has healed you". Immediately he received his sight"!
Mathew 9:20
A woman who had been sick for 12 years touched the hem of Jesus' cloak believing that a mere touch of his robe would heal her. Jesus turned and saw her, saying
"Take heart daughter, your faith has healed you"!
Today, I am also taking heart,and trusting in the Lord for His healing touch.
We love you all,
Ladeva and Warren
I've been thinking of how you have prayed for me and I want you to know I appreciate each of you with all my heart.
I hope you will continue, and feel encouraged.
This surgery has been a tough one, but I had a very good surgeon and wonderful care at home with Warren and friend Sandy taking care of me and keeping up at home.
This has been a test on my faith, not that Jesus didn't love or hear me, but that He may have another plan for me other than healing now.
I have thought a lot about my own Mom dying at age 47 and wrote out my plans for my funeral. I would get up at night so as not to discourage Warren.
I had two sick days that were very dark and just felt like crying all day. Warren was reading a book called "Faith Hunt". It was written by a hunter and told of his hunting stories and his own faith stand. Warren and I were alone one evening and he shared with me his own faith stand for my complete healing. He reminded me that our grandson had been near death as an infant for months in IICU at Children's hospital. We pleaded with God to heal our baby grandson even though the Dr.'s said it was completely impossible. Brittain got to come home, though he was not healed instantly.
He was on 18 oral meds a day and on i.v. meds for 23 hours a day. Kimberly and Brian took care of him around the clock. He was uncomfortable and yet God WAS healing him day by day. The Dr.'s today, find that his once damaged heart is fine, and Brittain is a strong,bright,wonderful young man. He is our own reminder that God hears and cares.
I realized the dark feelings and doubt that was creeping in were not coming from God, but had crept in while I was weak and vulnerable.
Talking with Warren bolstered my faith and I had a heart talk with Jesus.
I asked Him for complete healing. I told Him I would not doubt even though it may take a while before we hear this cancer is gone.
My health and attitude have turned a corner. I still have pain, but I am getting stronger. My outlook is good and I am so glad Warren is trusting with me.
Christmas is such a wonderful time when God came to earth and became flesh in the form of a small baby. He did this so that as a man He would give us the ultimate gift of forgiveness through His death and resurrection, restoring us to God the father.
We wish you all a most wonderful Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you and your families.
Luke 18:35-43
A blind man was brought to Jesus. Jesus asked him "What do you want me to do for you"?
"Lord, I want to see", he replied. Jesus said "Receive your sight,YOUR FAITH has healed you". Immediately he received his sight"!
Mathew 9:20
A woman who had been sick for 12 years touched the hem of Jesus' cloak believing that a mere touch of his robe would heal her. Jesus turned and saw her, saying
"Take heart daughter, your faith has healed you"!
Today, I am also taking heart,and trusting in the Lord for His healing touch.
We love you all,
Ladeva and Warren
Monday, November 23, 2009
Dr, appointment results
Mom and Dad went to Seattle today for Mom's scan and follow up appointment.
She started feeling nauseous again last night and was back to throwing up as well. It was an uncomfortable trip up on the bumpy roads but they got up there and Mom had her scan first followed by seeing Dr. Mulligan.
He removed her sutures and put the little steri strips in their place.
She was really feeling sick and he got her a anti nausea med that dissolves under the tongue. He wrote her some new prescriptions for anti nausea patches and disolvable meds as well.
He told them that the scans did not show new growth and the lung margins appear clear. He did tell then that there could be microscopic cancer cells unseen to the naked eye, but today is not the day to worry about that. Today we celebrate that everything looked good and she is healing well. She will see Dr. Mulligan again in a month and her Oncologist Dr. Rodler in 2 months.
The ride home was tough again, but I am sure she went home and took a good long nap.
I am so glad the stitches are out now. Please continue to pray for the nausea to come under control and keep the pain down as well.
We love and appreciate your prayers. Please feel free to post, call or write. If Mom can't talk she will not answer the phone or Dad will just let you know that she is not able to at the time. She may talk for just a few minutes and then have to rest, but just know she appreciates you so very much.
Blessings,
Kimberly and family
She started feeling nauseous again last night and was back to throwing up as well. It was an uncomfortable trip up on the bumpy roads but they got up there and Mom had her scan first followed by seeing Dr. Mulligan.
He removed her sutures and put the little steri strips in their place.
She was really feeling sick and he got her a anti nausea med that dissolves under the tongue. He wrote her some new prescriptions for anti nausea patches and disolvable meds as well.
He told them that the scans did not show new growth and the lung margins appear clear. He did tell then that there could be microscopic cancer cells unseen to the naked eye, but today is not the day to worry about that. Today we celebrate that everything looked good and she is healing well. She will see Dr. Mulligan again in a month and her Oncologist Dr. Rodler in 2 months.
The ride home was tough again, but I am sure she went home and took a good long nap.
I am so glad the stitches are out now. Please continue to pray for the nausea to come under control and keep the pain down as well.
We love and appreciate your prayers. Please feel free to post, call or write. If Mom can't talk she will not answer the phone or Dad will just let you know that she is not able to at the time. She may talk for just a few minutes and then have to rest, but just know she appreciates you so very much.
Blessings,
Kimberly and family
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Update on Mom Sunday November 22, 2009
Thank you so much for the prayers for Mom.
She seems to be doing better as they are getting a good schedule with her meds and she is getting more relief from the pain.
She is sleeping fairly well and her pain in her back is not as bad as it was.
She told me this morning that she has been enjoying some of the new pajamas and robes she has received. (Thank you Linda Day and anyone else I may have over looked)
She has had ample opportunity to wear them. :) (She never let her kids stay in jammies all day!)
