Sunday, April 10, 2011

Please pray for my Dad

Hi everyone. I am sorry I have been away for a while but this has been a hard month for my family.  My Father in Law passed away a month ago after a long illness. Then, my own father went into the hospital in Florida with a very high fever that he has had for 3 weeks. He has had Non Hodgkins Lymphoma for 10 years. If that wasn't enough, my stepmother fell and dislocated her knee and ended up in another hospital at the same time! I flew down to Florida to take care of them and just got back. My Dad had a bone marrow biopsy and they have decided to return home so we can take care of them here.

My stepmother is doing better, but please say a special prayer for my 85 year old father, Bud, who is by far the sweetest man in the world. We get his bone marrow test results this week.

I wanted to share this with you because I feel like you are my sisters from all around the world. I appreciate all of your talent and seeing my images come to life on your cards. Now that I am home, I will be getting back to drawing and posting again.

I love you all,   Karen
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28 comments:

  1. Made by MandyApril 10, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Oh Karen, your family have had an awful run of bad luck lately, I'm not at all surprised you have been 'elsewhere'.

    Will be keeping my fingers crossed for some good news from you regarding your Dad. Hope the test results are positive :)

    Love Mandy xxx

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  2. LindaApril 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Hi Karen, I wish you and your family all the best, and hope your Dad will be fine. I hope you understand because my English is not so gooed.
    hugs Linda

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  3. AnneApril 10, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Love and hugs Karen
    Anne x

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  4. ArdillaApril 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    I hope your dad and stepmother get well soon and the biopsy is fine!
    Hope also you don´t get to stressed...
    Hugs,

    Ardilla

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  5. Crafting QueenApril 10, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    So very sorry to hear about your recent loss and the health problems that are facing your father and stepmother. My prays are with you all. Hugs Anesha

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  6. anjaApril 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    karen my thought are with you,
    i wil burn a candle for you and your family
    lots of hugs anja

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  7. Pink DandelionApril 10, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Sending positive thoughts for your dad and stepmum Karen. Just got my mum home after nearly 4 weeks in hospital so know what a worry it is. Look after yourself too. Debs xx

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  8. ribenarubyApril 10, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Thankyou for all you do! MY prayers and thoughts are with you through this difficult time. Kind regards, Ruby x

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  9. daisydilly (vicki)April 10, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Praying

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  10. KariApril 10, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    All the best to you and your family.
    My thoughts are with you.

    Hugs,Kari

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  11. Rhonda MillerApril 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Karen, I will be praying for all of you.

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  12. terriavidreader (IN-USA)April 10, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Prayers are on their way to you.

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  13. LawrenApril 10, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh, how horrible. I will be praying hard for your family. You have had quite a bit going on, wow.

    Take care.

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  14. Sandra1968April 11, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    I can imagine this has been a hard time for you and your family.
    I wish you all the very best and I'll pray for good test results.
    And, take care of yourself too.
    Hugs, Sandra

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  15. NancyApril 11, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Oh my Karen. All the best for you and your family:O)
    Take care of yourself too!!!
    Hugs, Nancy

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  16. Stacie (craft-princess)April 11, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    So sorry to hear about everything that has been going on. Many prayers for your entire family!

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  17. Moments by MarlaApril 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

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  18. KraftychickApril 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Karen - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! I knew something was going on 'cause I hadn't seen any new postings - but little did I know that you were going thru all this! Life is so hard sometimes, but we are all with you!
    Love,
    Jackie

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  19. KimboApril 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Sending love, hugs and prayers to you and your family. x

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  20. UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Hi Karen,

    I wish you and your family all the best in the world.
    Take care!

    greetings, Claudia

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  21. ♥ Yolanda ♥April 11, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Hi Karen,
    Thinking of you and your family in these troubled times.
    Hugs, Yolanda

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  22. AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    oh, Karen, I am so sorry! You and your family will definitely be in my prayers. Sending love and hugs your way!

    - Lisa aka QueenBCreations

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  23. Kelly SchelskeApril 12, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Oh Karen, I am so sorry. I am thinking of you and your family and praying for good news.

    Hugs, Kelly

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  24. Stamper DApril 13, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I am sorry your family is going through this difficult time. Sending good wishes your way!

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  25. otterslnApril 13, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Praying for your family. I know these are not easy times for any of you. Our grand daughter was born at 29 weeks gestation 10 days ago and weighs 1 pound 15 ounces. Going back and forth to the hospital is trying for her parents, but we are thankful that she has survived and is doing as well as she is. Blessings to you and your family.

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  26. Doodle QueenApril 16, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Thank you ALL for your kind prayers and thoughts. We got my Dad and Stepmother home and the great news is that his cancer has NOT spread to his bones. Blessing to all! Karen

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  27. Faith A at Daffodil CardsApril 17, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I'm so sorry you have had an awful time within your family, I hope and pray that all turns out well for you and them.
    xx

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  28. Chris (catt871)April 19, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Wow Karen, you are such a strong person! I would have crumbled under all that stress!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you & I'm SO happy that everyone is on the mend!!! Big hugs,
    Chris

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