Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Aunt Kim


This is my aunt Kim isn't she gorgeous! About 23 years ago she was diagnosed with Cancer. I don't remember what kind I just remember how horribly sick she got. After going through chemo and radiation she went into remission. We never thought we would have to hear she was dealing with it again. She works as a lunch lady at the middle school. She hit her arm when she was working and it hurt more then normal but she didn't think anything. A week or 2 later she hit it again on something and after a few days it started looking infected. She went and had it checked out and heard the devastating news. She has been diagnosed with epitheloid sarcoma a very rare cancer that began growing in her arm.This time it cant be treated with radiation or chemotherapy, so the only thing that can be done is surgery or amputation. To someone who cooks for a living this is not good news. She is also the most amazing seamstress. She went in and had the surgery it took them 3 hours and they took quite a bit out of her arm. I would post the picture but you might have a weak stomach. She went in yesterday to get it checked out to see if they had gotten all the cancer and still is waiting for results. If anyone can fight this she can she is one of the strongest women I know. They have had their fair share of heartaches. Her daughter was diagnosed with lukemia around the same time she was dealing with her cancer the first time. She was also 8 month's pregnant at the time so she wasn't able to do any chemo until the baby came. Its been a hard trial for the family but they have got through it. I know they will deal with whatever is given to them this time too. I am so thankful for strong examples of faith in my life. My aunt has been a rock and comforted everyone around her during this. We have been praying and fasting for her and hopefully it will be a good outcome. We just have to keep the faith!

2 comments:

Amy said...

I hope for all the best too, for your aunt and family. Puts into perspective some of life's little trials that we complain about, you know?

Janelle said...

What a great example she is! You are so blessed to have her in your life!