You wouldn’t guess it from the glowing photo above, but our family received some bad news recently: Karen’s cancer has returned. She asked me to share her news with you all.
She fought endometrial cancer with a hysterectomy, radiation and chemo 2.5 years ago.
Sadly, she had some symptoms a few weeks ago that took her back to the doctor and an MRI uncovered a mass the size of an orange in her pelvis. Two lymph nodes are also cancerous as well. I spent Sunday night in the emergency room with her due to some severe back pain.
This morning she’s in a very serious surgery to remove the three spots, and if all goes well she’ll be in the hospital for about a week. When she has recovered from surgery, hopefully about 6 weeks from now, she’ll undergo 6 more weeks of intensive radiation and likely a bit of chemo again. She is in very good hands at the University of Virginia.
Karen is an incredibly strong and positive woman, so we are all hoping for the best.
Please send all the positive vibes you can muster 
Haley S. says
Thinking of you all and sending good vibes her way <3
Madison @ E&C says
Oh Kath and Matt, I’m sending prayers to you both, and to Karen as well. Cancer is a horrible, horrible disease that my family knows well. Please keep us updated and know that you are being supported from afar.
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
I’m so sorry to hear this 🙁 Thinking of you all and wishing her a speedy recovery!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
So sorry to hear this but I know she’ll pull through just fine! Sending lots of prayers and virtual hugs to your family!
Jackie says
I hate cancer. My cousin is battling lymphoma currently. Positive thoughts and prayers sent to Karen!
Steph says
I’m so sorry to hear about Karen, Kath. I’ll be thinking about you during this trying time. Karen will do great and beat this again! Can I send you the name of an herbalist that we use out of Ohio? He works wonders and I swear by the power of herbals. Let me know either way. Sending good vibes your way.
Steph
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
Thinking of and praying for you all this morning!
Lynda says
So sorry to hear this news. My prayers are with Karen and her family. I hope the surgery goes well and her recovery as well. Tthanks for sharing with all of us.
Tiffany says
I will be praying for Karen and your family during this time.
Hope says
Hi Kath. I am a long time reader of your blog, but have never posted. I am so sorry to hear about Karen’s cancer returning. She, along with your family will be in my prayers. I am certain that Mazen will be a light during this time. Children are such a blessing!
Judy says
Thinking of all of you and prayers for Karen. Beautiful fotos. Hugs.
Nikki T says
Love and hugs for Karen and your family <3
Katie says
Thinking of your Family at this time. I hope everything goes well <3
Tracy says
Sending prayers and many positive sunshine thoughts to Karen during this difficult time! Wishing her an easy and very speedy revcovery!!
emily says
I am so sorry to hear that Karen is having to go through this again. I will keep you guys in my thoughts.
Carla says
Oh my goodness, what terrible sad news. I will be praying for her – hoping to hear some positive news soon
Melissa says
Thinking of you and your family, keeping all of you in my thoughts and wishing Karen a speedy recovery! <3
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
Oh no!
Thinking of Karen, you & your family in these hard times! Sending all the positive energy I have!
Stay strong!
Katryn says
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your whole family, Kath.
Kate says
I am so sad to hear this! Sending you positive vibes and love from this corner of the world!
Priscilla says
I have been so inspired by Karen. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sending as much positive energy as possible. Best wishes!
Leslie says
Thanks for sharing. I will start praying for Karen right now.
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Oh my goodness. I obviously don’t even know Karen, but my heart just sunk when I read this. Cancer has affected some of my family members and close friends, and it almost makes me angry when I hear of more people being affected by it. Praying for the doctors as they perform the surgery and for Karen as she recovers!
Tina B says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your whole family. Hugs to all of you.
Lori says
So sorry to hear this. T’s and P’s for all of you! Hoping all goes well today and full recovery asap. Take Care!
jm says
Sending wishes of comfort and peace to each of you.
Lynn @ the actor's diet says
Sending tremendous positivity to Karen and your family Kath.
[email protected] Apple of My Eye says
Karen, your in my prayers! Keep fighting love <3
Becca says
Lots of HEALING VIBES being sent Karen’s way. Hang in there, Kath, Matt, Mazen, and family!
Denise says
I have been wondering how Karen was doing. My mother also has cancer so I’ve been reading her story and praying for her. I hate that her cancer has returned, and I will be praying for Karen as well as the whole family during this difficult time.
Carol B says
Prayers being sent on behalf of this beautiful lady! Prayers also being said for you and Matt during this difficult time.
Lindsay says
Sending lots of good thoughts and positive vibes to Karen and cheering her on from NC! We are wishing her a speedy recovery!
Hillary B says
I’m so very sorry to hear this news. I’m sending lots of love into the universe for Karen! Please let me know if it would be helpful to bring over dinner one night in the coming weeks (to either y’all or Karen).
E says
Kath – I’m sorry to hear her cancer returned. My FIL has been through an extremely rare battle with cranial nerve cancer – twice. He’s the only person to survive treatment…and he did it twice now. I know how difficult is is for a family to go through this, but the one thing I reminded everyone when he battled the second time around was the same thing I will tell you…I’m thankful she knew the signs and has a great medical team in place already (that takes some of the stress away). She has been there before, she fought, she won and she will again. Positive and strong vibes to you all!
Alicia says
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending positive vibes to Karen and your family.
rosie says
Definitely sending good vibes to sweet Karen today and as she recovers!! xoxo
Molly says
Not fair.
