We sent an email to our friends and families to share that Kari was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
We're going to use this site to provide updates on Kari, the kids and Team H in general.
It was less than one week from finding something wrong to the diagnosis that it is cancer. We're still reeling from this and digesting it. The next few weeks for us will be a vague, uncertain, frustrating time trying to understand the next steps. We have a lot more to learn and people to meet.
We were happy to meet Dr. Constantine Godellas at Loyola. He will be doing Kari's surgery. He was recommended to us by several people and he seems very knowledgeable and compassionate. We feel like we're in good hands. The up coming week is full of tests including bone scans, CT's and more MRI's. After Kari finishes these, we meet again with the Cancer team to finalize the plan of action and schedule the surgery.
Kari had some lab work done and chest x-rays taken today. The good news is that the chest x-rays are clear. That is a relief to hear.
We're encouraged by the messages of hope and the success stories that we have heard over this short time. It is amazing the number of lives that breast cancer effects. More amazing to us are the number of people who fight and survive. Kari will be one of them.
We have done our best to personally reach out to as many of you as possible before we made this post. We have had lots of well wishes and offers of support from our friends and family.
Our families have set up a few different ways that people can help Team H. Check out the calendar at Lotsa Helping Hands. For those who have offered to make meals, check out the calendar there. Additionally, an account has been set up at Perfect Dinner. Check out the link in the sidebar for more information.
We know that we are blessed to have our marriage, two beautiful children, strong families and great friends. There is no other option outside of beating this and moving on with our lives. We thank you all for being there for us.
Sincerely,
Kari, Jay, James & Katie
The Harris Family.
7 comments:
kari, know you and your family will be in our prayers. you will beat this and our family is here to help in any way possible!
with love and prayers,
linda + jared + isabella + samuel
Kari, I just heard the news. I am so sorry. You are a strong person and I know you can beat this. You have lots of women in Oak Park pulling for you and here when you need them.
Margaret Ciacciarelli
Kari and Jay, We will all do this together. Just like your mom and dad helped me. Contact me when you are ready. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.
Love, Tom and Sue Drogos
Team H- I and my family will be sending positive vibes your way over the coming months. Know that we are here if you need anything (I will check out the site your friends set up). Feel free to drop the kids off anytime you need a break. You will beat this.
Matt
To the entire Harris family - Our playgroup family has been there for each other through thick and through thin...we are standing by and ready to help with anything you might need. Know how much you are in our thoughts and prayers! With love from the Whalens.
Kari and Jay, please know we are with you every step of the way. You are in our thoughts and prayers every day. With Love, Jocelyne, Mark, and Joel
Kari, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Ninette
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