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1.24 - PRAYER WARRIORS, PLEASE PRAY

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The Hassey Family
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This is an incredibly difficult update. One that I’m giving to help myself process the latest news that we’ve received about our Dottie girl, but also so that each and every one of our prayer warriors can be lifting our girl up in prayer.

The mass that was removed from Dottie’s nose was a tumor … and it is cancerous. 

Cancer.

Not only does our Dottie girl have Aicardi Syndrome, Triple X Syndrome, Diabetes Insipidus, and cleft lip and palate, but now … cancer. 

Cancer.

Why? Were those other things not enough??

So now, with a snow storm looming, we are scheduled to be readmitted to the hospital tomorrow (Sunday) evening for monitoring of Dottie’s Diabetes Insipidus, in preparation for a sedated brain MRI, spinal MRI, and lumbar puncture, followed by an overnight EEG, all happening Monday into Tuesday. While Pathology continues to work on trying to figure out what type of cancer our girl has, Oncology and Neurology will be getting images of almost the entirety of Dottie’s body, in order to help us determine the best course of action and treatment. 

I still can’t believe we are here. Until we know what type, where, treatment, and prognosis, I think my brain has kind of shut down. It hasn’t totally sunk in. I don’t want to believe it. But, once again … how incredibly unfair. I’m trying to continue to walk by faith, but I feel like right now I’m spending most of my time on the floor. I don’t even want to talk to God right now. All I want to do is give Him the silent treatment, because clearly He hasn’t been listening to me anyway. 

So, all of our prayer warriors, please be praying fervently for our Dottie girl and all of her doctors and nurses. That these tests and the subsequent recovery goes smoothly and much better than last time. That we would get the images and information that is needed to make informed decisions. That we will have the best possible scenario, not the worst. And that in the waiting we would continue to trust that God is in control. I know that He has not stepped off of His throne, but please pray that I would be able to get up off of the floor and keep walking in faith. 

Lord, give us strength - for ourselves,
for our Dottie girl, and for Charlie. Give us patience and peace in the waiting. Help us to keep trusting You, even when it feels like the trust has been broken. Most of all, please, please, please protect our Dottie girl. 

Kara Hassey
19 days ago

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Betsy Cheeseman

So hard to find words....My heart is lying with you quietly on the floor with this heartbreaking news. The wisdom to ask for others to pray expresses your faith even in your shock and deepest unspeakable sorrow. Just know you all are loved and not alone in this sad and exhausting journey as you care for your precious Dottie. Thank-you for the update so we can lift you up while you are down💔🙏
  • 19 days ago

Sherry Smith

Kara I’m your prayer warrior. Your mother is my dear friend. She has let the women in our study follow your journey. Dottie is our little “sequoia”, we admit with you we don’t know how God is going to work things out, so we continue to pray for all involved that his handiwork will be seen and her little life woven into our hearts will be like a safety net for you. When you can’t cry, or sleep, can’t utter a sound or whisper to God for help, know your Dotties soul is heavenly formed and was put on this timeline with purpose, and we lift you up.
  • 19 days ago

Mindy South

Oh no...so very sorry! Praying that you would feel Jesus holding you close as you grieve. Jesus, please comfort and sustain. Be strong on their behalf, Jesus. In Your mighty name we ask, amen.
  • 19 days ago

Karen Rugg-Klapheke

Kara, you must be undone with this news. You have my prayers, when you can’t pray yourself. Your mama’s heart is enough.
  • 19 days ago

Linda Hassey

There are no words. I’m so so sorry..
Praying daily for strength and guidance for you and Mike. Gid bless this beautiful family
  • 19 days ago

phyllis hassey

Praying so hard for Dottie, you' Mike and all your family. God is still with you, stay strong.
  • 19 days ago

Anna Blake

I have no words but only prayers for Dottie and our family. My heart breaks as I read your words and I am deeply sorry for everything you’ve endured and continuing to endure. I love you all so very much , hold on to each other and your faith. I feel helpless to do anything except to cry out to God. I’m so sorry.
  • 18 days ago

Liz Cone

Praying for your precious family ❤️
  • 17 days ago
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