Sarah says
Karen and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jackie says
Thinking of Karen and your beautiful family…<3
Nicole says
She seems like such a cool lady. Sending healing thoughts to her and all the best to you and your family.
Hannah says
Saying prayers for Karen!
Emma says
Thanks for sharing this with your readers. We all love Karen and are hoping for a great outcome for her.
Jennifer says
Wow, Kath, this is some sad news. I am so sorry to hear about Karen’s cancer returning. My grandfather is battling cancer of the prostate, lymph nodes and throat right now and is going through chemo and radiation in his 80s. I will keep Karen in my thoughts as well.
Heather C says
My prayers to your family!!
Amanda says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your family.
Erin says
So sorry to hear about this heartbreaking news. Sending all of my best thoughts and warmest wishes your direction as you go through all of the challenges (and victories!) to come.
eliza says
Shes in my thoughts! Good vibes coming her way <3
Brett says
Prayers for Karen! She’s blessed to have wonderful family at a time like this. <3 <3
Tara says
I’ll keep Karen (and you all) in my thoughts and prayers!
Christine says
I’ve never commented on your blog before, but I just wanted to tell you that I’ll be praying for Karen!
Michelle says
Thinking & praying for all of you!
Stacy K says
So sad to hear this news! I will keep Karen and your family in my thoughts. I’m sending lots of love and positive vibes to her.
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says
Sending prayers and positive vibes for Karen! I am so sorry she’s having to go through this again.
Kori says
I can’t help but become furious whenever I hear of someone being diagnosed with cancer. The treatment one must go through is incomprehensible, and I so wish there was a magical cure. I sincerely hope Karen pulls through this just as well as last time and that this IS the last time. Sending positivity your way. <3
Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon says
From reading your blog, Kath, Karen has been a wonderfully positive force in you, Matt, and Mazen’s family and I wish her all the best. We are all here for you!
Cindy DuBose says
I am praying for Karen and your family!
Jennifer says
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to Karen and your entire family.
Linda says
I am so sorry to hear this news. Karen is a strong woman as she’s beaten this before. Lots of prayers for Karen and your whole family as this new journey begins.
Taylor @ Liftingrevolution says
Kath, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart breaks for Karen and you all. I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.
amyloispie says
I’m so sorry for this devastating blow to your family. I can understand your pain as my Aunt is going through the exact same situation this year, only it’s liver cancer this time around. I wish Karen nothing but the best.
Julie says
Keeping all of you in my prayers.
tiffany says
karen, you have no idea who i am, but you have all my best wishes! stay strong!!
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
Prayers –
I volunteer in the inpatient cancer unit (8 west) so maybe I’ll get to see her and bring some smiles!
Jesse says
be well, karen!
Bob Theroux says
My best to Karen. I’m in remission 6 months now, but one never knows.
Meredith says
Sending love and strength to Karen and your family during this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Ashley N. says
Prayers, thoughts and good vibes to Karen with a speedy recovery.
Annie says
Oh Kath, I’m so sorry to hear this. She’s lucky to have you, Matt, and Mazen so close by. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Let us Cville moms know if you need anything.
Ashleigh says
Praying God will hold your family’s hearts close to his and offer you peace during this time.
Jess says
I am so sorry to hear this news. Prayers for Karen and all of you.
Lauren @ The Highlands Life says
Praying for you all and Karen. My heart breaks for you.
Mary says
So sorry to hear this. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Megan says
I’m so sorry to hear this, Kath. Thoughts and prayers to Karen, Matt, you, and your family.
Erin says
Sending love and good vibes to Karen and your family during this difficult time. <3
Gail says
I have been sending healing thoughts and saying lots of prayers since I heard that the cancer has returned. Hope all goes well.
Johanna B says
My prayers are with Karen and your family during this time. I will light a candle for her healing when I get home tonight.
sarah says
I think it’s a good sign that she responded well to treatment once- means she can, again!
Erin says
Sending lots of prayers and positive thoughts to your entire beautiful family!
Colleen says
Tons of positive thoughts to Karen and your family.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Oh, no! Thinking of your family & Karen today!
Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says
Sending all of the positive vibes, thoughts and energy I can your way. Stay strong, Karen!
Theresa says
This gives me chills. Sending loads of positive thoughts your way. I’ve always love the pictures of Karen over the years. Just from photos, you can see she is an amazing person and someone you’d consider lucky to have in your life. It seems like she is just so sweet and caring, the type of person you always want to be around. Again, sending thoughts and prayers to your family.
Lauryn says
Will be praying for Karen, she seems SO sweet. I am soo soo sorry to hear this!!
Hope says
Thoughts and prayers for Karen! Hugs for all of you!!
Heather L. says
I will keep Karen and the rest of you in my thoughts and send all the good vibes I can muster.
Kimberly says
So sorry to hear this news. Karen seems like such a sweet person and a wonderful grandmother to Mazen. I hope everything goes smoothly and will keep her in my thoughts.
Laura @ The Healthy Sooner says
Keeping you all in my thoughts!!
Elizabeth says
Sending positive thoughts to Karen and your family…
Mary says
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Karen. Stay strong!
Kelly K says
Sending them now!
Ky G says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Karen & your entire family, Kath!
Sal says
Lots of healing vibes Karen’s way!
Lindsay McAlester says
Prayers for sweet Karen! I am sorry she is going through this. Breaks my heart.ll
Karen says
My thoughts are with you all
Lauren says
Sending all of you prayers. I hate to read this news about Karen, but you are right she is in great hands and I’m sure little Mazen will keep her spirits up. Big hugs to your family.
