Round 2

I just want to let everyone know how much I appreciate all of the prayers, calls, cards & food during my illness. I can't even begin to tell you how much it means to me & my family to have the thoughts & concerns of so many...many of you whom I've never even met.
I will be entering the hospital again tomorrow as long as my WBC count is up for my second round of chemo. & will remain there until atleast Sun. or Mon. Please continue to remember me in your prayers as well as the doctors that are making decisions on my behalf.
We enjoyed time together today as a family to celebrate Thanksgiving. There is so much to be thankful for even during the most trying of times. I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving as well!
  • amyclanton
    I just wanted you to know that I constantly pray for you and your family. Stay strong you can fight it. (and I still have the pink nail-just for you)
    by amyclanton at 02/12/09 12:02AM
  • kerifieldsrice
    thinking about you and will continue to pray for your comfort and strength!!!!
    by kerifieldsrice at 02/14/09 1:26PM
  • ambera
    We are thinking about ya'll and praying! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    by ambera at 02/16/09 4:52PM
  • hillabilly
    Still praying diligently for you and your family.
    by hillabilly at 02/18/09 4:48PM
  • bigdeborah
    love ya!
    by bigdeborah at 02/18/09 6:02PM
  • kerifieldsrice
    Praying and thinking about you daily Kim!!! You have been such an example of how our lights are to shine NO MATTER WHAT!!! Thank you! xoxo
    by kerifieldsrice at 02/19/09 3:13PM
  • jenmurff
    I love you, Kim. I pray for you and your family daily.
    by jenmurff at 02/20/09 10:10AM
  • ambera
    We are thinking and praying for you & your family daily. May God give you the strength, comfort, and peace you need daily. We love you! XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    by ambera at 02/21/09 12:47AM
  • lauraroseborough
    Kim, you will be truly missed but I know you are in a better place at this time. May you rest in peace. Love you girl, Laura.
    by lauraroseborough at 02/21/09 5:28PM
  • bama_babe_101
    You will have no more pain. You are in a place were the roses shall never fade.
    by bama_babe_101 at 02/22/09 2:14PM
  • melodymind1
    you will never be forgotten.....you are in a better place right now....we will see each other again :)
    by melodymind1 at 02/22/09 3:16PM
  • karriwebbsample
    Kim we love you althought we never met you. Your memory and strong example will ever be before us! May you now be comforted and rest the in arms of Jesus! Can't wait to meet you someday.
    by karriwebbsample at 02/22/09 4:52PM
  • rkshipley
    13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.
    by rkshipley at 02/23/09 5:19PM
  • rkshipley
    15 For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who are asleep.
    by rkshipley at 02/23/09 5:19PM
  • rkshipley
    16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
    by rkshipley at 02/23/09 5:19PM
  • rkshipley
    Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
    by rkshipley at 02/23/09 5:20PM
  • rkshipley
    Therefore comfort one another with these words.- 1 Thess. 4:13-18
    by rkshipley at 02/23/09 5:20PM
  • debsherbs
    Kim, may you find comfort in the arms of the Lord, and may your family & friends also find comfort from their loss in His love. You have been a blessing to many, and you have left that example for them in turn to be a blessing to those around them. I rejoice with you as you have made your journey home, but am sad for the loss your loved ones are feeling. Though I did not know you personally, you were my sister in Christ whom I wished I had known well. And someday I pray we will meet in heaven.
    by debsherbs at 03/07/09 1:15AM
  • lauraroseborough
    Kim, thank you for showing your strength in times of trouble, thank you for reminding us to hold to God even when the hard times seem to not go away and keep knocking at your door. Thank you for being you, a friend, a wife, a sister, and a wonderful mother.

