2-1-2012 update
February 1st, 2012
Karen has slipped in and out of consciousness these last few days and has slept most of today she is not eating and has not since early morning hours of Friday…..a couple of pieces of apple and orange Sunday but not any food…..her water intake is limited to less than 20 or 30cc and she has not drank today…..she has a sweet, sweet spirit today and has talked to Melody tonight…..the hospice nurses woke her to bath and assess her today and she has slept the rest of the time ….her urine output is minimal……..continue to pray she has a peaceful journey with no pain…..
Dale will be moved to Tulsa tomorrow to a OSU rehab facility…I will update exact location tomorrow…..he is still on a vent but not having to do dialysis now……to road to recovery will be long but has held his own and not gotten worse…..
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42 Comments
Add your own1. Brenda Lewis | February 1st, 2012 at 8:51 pm
I pray for peace and strength.
2. leesa | February 1st, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Doug you amaze me. Thank you for your communication with all of us who love Karen dearly.
Our prayers are with all of you as you journey through this together.
3. Dorothy Siler | February 1st, 2012 at 9:23 pm
We love you Baker Family! I know God will give each of you peace and strength through this next step of Karen’s journey. Prayers going up!
4. Karmen Andrews | February 1st, 2012 at 10:25 pm
I pray for you all every day.
5. Troy Jones | February 1st, 2012 at 10:51 pm
Fonda, Steely and I have been praying so much for you all through this journey. Doug, you and Karen are such strong, amazing people and your willingness to be so open is a beautiful thing. You said God has a plan and I believe that. We Joneses love you guys so much and will continue to pray for peace through this journey. Anything we can do, big or small, please ask and we will be there. Troy
6. Holly Maschino | February 2nd, 2012 at 5:23 am
Doug, I’ve been following this blog for a couple of years. You and your family are such a great example of love and faith. I pray for you all as you travel this journey with your sweet, sweet Karen.
7. Stephanie | February 2nd, 2012 at 5:33 am
What a wonderful legacy Karen has given us – her extended friend family. She and I always talked about our kids,too, and when I would say ‘ You gave great kids’, she would say ‘Yes they are.’. The important values of life she, alongside with you, instilled and exhibited for all of us. She has answered her Call for the Kingdom and will certainly hear ‘well done faithful servant’.
I wish I was closer. Wish I was there! But God has a plan for us all. I pray without ceasing for my sweet KK and especially all of you. Our arms of love reach all the way from TX!
Love you dearly. We are always here for you.
Neal and Steph
8. Jon Ramsey | February 2nd, 2012 at 7:02 am
Doug, Kim and I are praying for you, Karen, and the kids. Thank you for sharing your families journey with us, your family has been and continues to be an inspiration for us all.
Love you,
Jon and Kim
9. Martha James | February 2nd, 2012 at 7:24 am
Thank you, Doug, for all your faithful and faith-filled blogs you posted during these years of Karen’s valiantly fought battle with cancer. The last time I had lunch with her she said firmly, “God will take care of me.” Her heart never wavered from that conviction.
And your consistent prayer, “God’s will– Nothing more, Nothing less, Nothing else,” will forever have an impact on my life.
Love and prayers always,
Martha James
10. Tonya | February 2nd, 2012 at 7:25 am
Love and prayers to you and sweet Karen.
11. Marian Gilkerson | February 2nd, 2012 at 7:37 am
The peace of God be with you each minute & each day. Your family demonstrates the true Christain family. The Lord be with you & give you strength.
12. David Snider | February 2nd, 2012 at 8:14 am
God Bless.
13. Linda Townley | February 2nd, 2012 at 9:34 am
Doug thanks for the constant updates. Your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers! I continue to pray for peace and strength for the whole Baker family. Love you guys very much!
14. Alicia Ingle | February 2nd, 2012 at 9:46 am
Doug, my thoughts continue to be with you, Karen and your family.
15. Cambria Campbell | February 2nd, 2012 at 9:47 am
We love you guys and pray you find peace and rest in Him.
Camey, Scott and the kids
16. Terry Berton Patterson | February 2nd, 2012 at 10:07 am
Karen is on my mind constantly…Your little family is such a perfect example of God’s Love. I continue to pray for peace and comfort for all of you!
17. Karin Lidberg | February 2nd, 2012 at 10:40 am
My prayer for all of you is peace during this difficult time. Your family has blessed so many may you be blessed! Love to all
18. Melanie | February 2nd, 2012 at 11:09 am
God Bless all of your family and all of Karens caretakers.
19. Amy Deering | February 2nd, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Praying for you all.
Tony & Amy
20. Sonya burks | February 2nd, 2012 at 2:24 pm
Matt 8:14….WHEN JESUS CAME INTO PETERS’ HOUSE, HE SAW PETERS’ MOTHER IN LAW LYING IN BED WITH A FEVER. HE TOUCHED HER HAND & THE FEVER LEFT HER, & SHE GOT UP & BEGAN TO WAIT ON HIM. WHEN EVENING CAME, MANY WHO WERE DEMON POSESSED WERE BROUGHT TO HIM… & HE DROVE OUT THE SPIRITS WITH A WORD & HEALED ALLL THE SICK. THIS WAS TO FULFILL WHAT WAS SPOKEN THROUGH THE PROPHET.. ISAIAH..”HE HIMSELF TOOK UP OUR INFIRMITIES & CARRIED OUR DISEASES.”
21. John and Pat Fechner | February 2nd, 2012 at 5:22 pm
May God’s peace that passes all understanding
fill your heart.