Tiffany says
So sorry to hear this! Sending all of you lots of love and prayers!
Jess says
So sorry to hear that, Kath. Sending good vibes your way.
Carol says
Sending all of the positive vibes I have, hoping everything goes well and that she’s back on her feet in no time! Also sending you guys a HUGE HUGE HUG!
Mollie says
so sorry to hear this. you got this karen!
Cara says
I believe in positive energy and am sending some to Karen this morning! Karen does seem like a strong and positive person and there is a lot to be said for mental attitude in healing. Best to you all.
Shannon P. says
I’m sorry to hear this, Kath. I’m sending positive thoughts and energy your way!
Lauren says
Sending prayers and positive vibes your way. Get well soon, Karen!
C. says
Oh Kath and Matt am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with your beautiful family-and the positive power of healing to Karen. Hugs to all!
dawn says
sending healing energy and love from amsterdam!
Ingunn says
I am so saddened to hear this. Stay strong, Karen, we’re rooting for you!
Julie says
Thinking about all of you! Even if I don’t personally know you all, I feel like I do being a long time reader of your blog. I always enjoy seeing how close you are to Karen. Sending positive healing vibes your way Karen!!
Janelle says
Prayers for health, strength, and peace!
Robyn says
Sending heaps of positive healing energy towards your family! She can beat this!
Hillary says
I am so, so sorry to hear this. Sending Karen and your entire family lots of positive vibes.
sheryl says
keeping Karen in my prayers.
caitlin says
So sorry to hear. Prayers and positive thoughts for Karen.
natasha says
prayers for karen!
Candice says
Such a bummer but she is tough!! Saying a prayer.
deb says
So sorry to hear this. Sending prayers for all of you.
Merideth says
Karen and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Emily says
Prayers sent up for you and your precious family!!!
Tonya says
Karen,
Nothing but love energy and heartfelt prayers going your way from up here in the DMV! It’s crazy how we can sense your light, beauty, and sense of humor through a blog you don’t even write! I pray all goes well and I pray for your family as they hold you up during this time. When you feel down, just take a deep breath and reflect on Mazen’s lil face. 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
My heart breaks to read this, Kath. I remember vividly reading each and every post 2-3 years ago when this was all happening and I remember Karen’s fighting spirit. She is so strong and resilient but life is just not fair. Your are all in my thoughts and sending healing thoughts and energy your way.
Kelly says
Sending positive thoughts from MD! Stay strong!
Joy says
Sending prayers to you all
Anna @ Fitness à la Anna says
Sending lots of positive vibes to such a strong woman!!
Lisa says
Prayers for your beautiful mother-in-law, Kath.
jen says
Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Take care.
Kel says
Keeping you all in my thoughts!
Pippa says
My thoughts are with you, Matt, Karen and the rest of your family!
Jen says
Much love to Karen and family, and hoping all good things come her way. Best wishes for a strong and speedy recovery.
Joy says
So sorry to hear this news. Prayers and positive thoughts from me to Karen and your family.
Lindsay says
Kath, I welled up reading this post. I’m so sorry to hear you all are going through this again. I’ll send all the positive thoughts that I can, and rest assured that you have an INCREDIBLE medical team on your side. UVA Hospital is the reason my father will be present to walk me down the aisle next year.
Rachel says
Thinking of you and Matt as the caretakers as well as Karen in her treatment – as many positive vibes as I can muster. <3
Elizabeth says
keeping Karen in my thoughts and prayers
Fancy says
Sending big hugs and lots of positive thoughts, XO
nancy says
Oh Kath I’m so sorry to hear this! She and your family will be in my prayers. Please keep us updated as you can.
Kristin says
Kath, I will pray for Karen and your entire family during this difficult time. Karen seems like an amazing woman and I know she can get through it. Lots of love to you all!!!!!
EllaS says
Prayers out to Karen, best wishes for a speedy recovery from surgery! I’m fighting my third reoccurrence in 7 years and, like Karen, know that attitude is everything! Keep fighting, keep smiling, Karen!
JK says
So very sorry to read this news.
My very best to Karen and all of her family.
Positive thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Christina says
Positive thoughts and wishes of a speedy recovery for Karen.
Amy says
Much love to Karen <3
Jola says
Prayers from Belgium! I hope for the best!
anne says
I’m so sorry to hear this. Wishing her all the best!
Eileen says
Many prayers and positive thoughts coming her way! I hope that she will draw joy and strength from her beautiful family. ((HUGS)) to you all.
alison says
Thinking of you, Karen!
Sammy @ Peace Love and Ice Cream says
Kath and Matt, I am so so sorry to hear this news. I am a looooong time follower of your blogs and feel like I know you’re whole family. Unfortunately, life throws curve balls sometimes. Karen is so strong…she beat it once, she’ll do it again! Best wishes to your whole family!
Kelly says
I don’t often comment on your blog these days but I wanted to send words of encouragement to Karen. In all the posts you’ve shared she always seems strong, caring, and like someone who is very giving to your family. Talk about a woman with grace and class. Hope she pulls through and recovers quickly. You’re very lucky to have such a fantastic mother in law!
Emily says
Sending love your way – sorry to hear the news, but she seems like such a strong lady that I know she’ll do fine.
Kate K says
I am so sorry to hear this news. Sending positive thoughts and prayers your family’s way.
Maggie says
I’m so sorry to hear this – although I’ve never met Karen I will be keeping her and your entire family in my thoughts <3
Amelia says
Sending your family all my best thoughts, Kath. Grandmas & mothers are so precious and they deserve wonderful health. I’ll be keeping Karen in my thoughts and heart.
