Dear Family and Friends,
Hi all. The last time
I updated you was July 4th weekend.
We had a great time in Forest Highlands. The following weekend we headed to San
Diego, where we spent time with Amanda and her FIANCE! Eric Hough. We had a wonderful time getting to know more
about Eric and hearing of their plans to move to Santa Rosa, CA.
I wasn’t off the plane but a few hours and headed to Amanda
and Eric’s backyard where Mike and Amanda shaved my head (see the video below with my hairdresser Pierre). My hair was held on with just hairspray and
was falling out in clumps, but I wanted Amanda to be part of the ‘clean up’
process. Honestly, by that time you
really just want the hair gone. I was
asked if it hurts, it feels like when you have had your hair in a ponytail and
take it out – that bent hair feeling.
Back to Amanda and Eric.
They got engaged on July 31st. Eric made it a very special event and we were
thrilled to get their phone call that evening announcing their news. We all feel very lucky to have such a
wonderful addition to our family. Life
is GOOD!
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| Eric & Amanda |
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| The proposal! |
In between treatments, Mike and I look at the dates and try to figure out when I
will start to feel well and make fun plans.
We just returned from a week in Okoboji, Iowa where we spent time
biking, fishing, doing yoga and lots of dinners on our patio watching the sunset. We had a wonderful visit with Mike’s high
school buddies and their wives. Then,
finished the week in Omaha with Mike’s family at the beautiful wedding of
niece, Chelsea to her now husband Eric.
I want to tell you all thank you so much for your love and
support. Sometimes all of this feels so
surreal to me. But I want you all to
know how very thankful I am for all you are doing and all of the love and
prayers you have offered.
Love to you all.
Katie
8 comments:
Love you, Katie!!!!
We look forward to getting these updates, Katie. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. I love Lake Okaboji! I'm glad you have been able to enjoy it this summer. Hang in there, Babe. We're keeping you in our prayers. Annette
What a beautiful entry! So happy for Amanda & Eric. Love is a powerful drug.
xo, Lydia
We do appreciate your updates Katie. It certainly helps us understand your journey a little more. We continue to admire and marvel in your positive spirit and your courage.
You are so fortunate to have Mike, the girls and your sisters by your side. We all care so much about you Katie and continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Clearly this journey cannot be easy, but you are making the best of it in only a way you can! You're such a blessing! xoxox, gwynne & jim
The count down is getting closer. I'm glad you were feeling well enough to leave town & get some enjoyment over the summer. Let me know when you are feeling up to lunch of coffee or if you need anything along the way. would be happy to help out in any way. Charmaine
Katie,
Mike just told us. Cindy & I are praying for your strength and a full recovery!
My personal observation is that Pierre needs to go back to "Supercuts" School.
Love you,
Kim
Katie, you are such an inspiration with your positive attitude! You look gorgeous, and I'm glad we got to see you in Coronado! We love you and are thinking of you! xo Steve and Suzi
I love you Katie. You are really amazing and I admire you (and not just for your fishing skills)! You're ability to take a very very challenging situation and find joy makes you a real role model. That being said, I can't wait till this is behind you. We all adore you up here in PDX and hope you know that. I think of you all the time, can't wait to see you next week. Megan
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