Quality over quantity

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  • debsweb18
    debsweb18 Member Posts: 191 Member
    Dear Kari
    I can't imagine what you're going through. I think you're very brave for making your decision.

    Deb
  • Megan M
    Megan M Member Posts: 3,000
    AngieD said:

    Kari, thank you so much for
    Kari, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and this part of your journey with us. I think I can understand what an incredibly difficult decision it must have been. However, when the treatment becomes worse than the disease, I think you are very wise to opt for quality of life. No one knows how long any of us have. I hope you have a long, peaceful, pain free journey doing and enjoying the things that are most important to you. You are in my prayers and I hope you will stay in touch with us.
    Angie

    Prayer list
    Kari, I have put you on our prayer list at church. I hope that is ok with you. I really do believe that prayers work!


    Lots of hugs,

    Megan
  • Dawne.Hope
    Dawne.Hope Member Posts: 823
    Miles of love to you sweet sister
    Dearest Kari,

    My prayers are with you.

    You are not a quitter.

    You are beautiful.

    You are a survivor.

    You are a fighter.

    We love you here. You are a light and an encouragement to everyone on here.

    One of my favorite things I've seen on TV that is cancer related is that none of us have an expiration date written on us. No one knows how long you have left. None of us know for ourselves. All we can do is live every day to its fullest. I pray that you have many more days ... all the days you have left ... would be filled with peace, love, joy and comfort.

    Love to you, dear one! We love you. We are praying for you. We are thankful for you.

    Wish I could be there to hug you in person! xoxo
  • MyTurnNow
    MyTurnNow Member Posts: 2,686 Member
    Kari, sending miles of love
    Kari, sending miles of love your way. You have had to make many tough decisions since beginning your battle with the beast. You have been through so much and always with such grace. I agree with your decision because it is one made by you and taking into account your desires. I totally agree with quality over quantity. I am hoping for the good days that you so deserve so you can enjoy your time and create even more memories for you and your loved ones. We are always here for you and I think of you often.

    Take care of yourself and keep in touch when you can! I'm sending you strength and love!!

    (((Hugs))),

    Debbie
  • 24242
    24242 Member Posts: 1,398
    Living LIFE with Great Courage
    I too am saddened by your story only because I have had friends and family have to choose between living feeling well or better than always feeling ill from meds and treatments. I have always looked at this Breast Cancer fight as a fight for the Quality in my life and have fought long and hard over the past 15 years for that one thing.
    It isn't easy making any kind of choices when fear is the driver it seems but "Facing our FEARS and Doing IT ANYWAYS" should be more like a song we should here than the title of a book I read long before my Cancer battle.
    Cancer proved to me a long time ago that if Quality wasn't apart of the big picture then Quantity didn't really mean anything to me. No you haven't given up you have once again taken control of your life. Truly there isn't anything finer than knowing what we have control of and what we do not. Simple but not easy... Your children are very lucky...

    Thinking of you
    Tara
  • DebbyM
    DebbyM Member Posts: 3,289 Member

    Sadness in my heart
    But bless your heart. We are with you on your journey. XXXXXX

    I'm sending you all the love
    I'm sending you all the love and hugs in the world Kari! We are here for you, we are with you and we love you!
  • Barb A
    Barb A Member Posts: 123
    Thinking of you
    Kari, as the others have said, you need to do what is best for you. I admire your courage and strength. By sharing this with us, it provides guidance in showing grace and class. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Barb A
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member

    Miles of love to you sweet sister
    Dearest Kari,

    My prayers are with you.

    You are not a quitter.

    You are beautiful.

    You are a survivor.

    You are a fighter.

    We love you here. You are a light and an encouragement to everyone on here.

    One of my favorite things I've seen on TV that is cancer related is that none of us have an expiration date written on us. No one knows how long you have left. None of us know for ourselves. All we can do is live every day to its fullest. I pray that you have many more days ... all the days you have left ... would be filled with peace, love, joy and comfort.

    Love to you, dear one! We love you. We are praying for you. We are thankful for you.

    Wish I could be there to hug you in person! xoxo

    Dawne Hope, you echoed what
    Dawne Hope, you echoed what every sister on here feels for Kari! Thank you!


    Leeza
  • laughs_a_lot
    laughs_a_lot Member Posts: 1,368 Member
    May the peace
    of Christ carry you through this time.
  • lintx
    lintx Member Posts: 697

    May the peace
    of Christ carry you through this time.

    Kari, you are so strong
    I've read all of your recent threads and cannot express enough how tough I feel you've been. I would hope to be able to make decisions for myself in the gracious way you've handled yours. Please continue to post to us. We love you. Linda
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    linpsu said:

    Sweet Kari
    Dearest Kari - you are one of the most courageous ladies that I've ever had the privilege to know. You have been through so much over the past three years, but yet you continue to inspire us. You have made a very difficult decision, but certainly it is the best one for you. Enjoy your life, take it easy, and do the things that make you happiest.
    Much love,
    Linda

    You have a pic of your
    You have a pic of your greyhound's nails? I bet it's really cool! It's nice knowing you're having fun and you made all of us smile with the nail painting.


    Hugs, Jan
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    sea60 said:

    I felt your peace
    in reading your decision Kari. I know you have fear, as we all would. This is by no means a decision to quit, quite the opposite. It's a decision to live. Your faith will continue to give you the strength, grace and peace.