Chelsea @ Designs on Dinner says
Sending happy thoughts to you and your family, but especially to Karen.
Tracy says
Praying for Karen. Hoping for the best.
Cortney says
Sending LOTS of good vibes Karen’s way!
Erin Motz says
Wow. What an incredible woman. Sending lots of strength to her, Matt and the rest of you all. <3
Ella P says
Dear Karen, you are in my prayers.
K says
Sending good vibes and prayers your way!
[email protected] says
i’m so very sorry to hear this news. you guys are in my thoughts and i hope karen is on the road to recovery very soon.
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
Oh gosh Kath I am so sorry! Please give all my best to Karen and I’m wishing her a quick recovery with as little pain as possible! You’ll all be in my thoughts and prayers. <3
Katie G says
Karen,
Prayers with you as you tackle cancer and surgery recovery. The pictures of you at M’s party are beautiful, praying that you feel as vibrant as you look very soon!
katie
Alicia says
Thoughts and prayers for Karen and your family. So sorry to hear this.
Kelly says
Ditto all of these comments. Stay strong, Karen.
Toni says
Prayers for Karen and good vibes for you all, Kath
Laura says
Oh no, what terrible news! Sending positive vibes!
Justeen says
So sad to hear this news. I met Karen at a cheese class at Whole Foods once, and she was just lovely. Sending lots of positive thoughts her way!!
Heather says
This breaks my heart! Thank you for sharing. Lots of prayers for Kay-Kay.
[email protected] says
Positive vibes and well wishes all the way from Ireland. My aunt just had a brain tumour removed and unfortunately now they think it’s spread. Such a nasty disease that touches far too many people’s lives. Let us know how she gets on….
Sara says
Sending Karen lots of good healing thoughts.
Kim says
So sorry for the bad news! My mother-in-law has ovarian cancer, so I know how hard this is. She lives in Washington, but she and her husband are moving to be close to us in Dallas next week, since she is not doing well at all. I’ll keep Karen, you, and your family in my thoughts!
Joan says
Stay strong! Thinking of you all.
Krista N says
Sending prayers for strength during this difficult time.
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
Oh Karen, the epitome of life and life well-lived! I am rooting for you and I am sure you will make the best out of it. Hope, all goes well!
Maggie says
Sorry to hear this Kath – my best to you and your family, especially Karen.
Molly A. says
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your family. Karen is a strong and courageous woman.
Laurie says
I am so sorry to hear this news. Lots of prayers coming her way. Hope the surgery went well today
Elyse says
I’m so sorry to hear that Karen’s cancer has returned. You and your family are in my thoughts. And best wishes to Karen for a speedy recovery.
Alexa says
So sad and sorry to hear this Kath. She is such an adorable Grandma to Mazen. Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers your way.
Lindsey says
Sending good thoughts your way.
Liza says
How terrible for her. Sending positive thoughts her (and your family’s) way.
katherine says
Karen,
Praying intensely for you and that the hands of the doctors are blessed. Stay strong and fight hard! Little Mazen is your light when chemo may not make you feel the best. May he bring you lots of joy in this trying time. Matt and Kath- Karen is lucky to have you guys to help take care of her! Stay strong!
Sincerely,
Katherine
kai says
so sorry to hear this, sending lots of positive thoughts her way and also to your family
Lauri says
My mom is a two time cancer survivor and I will be passing along all the strength she mustered both times to Karen, although from reading about her, I think she has plenty of strngth. I’m sure she wants to be around for many years for her adorable grandson and hopefully his smiling face keeps her fighting even harder. Many many thoughts and prayers to her and all of you
Cyn says
All good thoughts and prayers coming your way!
Patty says
Darn it anyway!! I’m so sorry to hear that cancer has returned.
Please let Karen know we are plugging for her…and praying.
Abby says
Lots of positive thoughts coming your way! Stay strong and believe.
Camilla says
I have followed your blog for a long time from the sideline without commenting. But today I want to Express my deepest wishes for a successfull surgery today. I send all my Best wishes and support to Karen and your entire family. A situation like this is hard for you too I’m sure. But you seem like such a closely knit family and I’m sure you will get through this together! All my prayers are with you.
Sara says
I hope all the positive thoughts bring comfort to Karen and your family.
sharon says
So sorry to hear your family’s bad news. Thoughts and prayers.
Ida says
Prayers to all, that just SUCKS! God bless you Karen. xoxo
Debbi says
God bless
Rita says
I’ve been reading for years and I feel like I’ve come to know you and your extended family. I’m so sorry to read this! I’ll be praying and keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and sending positive healing vibes northward from South Florida. (((((hugs))))))
Kathy W. says
Even though I’ve never met Karen face to face, I feel like I know her, through the blog and through that great video you & Matt did with her about regional English. (and the stories about hiding rubber snakes!) Karen has a BIG personality, and I mean that as the ultimate compliment.
Please tell Karen I am thinking about her & sending love her way!
jenna k says
oh no. i’m so sorry to hear that! i was catching up on some posts a week or two ago, and i couldn’t help but think about what a great women she seems like she is. all my prayers and positive thoughts are with you guys and her healthcare team!
cvd says
Thoughts and prayers for strength and healing!
erica says
sending out thoughts, prayers, and positive vibes to Karen and your entire family!
Timmery says
Prayers and healing thoughts sent to Karen and your family.
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Count on my prayers for all of you. Hoping for the best for Karen. <3
Hillary says
Another long-time reader here.
