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We managed to get checked out of our 5 star Best Western;) Kathie and Lauren took the shuttle over to the hospital and were met by Lynette, Bob and Sophie and Kaitlyn. Since we were 2 hours early for Kathie's check-in, we all went to the mini park outside the Rotary House (the Marriot hotel connected to and owned by the Hospital where we will be staying for a few days so we can take shifts being with Kathie) and took some family pictures. Here's Kathie with her youngest grandbabies:) (Kaitlyn is in green, Sophie is in the white and black).

At 11:00 Bob and Kathie headed over to the hospital and Lynette and Lauren stayed outside to play with the girls. Lauren headed over around 11:30 and Lynette and the girls got some lunch. Then Lauren and Lynette swapped with the girls so Lynette could sit with Kathie for a bit too.

Around 3, they finally took Kathie up into the prep area and only Bob could go so Lynette and Lauren are waiting around the hotel with Kaitlyn and Sophie until Bob calls. We'll let you know when she actually goes in for surgery - we expect it to be shortly.

Many of you asked about prayers. Kathie asked that the Mother Teresa prayer was said again:

Mother Teresa, you served God as a source of comfort and consolation to the terminally ill meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the sick and needy. In times of hopelessness, where poverty and dying would give way to dispair, you gave hope in the promise of the Resurrection. The helpless were helped whenever, wherever and however needed in the Lord's name; He who is the giver and taker of life. May we follow your example and become instruments accepting the call to do His Will and following the command to love our neighbor as ourselves.God has called you to inherit a place among the saints. May the church one day soon recognize you as Saint Mother Teresa, the patron of the terminally ill and care givers. Please intercede on behalf of Kathleen, who is ill and in need of a miracle, that God will cure her of cancer, keep her family and friends in His tender care, and manifest His plan that she may know and fulfill the purpose for which she was created. When her task is complete, give the courage to continue to live in faith and love until called to Yourself.

Amen.

We'll update soon.

Posted by Lauren