September 28, 2014

A Big Thank You to All You Bikers

As most of you know we have been battling this cancer for 2 years. Before that Cassandra was pregnant with Elliot. So for about 2 years and 9 months Cassandra has not felt normal. It is starting to take a toll on her. Even though we are lowering her pain meds she still has lingering pain here and there as well as occasional spikes of pain. Keytruda also has side effects. One of them being joint pain which Cassandra is now experiencing. We are also lowering the steroids which saps her energy. In Cassandra's own words, she is tired of being tired and in pain.

Even with all this pain Cassandra wants to push herself to become more independent. Lowering her steroids will go a long way to helping her walk again. October 7th is her next treatment. We are hoping that with every treatment she will see better or faster results.

Bikes, Blues, and BBQ was held this week. Some of the people at JB Hunt held a poker run for Cassandra. Altogether, they raised $3500 for us. That money and other donations to our gofundme site have really gone a long way to helping us pay some of our medical debt. We cannot thank you all enough for everything you have done.

Its been a while since we have posted any pictures. Here is Cassandra getting some quality time with Little E before bedtime.

Eric

15 comments:

  1. What a precious photo, mother and child. Such little miracles. Cassie, keep fighting girl. We are all behind you and praying for just one more little miracle that you need!! We love you and wish we could do alittle more each day.

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  2. What a special picture of you and Little E. That is so sweet. Love it. I love those cuddle times with the kids. Keep on fighting girl. You are going to beat this yet!!! We all have our cards on you. Just keep taking one baby step at a time, and you will be down the path in no time. We are all praying for you guys. Enjoy this nice fall weather and know that we love you.

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  3. That picture is precious. Your little guy and you hugging. So sweet. I pray, pray, pray you get to feeling a little better with each day girl. I thought about you over the weekend and hoped you were feeling a bit better. You are a fighter girl. Don't give up girl, God willing you can still do this. You have overcome so much. You are a trooper. So many people love you that do not even know you, me included. Hope your able to feel the nice fall weather with some windows open. Take care Miss Cassandria, talk to you soon.

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  4. You can't help but just love those cuddle times with the little person you have so much love for....so sweet and just warms you through and through...Keep fighting Cassandra...won't be long before you are back up and chasing him everywhere. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Better days are ahead.

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  5. Cassie,
    Take advantage of all those cuddle times you can get, they grow up way to fast. Hope you are getting stronger everyday and wish I could take your pain away. I love you and you are an amazing person.

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  6. Good morning. Want to send hugs and well wishes your way this morning. I hope today is a good day for you. Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way by so many people. I pray each day your see a bit of improvement. It's been a long jouryney for you girl and you have fought and fought like no other person I've even heard of. What an inspiration you are girl. I cannot wait to hear your next improvement, it won't been far away I'm sure. Love, hugs, thoughts and prayers for you, your husband and precious son.

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  7. I just wanted to send you a short note to let you know your Mother/Son picture is so beautiful and such a treasure to see. How the love you two are sharing is radiating out amongst all of us, even in a quiet moment. Please try not to be discouraged....I know that sounds so silly, but God loves you so very much and is walking with you at all times. Take your time and don't push yourself so hard....you are such an amazing individual. Relax and let this new process work within and let it spread throughout to help remove & fight everything too. Soon it will all work together and hopefully that "sunshine" will be shining brightly again for you!! Remember....tie the knot and hang on, and we'll all be here to help you with that rope. Keep standing tall and your family, loving husband Eric and that handsome lil son Elliott all right there by your side, will help you to keep fighting so you can get stronger everyday! Also know that none of us would ever think less of you when you need to take time out to rest or even get mad at this situation because you've had a lot to endure (that is perfectly okay girlfriend) ...so do it! We just want you to know we are all here for you, rooting you on, loving you and asking the Good Lord to please, please, help you kick this to the curb!!!! May God release all the pain you feel and may he give you some comfort....don't forget we're all here praying for you!!!! God Bless and I hope you have a nice evening!!!! :)

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  8. Good morning Schmits. I woke up in the night thinking of you Cassandria and praying you were feeling some releive and starting to get a sign of feeling better. Every little bit will add up to big changes later... do not give up! I almost feel guilty for saying that not really knowing how bad it has been for you. I just know we have got been witness to the awesome endurance and positive attitude you have shown. I pray this new medicine will work well!!! I'm sure it will, it just takes a little time. We love you and your family and would love to have God place his hand on you and heal you as we know he can. Thoughts, Hugs and lots of prayers coming your way girl!!!

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  9. I know that you are feeling a lot better today girl. The fall is sure in the air today, and that wind is blowing blowing. Get the hot chocolate, hot tea or coffee ready because you may want some these next 2 or 3 days. We have had a good summer and I know that you will enjoy the fall weather also. Fall begins the cuddle time with your love ones, and especially the little one. I love that picture of you two in the rocking chair. Mine is all grown up now and has a child of his own, but I would love to have those times back again. Enjoy and we love you and praying for all of you.

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  10. Thoughts and Prayers are with you Cassandra. Try to stay strong and knowing we're all rooting for you. God bless you with a speedy recovery.

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  11. First off HUGS. Hope today is a good day for you and your family. Cannot belive we are already into October. I'm sure little Elliot is getting excited about Halloween. I hope you can post pics of him in his costume! I pray you have a good day today Cassandra and that with each passing day you can see a bit of improvement. We are all thinking and praying for you girl!! Keep fighting like only you know how to do. Bless you girl and your family.

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  12. Happy Friday!!! A "Big Bird" told us you've been having some better days....Thank God for that....I so hope that continues for you each day! Dress warm it's chilly out there and get a fire going with your cocoa and enjoy this wonderful fall beginning!!! Have a beautiful day and bless you & your family....kudos for no more pain with lots of prayers!!!! :)

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  13. Good afternoon sunshine! Oh my goodness, I almost started doing the 'happy dance' after reading the last post above saying you were having some better days. Every little step counts!! So happy that makes me want to pray harder for thanks thus far and pray that God continues to ease your pain and put you back in action to take care of that bundle of joy. We love you here and pray, pray, pray for you girl!!! Hugs and take care of each other.

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  14. Cassie you are such a strong young women, I admire your will to do all that you can by yourself. But I want you to know that angels have been sent to surround you with Gods Grace and to help you in anyway they can. Bless you Cassie and remember we all are praying for you and your precious baby as well as your Strong Husband. God Bless
    Your cousin Anita

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  15. May God be with u. Precious pic

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