Sad to hear this news. Karen is lucky to have you, Matt, and Mazen for love and support. Best wishes to you all in this difficult time and I’ll be sending healing thoughts to Karen!
Sarah says
Healing thoughts and prayers to her and you.
Irena says
thinking of you and Karen.
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
It is heart wrenching to hear this news. My thoughts are with you and your family!
Farah says
So sorry to hear this news Kath – my thoughts and prayers are with Karen. She is a strong woman and has fought this before, and I wish her all my best and a speedy recovery.
Much love.
Wendy says
Karen,
I love when Kath has posts with you in them, I’ve never met you but I can feel your beautiful spirit. Your family must be very lucky to have you in their life. I wish you a fast recovery, all the best.
Kathi says
Karen, I’m praying for your surgery today and recovery in the coming days. I’m sorry you are having to endure this again. Know that so many are praying for you and thinking of you today. Hugs.
Emily @ Life on Food says
Best wishes coming your way!
Shanna says
Kath, Matt, and Karen,
I am so sorry to hear the news. I will send lots of love and positive energy your way! UVA is one of the best hospitals. I am sure Karen has a great support team.
Hugs,
Shanna & Michael
Maryz says
So sorry to hear this news! Sending your family prayers! I hope Karen has a speedy recovery!
Katie says
Sending love and prayers to Karen and your entire family. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Mary says
So sorry to hear. You’re right; you’d never know from the pictures thanks to her striking, vibrant personality! Very best wishes for Karen and her recovery.
beth says
karen we are all pulling for you; hang in there.you are such a good grandma!
Tiffany says
Oh man. I’m so sorry you all are going through this. How scary. Sending my best positive thoughts to Karen. I hope the surgery (and ensuing days) go smoothly.
Kimberly says
Thinking and praying for all of you!
lani says
I am very sorry to hear this news. Sending all positive thoughts and prayers to you all.
Rachael says
So, so sorry to hear about Karen. I will definitely keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy says
My thoughts and prayers are certainly with Karen and all of her family and friends during this difficult time.
I wish Karen a fast recovery and that everything gets back to normal very soon.
Melissa says
As a long time reader of KERF it literally breaks my heart that Karen and your family are going through this. Karen is a strong woman, and with all the prayers from your loyal readers, I hope she has a full recovery.
Take Care!
Monica says
Praying for a swift and easy recovery and that all the cancer cells are destroyed.
Laura says
Sending my thoughts and prayers to Karen, you, and your family.
Jess says
Goodness. I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers!
Danielle says
Sending my prayers to Karen & your family. May her grandson give her the joy to keep her resolve positive through the treatment.
SAL says
Sending love and prayers to Karen and your whole family. She is one of the reasons I read your blog: she seems like such a cool, loving mother and mother-in-law–and grandma! Sending a huge healing hug!
Lisa says
Thinking of Karen, you & your family! <3
Claudia says
So, so sorry to hear this news, I LOVE Karen and the closeness of your lovely family…..sending lots of positive thoughts her way… <3
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
I am so sorry to hear this news, Kath. Sending lots of love and prayers to Karen and your family.
Michele says
Go get em’ Karen! You are a strong and positive woman who will figh through this again. Not an easy road and I know you’re grateful to have your family there to support you. We’ll be cheering for your speedy recovery. Best wishes, thoughts and prayers to you as you go through the next several weeks.
lmm831 says
Praying for all of you!
Karen says
So sorry to hear the news re. Karen. Her smile always brightens up your blog (and I imagine every room she is in!) I’ll be praying for a relatively pain free recovery. Please keep us updated on her progress and send my love her way. You and Matt take good care too, and try to keep calm. xo
Kathleen says
I am so sorry.
Get “Forks Over Knives” for her ASAP and look into the anti-cancer regimen from Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Many cancer patients have made full recoveries. There are no guarantees but switching to a vegan diet or at least one with less than 5% of animal protein is the best thing she can do since animal protein helps promote cancer growth. She also needs lots of high nutrient food.
Praying for your whole family.
Leslie Fisher says
So sad to hear this news. Will definitely be praying for all of you.
Elisabeth says
So sorry to hear about your bad news….. Sending lots of good thoughts your way, Karen! We’ll all be praying for you & your family.
Laurie says
Prayers for Karen!!
Deidre Drane says
My heart aches for this sad news. Thoughts and prayers for strength, love and healing are with you all!
Rachel says
All the best to Karen. It’s so hard. Stay strong and feed her well!
Mary Ann says
Sending positive thoughts, energy and tons of prayers for you Karen. Please take this recovery one day at a time and know that there are so many people supporting you.
Katie says
So sorry to hear about this. Saying a prayer for Karen and you all. Hope she is recovering well and that her spirits stay positive!
Megan says
She will be in my thoughts and prayers!!! I am so sorry to hear the news! Sending love to the whole family
robin says
Awww Karen Im so sorry youre having to go through this. I enjoy the photos of you that Kath shares and all the great meals that you share with them. You have a great smile. Im putting you on the prayer list at my church. My thoughts of good health and a speedy recovery go out to you.
Leesa says
I’m so sorry to hear this news. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers through this trying time.
Beth says
So very sorry to hear this! Thinking of your family and especially Karen. <3
Katie says
Much love to Karen!
chiara says
I am sending love and huge wishes for the surgery and the recovery to go well and for Karen to kick cancer’s ass again! You guys are all in my thoughts.