She and Dad drive to Seattle tomorrow for her follow up at UWMC. She has a scan then an appointment with Dr. Mulligan her lung surgeon. Not sure, but we are hoping the stitches come out then as well.
We still wait to find out when or even IF she needs to see Dr.Rodler, her oncologist. Please pray for her comfort tomorrow as the drive home from Seattle after surgery was super uncomfortable. Hopefully two weeks later and with the right combination of pain killers on board she won't feel every pothole in the road.
Thank you all for your words of love and encouragement here.
We appreciate you more than you know.
Blessings,
Kimberly & family
She seems to be doing better as they are getting a good schedule with her meds and she is getting more relief from the pain.
She is sleeping fairly well and her pain in her back is not as bad as it was.
She told me this morning that she has been enjoying some of the new pajamas and robes she has received. (Thank you Linda Day and anyone else I may have over looked)
She has had ample opportunity to wear them. :) (She never let her kids stay in jammies all day!)
She and Dad drive to Seattle tomorrow for her follow up at UWMC. She has a scan then an appointment with Dr. Mulligan her lung surgeon. Not sure, but we are hoping the stitches come out then as well.
We still wait to find out when or even IF she needs to see Dr.Rodler, her oncologist. Please pray for her comfort tomorrow as the drive home from Seattle after surgery was super uncomfortable. Hopefully two weeks later and with the right combination of pain killers on board she won't feel every pothole in the road.
Thank you all for your words of love and encouragement here.
We appreciate you more than you know.
Blessings,
Kimberly & family
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tuesday 11/17/09
Just a quick update on Mom.
Please continue to pray for Mom as the nausea continues,the pain meds and anti nausea meds sedate her and she continues the dance of trying to balance them all
without the side effects causing more problems.
Thank you to Wanda Barlow (PCLI) for running up to check Mom's oxygen saturation levels today on a moments notice. We appreciate that more than you know Wanda. We hesitate to take her to the Dr.'s office or hospital with so many germs out there.
It was a blessing to have the "house call". Her levels were between 96% - 98% so all was fine. We were concerned because she could not wake up 100% today and was overly groggy most of the day until late afternoon. We believe now it was the combination of anti nausea patch, anti nausea pills and pain medication. She hyper metabolises (is that a word???) medication so she is a hard one to regulate on anything.
It will still be a while before she can have guests. She just feels crummy and so very fatigued. Thank you for understanding.
I don't want to post her address on the Internet, but if you don't have it and would like to send her a card or note, please email me (here) or send them via my address:
Kimberly Gibson
P.O. Box 269
Kapowsin, WA 98344
Thank you again for faithfully praying for Mom.
Blessings,
Kimberly and family
Please continue to pray for Mom as the nausea continues,the pain meds and anti nausea meds sedate her and she continues the dance of trying to balance them all
without the side effects causing more problems.
Thank you to Wanda Barlow (PCLI) for running up to check Mom's oxygen saturation levels today on a moments notice. We appreciate that more than you know Wanda. We hesitate to take her to the Dr.'s office or hospital with so many germs out there.
It was a blessing to have the "house call". Her levels were between 96% - 98% so all was fine. We were concerned because she could not wake up 100% today and was overly groggy most of the day until late afternoon. We believe now it was the combination of anti nausea patch, anti nausea pills and pain medication. She hyper metabolises (is that a word???) medication so she is a hard one to regulate on anything.
It will still be a while before she can have guests. She just feels crummy and so very fatigued. Thank you for understanding.
I don't want to post her address on the Internet, but if you don't have it and would like to send her a card or note, please email me (here) or send them via my address:
Kimberly Gibson
P.O. Box 269
Kapowsin, WA 98344
Thank you again for faithfully praying for Mom.
Blessings,
Kimberly and family
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Sunday November 15 2009
Just a quick update asking you to pray for Mom.
The pain meds are causing a lot of nausea and Mom is throwing up a lot and has dry heaves as well. You can imagine this causes so much pain from the 8-9 " incision from her back to her side. Add to that a sore and tender lung and coughing that follows and it is really miserable. The Dr. ordered her another antinausea patch that can be worn for three days, but asked her to stop the oxycodone and the ibuprofen for now and only use tylenol. Please pray it is sufficient for the pain. She is already sore from the vomiting and now to go off the heavy pain meds makes me a bit concerned for her pain level. It is a frustrating dance. Please pray for Dad as well. He is doing an amazing job caring for Mom, but is worried for her as well. We all feel helpless to make it any better. Prayer changes things. Please pray for relief from pain, nausea, soreness and an incredibly sore back. Please pray for a decent night's sleep for them all.
We appreciate you all and rely on you to lift her up in prayer. We are so thankful for you.
With love and appreciation,
Kimberly and family
The pain meds are causing a lot of nausea and Mom is throwing up a lot and has dry heaves as well. You can imagine this causes so much pain from the 8-9 " incision from her back to her side. Add to that a sore and tender lung and coughing that follows and it is really miserable. The Dr. ordered her another antinausea patch that can be worn for three days, but asked her to stop the oxycodone and the ibuprofen for now and only use tylenol. Please pray it is sufficient for the pain. She is already sore from the vomiting and now to go off the heavy pain meds makes me a bit concerned for her pain level. It is a frustrating dance. Please pray for Dad as well. He is doing an amazing job caring for Mom, but is worried for her as well. We all feel helpless to make it any better. Prayer changes things. Please pray for relief from pain, nausea, soreness and an incredibly sore back. Please pray for a decent night's sleep for them all.
We appreciate you all and rely on you to lift her up in prayer. We are so thankful for you.
With love and appreciation,
Kimberly and family
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