    You are a hero in my eyes and I will pray for you. I would LOVE nothing more right now than to see pictures of you on that cruise. Go for it!

    Warm embraces to you sister,

    Sylvia

    It's a beautiful day here
    It's a beautiful day here today and I am hoping that you're going to have a beautiful day as well! You're always on my mind Kari and in my prayers.


    Lots of hugs and prayers,


    Kylez
  • tommaseena
    tommaseena Member Posts: 1,769
    lintx said:

    Kari, you are so strong
    I've read all of your recent threads and cannot express enough how tough I feel you've been. I would hope to be able to make decisions for myself in the gracious way you've handled yours. Please continue to post to us. We love you. Linda

    Kari-You are not a quiter
    Kari,
    You are not a quiter because you are making the decision in which you need the rest of your life to be. If you were a quiter then you would not be doing that and you would have you children making those decisions for you.

    Someone suggested writing letters to your children but it would be unique and very special from the heart if you wrote one to grandchild(ren) in general as well just letting them that you will always be watching over them and will always be their special angel--which you are.

    You are one brave, kick **** pink sister.

    Love you,
    Margo
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    salls41 said:

    Miles of Love
    Miles of Love back to you... I am sorry I did not have the opportunity to have known you longer but this short time I have known of you, I am so truly inspired! May your days be filled with smiles, love and sunshine. I pray for peace for your family as your time draws near. I believe by reading your post that you have peace. God Bless you Kari.
    {{{{Hugs}}}}
    Sandy

    Miles of love for you today!
    Miles of love for you today!
  • Angie2U
    Angie2U Member Posts: 2,991

    Not a quitter
    Kari,

    You are nowhere near a quitter. In fact you are incredibly brave and courageous. The strength you are showing in what must be a terribly difficult time is inspiring to say the least. Choosing quality over quantity and time with your family in relative comfort is a wonderful choice and clearly the best one for you. I hope that the comments on this thread give you more peace with your decision and the love shown gives you strength.

    I wish you peace and comfort,
    Clementine

    Love you Kari
    Sending you lots of hugs, positive thoughts, love and prayers. You are amazing!


    With love and prayers,


    Angie
  • Pinky68
    Pinky68 Member Posts: 206 Member

    Kari-You are not a quiter
    Kari,
    You are not a quiter because you are making the decision in which you need the rest of your life to be. If you were a quiter then you would not be doing that and you would have you children making those decisions for you.

    Someone suggested writing letters to your children but it would be unique and very special from the heart if you wrote one to grandchild(ren) in general as well just letting them that you will always be watching over them and will always be their special angel--which you are.

    You are one brave, kick **** pink sister.

    Love you,
    Margo

    Wanted you to know
    I think and pray for you everyday..actually several times a day!!
    Love, Joy
  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493
    KathiM said:

    Dearheart, I cannot think of a braver person....
    I also feel that there comes a time when enough is enough. As you have, I have made my peace with my life and my hereafter, and will more than likely choose the 'quality' as well...

    You are by no means a quitter, in my opinion, just a weary soul who wants peace. Both here and wherever you believe you will go in the hereafter.

    I am stretching my arms across the miles to you, dear Kari....and, as my Navy dad would say "Fair winds and following seas"....and keep a light burning, will you, so I can find my way...


    BIG hugs, darling! Kathi

    I am new here, so, I don't
    I am new here, so, I don't know you Kari, but from all of these posts I've read, you sound like you are very loved and very admired by everyone.

    I am adding my prayers and best wishes to you.
  • Skeezie
    Skeezie Member Posts: 586 Member
    Pinky68 said:

    Wanted you to know
    I think and pray for you everyday..actually several times a day!!
    Love, Joy

    Dear Kari,
    I only come here occasionally, mainly to see how my old friends are and you have been on my mind. I have come to "know" you these past 3 years and have followed your journey. You are the true meaning of grace under pressure. Always smiling, always thinking of all of us. You are a true hero and leader. Quitter? No way. You have made a very wise and thoughtful decision and I admire you so much.

    You are always in my thoughts and prayers.

    "Miles and Miles" of hugs,
    Judy
  • Noel
    Noel Member Posts: 3,095 Member

    Kari,
    You are inspirational

    Kari,

    You are inspirational in your grace, courage and caring. Godspeed on your journey, Sister in Pink.

    Deborah

    Your courage, your will,
    Your courage, your will, your attitude truly blows me away Kari. You are woman, hear me roar comes to mind. I always knew you were amazing, but, now you are super amazing!

    I truly wish the best for you and I hope and pray that every day is wonderful for you, filled with smiles, love and sunshine.


    So much love and admiration,


    Noel
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member

    Not a quitter
    Kari,

    You are nowhere near a quitter. In fact you are incredibly brave and courageous. The strength you are showing in what must be a terribly difficult time is inspiring to say the least. Choosing quality over quantity and time with your family in relative comfort is a wonderful choice and clearly the best one for you. I hope that the comments on this thread give you more peace with your decision and the love shown gives you strength.

    I wish you peace and comfort,
    Clementine

    Posting a big hi and a big
    Posting a big hi and a big hug to you! (((( KARI ))))