Stacy B says
I’m so sorry to hear that Karen’s cancer has returned! I hope her surgery went well. Sending love and hugs to all of you and hope for a full and speedy recovery. Do keep us updated when you can, as we are keeping Karen in our thoughts and prayers.
Simply Life says
so so sorry to hear the news. will be thinking about her and your family and hoping for nothing but good news…
Bonnie says
Prayers of healing sent your way. I pray that Mazen will have his grandma in his life for a long, long time.
Liz says
So, so sorry to hear this! 🙁 Sending lots of positive thoughts and prayers her way.
Janet says
Positive thoughts and prayers for Karen and your family during this ordeal.
Carrie says
Sending you all the best, Karen! You are in my thoughts.
Amy says
Fuck cancer.
Cait says
prayers for sweet Karen.
Katie says
Sending positive vibes to Karen!
Elizabeth says
My thoughts and prayers are with you! Kick that cancer’s butt.
Jo Williams says
Just read this & wanted to post that I’m praying for Karen! Look at all the friends who are praying for her!!!
Laura says
So sorry to hear this devasting news! I will be praying for you all. My mother was diagnosed and treated for cancer last year- I know it can all seem unbearable. Praying for much comfort!
Sandy says
Praying for Karen to have a great recovery. Please give her love from all of your readers.
Amanda says
Love, Light and all things good coming her way!
Joni says
Sending many, many, many good vibes your way.
Lee says
Sending good vibes to Karen!
Cindy Childers says
Heavenly Father,
What a blessing and delight you are to have brought this unique and beautiful blog of Kath’s into my life a year and a half ago when both she and I were pregnant. I do not know her personally but have grown to love her family from afar. Like all the other readers, I sunk when reading Kath’s words. Father you know how we ache when our loved ones and even strangers suffer. Only a Perfect Father could create such beings to bear one another’s burdens. Lord, would you place your loving hands on Karen and bring about your perfect healing into her body. Let not one cell remain in her body with cancer. Let complete and Divine healing transform what is broken to complete wholeness. Lord I pray for Karen to have thousands and thousands of more days to see her precious Mazen and other grandchildren bloom forth from this earth. Give Hope to Matt and Kath as they wrestle through this and give them a sense of trust in You that only You alone can produce within them. Lord, I renounce this cancer in Jesus name and pray for your healing touch to fill every part of Karen. In your precious name we pray. ~~Amen~~
Jenee Libby says
Oh Kath, I’m so sorry to hear this 🙁 Karen is such a sweet lady. Bruce has such wonderful things to say about her and he is devastated by this news as am I. She is in our prayers and thoughts. Love and healing light <3
Danielle says
Prayers coming right your way Karen and family!!
michael wykoff says
I will add Matt, his mother and all your family to my prayer list. God Bless.
Maddy says
Karen-sending healthy vibes your way. You have a fan club out here in cyberspace cheering you on! Wish you continued strength as you fight back and tell cancer “Oh hell no!”
Much love from cyberspace!
Tonya says
My dad is undergoing chemo right now and my cousin is having both chemo and radiation….I will add her to my growing list of prayers. Sending good vibes your way!
Nikole says
Praying for Karen and your family!
Chris says
So glad she sailed through her surgery! Love and prayers, from her rally rider!
Tracy says
Prayers are a wonderful way of feeling comfort and staying positive when tough things happen in our lives. I have seen so many times when prayer takes over and changed what once was a very scary situation and turned it into a journey towards recovery.
My prayers are with you all. Feel the power of everyone around the country praying.
Believe..
Libby Oed says
Oh no that is so hard for you guys! I am so sorry that you are having to go through all of this! Thinking of you all!
Kate @ Indulgent Wellness says
Prayers for Karen’s strength, health and wisdom to her medical team as well as prayers for you and your family, Kath. (((hugs)))
Cac muffin says
Sending all my positive vibes Karen’s way. My heart aches for her but I know God will watch after her as he has before! Sending prayers not only Karens way but to you and your family as well. Please keep us posted!
Janet says
My mother it’s currently undergoing radiation therapy for a tumor they removed from her brain. I know how hard it is on the family as well as the individual. All the best wishes.
LD in SF says
Love and prayers for Karen and for all of you.
Chrissy says
Karen seems like such an awesome granny and an all around cool lady. Get well soon, Karen! Thinking of you and hoping for the best.
Lisa says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish Karen a safe surgery and positive thoughts during her treatments.
Stephanie says
So sorry to hear this Kath. Thinking healing and loving thoughts for her.
gina (fitnessista) says
i’m so fortunate to have been able to hang out with karen– she is a truly a bright, beautiful, kind and amazing spirit. livi, tom and i are sending love and prayers. hope the 4 of you can come play in tucson again soon <3
xoxo
marparisi says
Prayers and good vibes all around!
Nicole says
I’m so sorry to hear this, I pray that God blesses and guides the medical staff that are caring for her, that He strengthens Karen and holds her close during recovery, and that He fills your family with peace during this hard time.
Helena says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Karen. Be strong!
Tori says
Thinking about you, Karen, and sending lots of positive vibes to your whole family! Can’t wait to read about how well you are doing in a few weeks!
Shannon Bell says
Karen, you’ve got SO much support out here! Very sorry you have to deal with this again, try to stay strong and know that when you’re not you’ve got your loving family to be there, and the blog family too!
Emily says
F’ Cancer. Good luck to Karen!
Amy says
Warm thoughts from Jakarta. I obviously don’t know Ms. Karen, but she seems like such a lovely lady. I hope for the speediest possible recovery.
