tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post74350388176564839..comments2024-03-27T18:25:13.690-04:00Comments on Runs for Cookies: New update on MarkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-24175126100198657152014-03-22T04:34:33.614-04:002014-03-22T04:34:33.614-04:00I hope everything is ok. Prayers you all!I hope everything is ok. Prayers you all!Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-37785179014284687442014-03-22T02:00:23.515-04:002014-03-22T02:00:23.515-04:00I hope everything is okay Katie. I fear the worst ...I hope everything is okay Katie. I fear the worst right now. You are in my prayers, as well as your family and of course Mark. May peace be with you Katie. Hugs from Texas.Brokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104584176721571677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21974751360183440282014-03-22T01:59:56.396-04:002014-03-22T01:59:56.396-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17104584176721571677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-48112037766909766522014-03-21T23:28:32.087-04:002014-03-21T23:28:32.087-04:00uh-oh - your lack of a post today worries me but e...uh-oh - your lack of a post today worries me but encourages me to encourage you on the difficult journey you and your family are traveling. Love to you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-22370681503605957982014-03-21T22:40:00.747-04:002014-03-21T22:40:00.747-04:00Oh, Katie. I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll...Oh, Katie. I'm so sorry to hear that. I'll definitely be praying for Mark and you. <br /><br />I think it's good you're being honest about how scared you are. You are being brave enough to admit this could derail you; that takes a lot of strength. I think the fact that you recognize this as an unavoidable emotional trial says a lot about how far you've come. Have you thought Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04832579443729094625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-29993458839359392972014-03-21T21:29:37.735-04:002014-03-21T21:29:37.735-04:00PS....Oops! Meant Woman's WORLD!
DedePS....Oops! Meant Woman's WORLD!<br /><br />DedeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-2862954861346372162014-03-21T21:27:18.638-04:002014-03-21T21:27:18.638-04:00Katie, so sorry that this is happening. Sending yo...Katie, so sorry that this is happening. Sending you and Mark good energy. We are all here for you. BTW, picked up Woman's Day tonight with you in it, looking forward to reading it. <br /><br />DedeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-47402701151487631302014-03-21T18:30:44.617-04:002014-03-21T18:30:44.617-04:00I'm so sorry to hear this. I truly believe th...I'm so sorry to hear this. I truly believe that Mark's adult life was better because of your family. The things you have done for him are things a family does. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lorendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665587604100291037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-15036358520890416782014-03-21T18:25:32.250-04:002014-03-21T18:25:32.250-04:00Katie, you are right to feel any and all feelings ...Katie, you are right to feel any and all feelings you have about this. It is a huge blow to your entire family. Mark is someone who is and will always be a VERY important part of your life. Kick scream cry and get as mad as you want. Then you have to pick yourself up and carry on. You are stronger than food and you are braver than calories. Give yourself some credit. you have come SO far and Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886326211399940276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-89045895252263705212014-03-21T17:36:20.595-04:002014-03-21T17:36:20.595-04:00So sorry to hear Mark is not doing well. He is ve...So sorry to hear Mark is not doing well. He is very lucky to have you and your family. He sounds like quite a guy. Keeping you in my thoughts. Kim Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17274727390114602720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-31734807425054188812014-03-21T15:44:18.790-04:002014-03-21T15:44:18.790-04:00We are praying so hard for him and for you. Caring...We are praying so hard for him and for you. Caring for someone can be exhausting. <br /><br />Today was a hard day. ONE day. You know that one day of healthy eating doesn't make you skinny, just like one day of crappy eating doesn't make you fat. You are dealing with more than the usual stress. Don't be hard on yourself, because that will make it seem worse. You are okay. It will be Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829691783217393974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-11829305829707809732014-03-21T15:02:26.912-04:002014-03-21T15:02:26.912-04:00Katie,
I am tearing up, because I think all of th...Katie,<br /><br />I am tearing up, because I think all of the people who read this blog feel as if Mark has become a part of our lives. I knew the day would come when you would have to say that he was declining, but dreaded it too. The work he has done has kept him going, and I think he does feel like he can relax now that he is in a place where he feels safe and comfortable. It's really all Chastity :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-82867802026750361142014-03-21T14:28:23.638-04:002014-03-21T14:28:23.638-04:00So sorry for the news...that has to be so hard. I ...So sorry for the news...that has to be so hard. I will get another postcard in the mail to him today... --Mishka...