    Miss you and love you,
    Laura R.
    by lauraroseborough at 03/20/09 2:56AM

11/05/08 7:28PM

I just wanted to let everyone know that I got some news about my cancer yesterday. The doctor advised me that the cancer came back already in a few spots so we are going to start chemo tomorrow. Please keep me and my family in your prayers as we fight this fight and know that God has a plan for me. Thank you all for your concerns and all the comments it means so much to me and Lance. Please keep Katie and Kiley in your prayers as well. Life is what we make of the time we have so live it to the fullest.
  • lrfs611
    Thinking of you today!
    by lrfs611 at 11/11/08 9:20AM
  • ewalker
    Praying for you every day (I'm a friend of Amber).
    by ewalker at 11/11/08 1:26PM
  • split_rock
    Glad you are home for your anniversary! Prayers continue for you and your family.
    by split_rock at 11/11/08 10:22PM
  • lauraroseborough
    Thinking of you always and your family and praying. *hugs*
    by lauraroseborough at 11/13/08 8:49AM
  • dirk
    Kim, we hope you are doing well since you have been home.
    by dirk at 11/14/08 9:03PM
  • fmr1222
    Thinking about you...have a good weekend! :)
    by fmr1222 at 11/14/08 9:44PM
  • kerifieldsrice
    thinking about you daily and praying for you daily!!xoxo
    by kerifieldsrice at 11/15/08 7:44PM
  • csusoftballgirl
    Hi Kim. My name is Melissa Harbin and my husband and I worship with Derek and Amber. I just wanted to let you know that you're in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your beautiful family.
    by csusoftballgirl at 11/16/08 8:02PM
  • kimgriffith
    Just wanted to let you know that Rett and I have been praying for you. (We attend Cedar Park w/ Derek and Amber).
    by kimgriffith at 11/17/08 9:22AM
  • mattandkylesmom
    Hey Kim, just wanted you to know that you are in my daily thoughts and prayers.
    by mattandkylesmom at 11/17/08 11:15PM
  • losteeyore
    was tinking about you alot today. said some special prayers for you and your family. hope you can visit us at Bacliff soon only if you feel up to it.
    by losteeyore at 11/18/08 12:21AM
  • ambera
    I just wanted to let you know that we're still thinking about you all and praying for you daily. I hope we get to see you Thanksgiving weekend, if you're not up to it I hope we at least get to see the girls. I hope to meet Kiley. They are both so precious. I think I see you in Kiley a lot. :) Love you!
    by ambera at 11/18/08 1:35PM
  • maryel
    Hi Kim. Mary Ellen Welch here. My family and I attend Cedar Park also. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Your attitude is amazing. Your faith is inspiring. God bless and keep you and your family.
    by maryel at 11/18/08 11:34PM
  • misslynn
    You don't know me, but I attend worship with Amber and Derek at the Cedar Park congregation. I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. I hope you are tolerating the chemo well. May God give you strength in all things physical, mental, and spiritual during this time. My name is Lynn, by the way.
    by misslynn at 11/20/08 7:12PM
  • jenmurff
    Hey Kim, I've been thinking about you! Love you!
    by jenmurff at 11/21/08 9:21PM
  • fmr1222
    It was so good to see you, Lance and the girls tonight. Our prayers for you continue.
    by fmr1222 at 11/23/08 10:25PM
  • tortilla
    Thinking and praying for you, sister. I know the Lord will provide you the strength that you need this week. I will be praying for you so much this week!
    by tortilla at 11/23/08 11:51PM
  • fmr1222
    Happy Thanksgiving!!
    by fmr1222 at 11/26/08 9:54PM
  • losteeyore
    I was so glad to see you Wednesday. I am going to ask to see you more often. hope all goes well this weekend my prays are with you and the Dr.s and all who are taking care of you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
    by losteeyore at 11/27/08 11:13AM

Thanks!

This is Melissa updating for Kim at her request. She wants to let everyone know how much she appreciates all of the prayers, phone calls, cards, flowers & food during her unexpected illness. She has been moved out of ICU and into a private room now & is recovering from her surgery. She is not sure when she will get to come home, but she is taking it one day at a time. She expects to receive test results & a treatment plan some time in the near future. Please continue to remember her, Lance, Katie & Kiley in your prayers as this has been very difficult for them all & they have a long & uncertain road ahead of them.
  • ambera
    We are thinking about you and praying for you daily. Love you!
    by ambera at 10/20/08 9:13PM
  • jenfc00
    Hey how are you doing? I have been thinking and praying for you and your family.
    by jenfc00 at 10/21/08 12:25PM
  • bigdeborah
    still praying for you every day. Hope to see you this weekend!
    by bigdeborah at 10/22/08 3:00AM
  • bigdeborah
    ...if u are feeling up to having visitors. Just let me know
    by bigdeborah at 10/22/08 3:01AM
  • bigdeborah
    we'll be in town Fri, Sat, and Sun
    by bigdeborah at 10/22/08 11:39AM
  • gracie03
    I don't know you, Kim, but we go to church with Jennifer at Cy-Fair. You are in our prayers daily!
    by gracie03 at 10/22/08 12:05PM
  • bigdeborah
    hope your doctor visit goes well today. I'll say an extra prayer today about that!
    by bigdeborah at 10/22/08 12:12PM
  • jenmurff
    Hey kim, how'd it go today? I've been thinking about you!
    by jenmurff at 10/22/08 10:45PM
  • jenmurff
    I'm so happy to hear from you. Every time I look at my pink nail it puts everything into perspective and I say a little for you. I know you'll be fine so just keep truckin'!
    by jenmurff at 10/23/08 2:12PM
  • bammyoftwelve
    We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
    by bammyoftwelve at 10/24/08 1:31AM
  • lauraroseborough
    Just letting you know I have been thinking of you and the family. You are in my prayers. *hugs*
    by lauraroseborough at 10/26/08 5:30AM
  • ambera
    Thinking about you and praying daily.
    by ambera at 10/27/08 2:03PM
  • ambera
    I hope you're healing up well from your surgery. :)
    by ambera at 10/27/08 2:04PM
  • karriwebbsample
    Friends of Derek and Amber and praying for you and your family. Our God is an awesome God and hears our prayers and feels our sorrows.
    by karriwebbsample at 10/27/08 3:27PM
  • bammyoftwelve
    We are thinking of you and your family.
    by bammyoftwelve at 10/28/08 11:04PM
  • fmr1222
    Thinking about you... :)
    by fmr1222 at 10/31/08 2:37PM
  • lw
    It was great to see you tonight at the halloween party! Your kids were precious! Your in our thoughts and prayers daily!
    by lw at 10/31/08 11:33PM
  • dirk
    Kim, just wanted to let you know that we are continuing to think about you and pray.
    by dirk at 11/03/08 3:06PM
  • hillabilly
    Kim, still thinking of you and your family constantly. Just want you to know that we are diligently praying on your behalf. With all our love ... Denny and Joyce.
    by hillabilly at 11/03/08 8:54PM