Allison says
Sending positive vibes to your family, Kath. May Karen’s strength and Mazen’s smile be the winning combination to beat this!
Kathleen says
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your family. (((Hugs)))
Robin says
Praying for Karen. Stay strong and positive.
Sanne says
Sending all my thoughts and prayers for Karen
J Edwards says
Thoughts and prayers are with Karen and all of her family as well. I hope everything goes well and she is soon cancer free.
Jill Hughes says
Sending love to your beautiful family all the way from Australia xx
Katie says
My mom has been battling ovarian cancer for the past three years and is a new grandmother as well. She always says the best medicine is the support she finds from people she least expected. I hope Karen can find comfort in knowing all of your readers are cheering her on. Xo
Kris says
Sending positive thoughts, prayers, and wishes for healing to Karen, a special, beautiful, amazing woman!
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
I am sending well wishes and thoughts and prayrs to Karen and your family! I wish nothing but the best. Stay strong!
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Sending lots of love and strength y’alls way.
Shari says
Sending so many good thoughts and prayers her way.
Kate says
Love to Karen and all of you. I too had endometrial cancer three years ago and last year was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Just found out that I have Cowden syndrome which is a genetic cancer disease and have to look at a prophalactic bilateral mastecomy and have yearly colonoscopies and endoscopies. Just hearing the words is life changing…to have cancer more than once is nothing short of devastating. I hope she feels comfortable just crying sometimes and not having to “kick it in” for others around her…..strength is good but exhausting……..
Anne says
Sending my love to your family. <3
Shannon says
Positive thoughts and prayers for Karen and your family, stay strong!
Elizabeth says
Postivie thoughts to Karen and all those who love her.
Chelsea @BigBitesLittleBudget says
Cancer is such a hard thing to battle with. Prayers are being sent your way!
Whitney says
so sorry to hear, keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Teresa says
Prayers are with Karen and the entire family.
amy says
Sending thoughts and prayers………..
Brie @ Baked Brie says
This is heartbreaking. Many heartfelt thoughts coming from the UK to you!
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
Thoughts and prayers for Karen and your family.
Paula says
So sorry to hear this. I am a 24 yr survivor of breast cancer. I know she is a strong and beautiful person and I wish her the very best. Prayer and thoughts going out to her now.
Nikki V says
Thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your family!
Irene says
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen. I hope her surgery goes well and recovers quickly. ?
Elizabeth says
Sending you light, strength, and love from all the way over here in Hong Kong, Karen! Thinking of you and your beautiful family.
Tonia says
My positive thoughts and Prayers are with you all.
Take care
cyndy says
Prayers for Karen and the family
Kathryn @ Mamacado says
Saying prayers for Karen and all of you!
Adriene says
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Hannah says
Praying for Karen and your family as well. From the pics, she has such a joyful spirit and smile. Have dealt with a number of close family members and friends with cancer.
Katherine says
I’m so sorry. My thoughts & prayer are with beautiful Karen & with you, Matt & Mazon. It’s wonderful you have each other to support & help one another during difficult (and good!) times. Please let us know if there’s a way any of us could help. I’d be happy to contribute a fundraiser to help with medical costs. Thanks, Kath, for sharing this. And please give all my best to Karen. She is a beautiful, positive, & strong woman.
Louise says
My thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your family!
Charmaine says
Sending positive thoughts, vibes, prayers, energy — anything positive the universe has conceived, I send it your way!!
Kelly Kurcina says
Please no chemo!! It will do more damage. Please check out Dr. Robert Morse. He has a clinic in Florida and healed my Dad’s cancer>which was VERY aggressive!!
Judi says
Such sad news, thank her for allowing you to share it. Please know that your whole family is in my prayers and sending positive thoughts to you all.
Jeanie says
Prayers and best wishes for Karen.
Karli says
good thoughts and prayers to karen and the whole fam. so sorry to hear her cancer has returned 🙁 as you say, she’s a strong woman and, even though i don’t know her, i’m confident she can beat it again!!! hang in there karen – people all over the world are wishing you strength, health, and a speedy recovery!
Amy W says
So very sad to read this news. How incrediably awful for all of you. I will be praying for all you guys and sending strong vibes for strength, healing and peace. Sending lots of hugs as well 🙂
Hang in there!!!
Silvia says
Thanks for sharing this news. I am sad to hear the cancer has returned. Karen has been an inspiration as a survivor myself. Please tell her I am praying for her when I do the rosary on my way to work. I hope she finds and chooses the best option at this time. Pls keep us posted!
Heather says
Kath + Family, So sorry to hear this very sad news. I hope the surgery went well and her recovery is speedy. xoxo
Kelsey says
Sending lots of love to Karen and you guys!!
kristen says
i’m really sorry to hear that. glad she’s getting good care & hoping for the best for all of you.
i heart salt says
My Dad did some of his radiology & surgery for cancer at UVa, so I know she’s in good hands!!
Sending lots of light & love to you Karen!
sunah says
I know she can get through surgery and treatment! hope she got better soon
Susan says
So sad to hear this – have enjoyed seeing her in your blogs. We are all praying and sending positive thoughts her way! Very heartbreaking for all of you and please keep us posted! Lots of love to all of you!
AlSCA says
Sending prayers to Karen and all of the family.
Erica says
Oh Kath, I just saw this this morning. Cancer recurrence is a fear I live with every day, and I’m so sorry it has become reality for Karen (and all of you). I’m sending lots of love and big prayers for Karen’s surgery and healing for her, as well as prayers for you all as well. She beat is once, she can beat it again! Hang in there! XOXOXO
Mark 5:36
Jeremiah 29:11
Cyndi says
Lovely scriptures. Prayers, yes.