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14989843755827170550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-77001733679963703002014-03-21T14:23:29.778-04:002014-03-21T14:23:29.778-04:00Katie, I am so sorry for this difficult time that ...Katie, I am so sorry for this difficult time that you are going through. You have touched not only Mark's life, but the lives of thousands of people through sharing his story on your blog. Treasure the good memories you have and are creating with him. What an incredible lesson you are teaching your boys by your example of all you have done. I think most of your readers, myself included, Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05542459403714730705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-59959621094931121712014-03-21T14:10:26.317-04:002014-03-21T14:10:26.317-04:00I cried reading this. Even only Mark knew how much...I cried reading this. Even only Mark knew how much he means to all of us - even those who never met him but have only heard about his story. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL of you.Erinhttp://www.twitter.com/erin_hbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-66264216620137055992014-03-21T13:39:46.827-04:002014-03-21T13:39:46.827-04:00You are not selfish at all, it's a realistic c...You are not selfish at all, it's a realistic concern. My Mom has cancer and is going to require extensive care. And aside from all the worries about her health and mental well being we do HAVE to worry about ourselves. Our lives and issues dont stop, and its a legit concern to worry how to handle it all. The Care team even made a point to say that we needed to be sure to take care of SBucklynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-75270396241112691192014-03-21T12:10:48.471-04:002014-03-21T12:10:48.471-04:00I will be praying for Mark and for you and your fa...I will be praying for Mark and for you and your family. He is very blessed to have people who love him and want only the best for him. And you are blessed to have learned such valuable lessons from him. Lots of love to you this weekend!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948216680414319999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-39712694067468403042014-03-21T12:07:54.467-04:002014-03-21T12:07:54.467-04:00I have read your blog for years and have never mad...I have read your blog for years and have never made comment. I just could not help but feel for you today though. My grandmother was diagnosed with cancer and I have never experienced it before that. It is just an emotional ride up and down just about everyday. I think the hardest part was the her having a great day and then the next day she was barely there and then the next week she was great Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-35135264784840112982014-03-21T11:54:46.719-04:002014-03-21T11:54:46.719-04:00So sorry!! Definitely keeping him in my prayers, a...So sorry!! Definitely keeping him in my prayers, and your family as well. Let us know the results when you hear. Melissa C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01500451132843449426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-21113310636686222182014-03-21T11:02:36.078-04:002014-03-21T11:02:36.078-04:00It says a lot about you katie that Mark's situ...It says a lot about you katie that Mark's situation is affecting you so strongly. I hope you can be strong for him, as you have been right along--he will need you now more than ever. I have my own challenges in that area as my own husband faces a battle with incurable cancer. It's the toughest thing I have ever had to face, and I'm trying to be strong, but it's not easy. I know itdupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-38321206922644327352014-03-21T10:39:26.209-04:002014-03-21T10:39:26.209-04:00I am so sorry you are going through this. I agree ...I am so sorry you are going through this. I agree with all the kind words that everyone has written so far - you were exactly where you needed to be, at the group home, waiting for the doctor, with Mark and with C. And now you need to let go of the guilt that you didn't do everything you planned to do in the day. You just had your emotional legs knocked out from beneath you! Take time to Linda Schumacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327768036414405117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-33150419862792246082014-03-21T09:35:36.270-04:002014-03-21T09:35:36.270-04:00I'm so sorry that things aren't going bett...I'm so sorry that things aren't going better. He seems to have reached his goal, he worked hard to get home and now maybe he just wants the peace. It's so different for each cancer patient but all any of us can do is love them and respect the way they choose to spend the rest of their time here. It's not selfish at all to think of how it could affect your own journey but Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-76861825146336466102014-03-21T09:06:29.412-04:002014-03-21T09:06:29.412-04:00So many prayers are being sent to all of you.
Mar...So many prayers are being sent to all of you. <br />Mark is so loved and the fact that you've shared his story with so many people is incredible. Awkward Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384111375687653300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-1927178933973398872014-03-21T09:01:14.570-04:002014-03-21T09:01:14.570-04:00I'm sorry to hear Mark has had a downturn. At ...I'm sorry to hear Mark has had a downturn. At least he is where he wants to be now and making him comfortable is the most important thing.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781375451012608773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904256286279591900.post-26128422034602045022014-03-21T08:35:39.346-04:002014-03-21T08:35:39.346-04:00I usually don't comment, but I wanted to say s...I usually don't comment, but I wanted to say something today. Hospice is a wonderful organization that's sole purpose is to make the end comfortable for the patient and a bit easier for the care giver. They not only offer pain management support but emotional support as well. My dad died three years ago of a terribly painful, fast progressing cancer. While the end was an emotional Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com