22. Mary | February 2nd, 2012 at 6:29 pm
You don’t know me, but I’ve followed your blog and have been so inspired by your story. I was diagnosed with stage 3 clear cell ovarian cancer in July 2010. I also was in a trial, GOG-252 and had IP/IV cisplatin and taxol, along with Avastin. My last Avastin treatment was scheduled for the day before Thanksgiving 2011. A week prior to that, I discovered a lump in my breast and unfortunately it was cancer – breast cancer, not ovarian that had metastized. So I’m back in chemo for 6 cycles and then a double masectomy. Your story of Karen’s journey and your family and friend’s support has been a source of comfort and inspiration to me. Sometimes I am so MAD at God, then I come to this blog and I feel His arms wrapped around me. I am praying that Karen finds those arms, as she has many, many times and they wrap her in warmth and light. Thank you for your posts over the years.
23. Bonnie Reber | February 2nd, 2012 at 6:38 pm
Praying for PEACE to all of the Baker family. XOXOX
24. Rick Reiley | February 2nd, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Doug, Karen and family- DJ and I are so touched by your travels through this difficult time. Each breath, each word, each glimpse, each moment a treasure beyond compare. Please know that we too have had similar experience, and that we admire and appreciate your openness in this matter of extremely personal nature.
May God bless and warm you and assure you in these most humbling moments.
25. Doug and Becky Withiam | February 2nd, 2012 at 6:47 pm
You and Karen have been such an inspiration and blessing to so many of us, that words cannot express it. Prayers for your family as you go through this journey together. Much love from the Withiams.
26. Susie & Steve Porter | February 2nd, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Your love and strength are amazing! God bless all of you! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Susie Porter
27. Brandy | February 2nd, 2012 at 7:46 pm
I am sorry your family is going through this i will be praying for all of you guys and Karen keeps having no pain! I Pray for the best!
28. Kayla Siler | February 2nd, 2012 at 8:34 pm
Oh Baker family, how I love you dearly! We serve such an awesome God! I praise Jesus for the examples you and Karen have been in my life and I am so blessed to be apart of your life. I am constantly praying for your sweet family and praise the Lord for what He has done through your family.
My heart is crying out to our beautiful Father on behalf of your family and the comfort of all of you, your hearts, your emotions, your pain, and your love for one another. Our God is faithful and the verse that I can’t get out of my heart is Psalm 34:3.
“Proclaim with me the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt His name together.” Praying for you all in this difficult time. Praying Karen is resting in peace and pain free and that the Lord’s will be done.
I love you guys! Kayla
29. Vicki O. | February 2nd, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Love and prayers for your family. May the Joy of our Lord be your strength!
30. Sara Kuykendall | February 2nd, 2012 at 9:31 pm
May the Lord wrap his loving arms around you all and hold you tightly!! Prayers to Karen, Doug and the entire family
31. Jan and Liz Watkins | February 2nd, 2012 at 10:18 pm
Doug, Karen and family.
We are praying for you. Though, the miles and years separate us. Memories of the past keep you fondly on our hearts. We love you.
32. Jeremiah Dreier | February 3rd, 2012 at 2:14 am
I am keeping one of the most amazing families I have ever known in my prayers, I love you all, you were a big part of my life growing up.
33. Mark and Susan | February 3rd, 2012 at 2:26 pm
Your love and acceptance of this situation continues to amaze Mark and me. I just think of those on the other side who anxiously await Karen’s arrival in heaven. How wonderful for Karen when she meets Jesus gave to face. That being said, our hearts grieve for you, sweet Doug, and for your adorable children— and for all of us who love her so much. I know God will lift you into his arms and carry you. We will all be there for you.
34. Jill Todd | February 3rd, 2012 at 2:48 pm
You are in my prayers daily,,,I agree with Susan, your acceptance of this situation amazes me also.. Karen will have one big reward awaiting for her in heaven.. There is alot of us praying for you all.. God Bless
35. Judy Burris | February 3rd, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Doug your family is in my thoughts and prayers…..such an awesome family!
36. Tony and Joanna Rudkin | February 3rd, 2012 at 8:35 pm
You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
37. Mick Fenn | February 3rd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
I have no words for this; I absolutley have no words that I think will give you & the kids any comfort. So I’ll just pray tonight for your request to be granted Doug, and I’ll pray that your journey to healing from her loss is smooth as well….Mick
38. Sharon Kerr | February 3rd, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Praying for you all. Doug & Karen you have an amazing family. Your love and faith is truely inspirational. I love you guys.
39. Jeanita and Jack Cook | February 5th, 2012 at 12:35 am
Doug you and Karen amaze me so much. Karen you have shown such great strength with each battle that satan has thrown at you, never giving in and never giving up. Im sure at times you wanted to throw in the towel. But you didnt. You’re a remarkable woman and the legacy you leave behind will be remembered forever. Doug you have been a wonderful husband, standing by your wife, wishing you could take her pain, wishing you could fight her battle. Your rewards await in heaven. Karen you have fought long and hard and through it all you kept your faith. We keep your family lifted up in prayers. Doug call anytime day or night if you need anything. Love, prayers, and peace to your family.
40. Kay | February 5th, 2012 at 3:19 pm
Doug, your family is in out thoughts & prayers all the time. I know Karen will be
ok even though I keep praying for a miracle.
You & the kids keep hanging in together. We
love you guys. Kay & Joe
41. Vickie Meeks | February 5th, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Keeping you all in our prayers. You all are awesome. Stay strong God is there. We love the Baker Family. Vickie & Lynn
42. Molly Payne | February 5th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
Miracles indeed do happen. As someone posted somewhere earlier – “Karen is the miracle”. Karen, her story, the Baker family – have and continue to show us the Miracle. The miracle of LOVE.
My thoughts and prayers continue to go out for you all.
“On the wings of a snow white dove, He sends his pure, sweet LOVE. A sign from above…on the wings of a dove…”
For some reason I needed to share that song…
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