10/05/08 10:53AM

It has been a while since I posted last so here it goes.... Katie and Kiley are both doing great and are getting so big. Life has been busy around here with two but I have enjoyed every minute. Lance and I will be celebrating our Anniv. next month so I am looking forward to that. We survived Ike with just a few damages but nothing to complain about. Well I hope everyone has a great week and I will try to post some pictures of the girls this week.
  • bigdeborah
    I love you!!!
    by bigdeborah at 10/07/08 9:32PM
  • melissakaye

    glitter-graphics.com I love you so much & hope you feel much better real soon!
    by melissakaye at 10/08/08 2:04AM
  • ashfields
    Hi...my name is Ashley Fields. My husband, Michael is Brian Anderson's first cousin. Melissa had mentioned you were having some health concerns...we will pray for you and your family.
    by ashfields at 10/08/08 7:28AM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    We are praying and thinking of all of you. Please let us know how we can help.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 10/08/08 8:02AM
  • jenmurff
    love you, kim! Hang in there and know that we are praying for you.
    by jenmurff at 10/08/08 8:54AM
  • gracie03
    I don't know you, but I go to church with Jennifer. You and your family are in our prayers, and if there is anything we can do for you, just say the word!
    by gracie03 at 10/08/08 10:39AM
  • fmr1222
    Praying for you...
    by fmr1222 at 10/08/08 1:04PM
  • lw
    We are praying for you Kim!
    by lw at 10/08/08 3:36PM
  • wise
    We're praying for you and your family. We worship with Jennifer.
    by wise at 10/08/08 8:46PM
  • travelagentwendi
    You are in our prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything for you.
    by travelagentwendi at 10/09/08 9:01AM
  • carolattheriver
    Kim, I am praying for you, too. I attend with your Grandparents.
    by carolattheriver at 10/09/08 12:34PM
  • AlanL
    Said a prayer for you just now.
    by AlanL at 10/09/08 12:45PM
  • mattandkylesmom
    Kim, you are in my prayers.
    by mattandkylesmom at 10/10/08 12:12AM
  • sunshinelc
    Thinking about you and praying for you.
    by sunshinelc at 10/10/08 12:20AM
  • ambera
    We're thinking about you & praying for you constantly. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    by ambera at 10/10/08 8:50AM
  • kennen
    we've been praying!
    by kennen at 10/10/08 9:47AM
  • kerifieldsrice
    praying for you here in Columbia South Carolina!! xoxo
    by kerifieldsrice at 10/10/08 10:42AM
  • emersonk78
    You are in this Emerson family's prayers, and all at Eastside are mindful of your struggles. You have our sympathy and prayers.
    by emersonk78 at 10/10/08 3:14PM

08/27/08 11:48AM

Today was Katies 1st day back to school and she was so excited. I had mixed feelings about her going but overall I know that she will have a great time and enjoy it and it is only two days a week so it will be good for both of us.

Katie ready to go to school.
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I need these muscles to hold this backpack.
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This is to early.
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I am off to school.
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I think that Kiley was excited to have some one on one time with mommy today.
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  • bigdeborah
    TOO CUTE!!!
    by bigdeborah at 08/27/08 11:50AM
  • melissakaye
    Cute pictures! I love the one of Katie yawning & the last one of Kiley....EXCEPT, you know I don't approve of how she is buckled!
    by melissakaye at 08/27/08 12:20PM
  • teelduo
    awwwwwwwwwww
    by teelduo at 08/27/08 12:31PM
  • losteeyore
    Katie must have buckled Kiley in, RIGHT???
    by losteeyore at 08/28/08 12:10AM
  • lauraroseborough
    Those are some cute pictures. Your girls are so adorable. I hope to find you all doing well.
    by lauraroseborough at 08/28/08 12:55AM
  • melissakaye
    See you soon! :)
    by melissakaye at 08/28/08 10:29AM
  • bravedave
    Good times.
    by bravedave at 08/28/08 7:09PM
  • nugglefriendcuz
    Glad she enjoys school.
    by nugglefriendcuz at 09/01/08 7:25AM
  • texas_kandikane
    :)
    by texas_kandikane at 09/09/08 4:20PM
  • audreyr
    cute!
    by audreyr at 09/26/08 10:05AM
  • melissakaye
    Did Lance like my sunset pictures? I should give him credit for suggesting that I take those! :)
    by melissakaye at 09/28/08 11:47PM
  • jenmurff
    You need to update, girl! I bet Kiley looks totally different by now! :)
    by jenmurff at 09/28/08 11:52PM