Sara says
So sorry to here that. Thoughts are with you all.
Alma says
Wishing Karen a very quick recovery….thinking of you!
Kristin says
Good vibes being sent for Karen’s healing.
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
I am so sorry. I will think of her tomorrow as I am running in a 5 km run on our local airport runway to raise money for Hearth Place Cancer Support Centre…a free support centre. My neighbour and friend died in May of breast cancer…our neighbourhood is getting together with her family to help raise money for the centre. 🙂
Erin Hack says
Thinking of you all and sending good thoughts your way!
Denise says
Sending love and prayers and healing energy to Karen and your family. She always looks so sunny and full of life and is such a beautiful part of your family. She has so much to live for and is so well loved. Surely that will be a big boost to her recovery. (I’ve read some alternative medical newsletter articles recently that allude to a no sugar/carb diet helping to shut down cancer….a ketogenic diet…I think Dr. Mercola’s website had one of the articles….check it out). Xo
Jessca says
I will certainly pray for her. Dr. Scribner with Carilion, in Roanoke, is top notch. My understanding is that he is nationally known for his work in GYN oncology.
Cyndi says
I haven’t checked in for a while … but when I did, I saw Karen’s news and remembered how inspired I was when she was going through her treatments. I’m both saddened by the news, but also full of hope that she will beat this! You are so fortunate and BLESSED to have her in your life.
Emily J says
When I saw that first photo in the original post, I actually thought back to when Karen was first fighting cancer and how radiant she has always been, Thoughts and prayers with her and your family.
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
I’m catching up on blog reading this morning and so sad to hear that Karen’s cancer has returned. I’m sending so much love and positive thoughts her way for a quick and healthy recovery.
Janet says
Lifting Karen up with positive thoughts. Positive healing her way.
Amber Edwards says
So sorry to hear this! Sending all the healing juju I’ve got!
Stephanie @cookinfanatic says
sending good vibes to your family xoxo
Nancy says
Sending healing vibes to Karen and support to you all!
Sandra says
All the best Karen for a speedy recover.
Tiffany @ She Loves Yoga says
Praying and sending love from Sydney! xxxooo
tanya says
Hi Kath,
I have been a long time reader of yours since the very beginning and I just love your blog.
I just wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with Karen and your family!
I truly hope all goes well and my heart goes out to you and your family!
xo
Tanya
Dove13 says
Hoping for a speedy recovery!
Lauren @ The Homeostatic Mindset says
I don’t know if you remember me, but I emailed you two years ago after my Mom was diagnosed with uterine/endometrial cancer. Your post about bleeding post-menopause was the reason why hers was caught so fast. She too had a complete hysterectomy. You put me into contact with Karen and I emailed a lot with her during this difficult time, and she was SUCH a comfort to me and my Mom. I am devastated to hear this. Karen is such a great lady. Sending lots of love and prayers her way <3
Lauren @ The Homeostatic Mindset says
If possible, would you mind emailing me her symptoms? I’m worried now, and just want to be able to watch out for stuff… My Mom has been having some abdominal pain/issues the past few months.
Karen says
Lauren, I was having pressure and thought I had a bladder infection. Doc did exam and thought he felt something different. Your Mom definitely needs a rectal and vaginal exam. If Doc feels something, he’s likely to order MRI. Don’t waste any time. Karen
Kelli says
So sorry to hear this news. I will keep Karen and the rest of your family in my prayers. Thinking of you all.
Jodi says
I am praying for your Karen and I know that she will pull through. She is a remarkable woman who is supportive and sweet. She is going to beat cancer!
Jenny Holden says
Long time follower of KERF, first time commenter. Karen has meant a lot to me, I am so sorry she is fighting this battle yet again. Sending many prayers, love, and positive thoughts out to you all.
Elizabeth says
Keeping Karen in my thoughts.
Shannon says
I’m so sorry to hear this. Wishing you, your family and extended family the best during this difficult time. Karen seems like such a strong and amazing woman – and I know she’ll keep fighting this!
Katie @ A Full Plate says
Oh my goodness…positive vibes being sent. Karen’s strength and positivity comes across very strongly through your photos and posts so I have high hopes she will conquer this!
Carrie says
Sending good energy from Melbourne, Australia (extra strong, as its picking up strength as it travels!)
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
My heart goes out to you and your family. We’re all sending you positive vibes. Lots of love from Canada.
char eats greens says
Positive vibes are totally being sent your way. Thinking about her and hoping everything goes well!! 🙁
Sonya says
She looks like an amazing Gramma, sending positivity her way 🙂
JCHokie says
I am so sorry to hear the cancer has returned. Karen along with your family will be in my prayers.
Cait's Plate says
Sending good thoughts and prayers her way!
kristen @ verbs and vignettes says
i’m so sorry to hear. i remember the last time.
she seems like such a fighter! you’ve got the positive vibes.
Juniper says
Sending light and Love her way and also for the whole family!! <3
Charlotte says
I’ve been behind on your blog posts and was just catching up! Was so sorry to hear this news. Everytime I see Karen on your blog I can tell she brings so much light into a room with her. I’ve enjoyed seeing you share her fun, funky personality/style with the blog world. She seems like a pretty kick ass mother in law, and all around woman. Karen, you can do this again- fight this battle. I’ll be sending good vibes you and your families way.