December 30, 2005
Kole has now completed two days of radiation and will receive his 3rd day today. The radiation part does not take long -- like 20 seconds. However, the setup does because they want to radiate the exact spots so everything is covered and hopefully stays away from vital parts. Because of the setup, he is put to sleep and it takes about one and half hours from start to finish. He is doing well with it. He continues to progress with his walking and his strength is growing. He is in speech therapy and physical therapy. Last night he took on a new look. He buzzed his head like his father's. They are now true buddies. He looked real handsome with his new haircut. Steve and Janni are doing well and are still putting their trust in the Good Lord. Jaelle is having a blast playing with the kids at the McDonald House plus all the attention that she receives from the Grandparents and parents. The Grandparents are planning to return to Ohio on Sunday. Steve and Janni are going to try it on their own for a week and see how things go. Their time at the hospital is much shorter than it was two weeks earlier when they had to spend all day there. They also have a car now and that sure helps. They are no longer waiting on the shuttle. McDonald House is only about 2 or 3 blocks from the hospital. There is still a long process ahead. Radiation will last till around Feb. 13th and then they will return home for about 4 weeks. Then they will return in March for 4 months of chemotherapy. Please keep praying and we thank you for all your support during these very trying times. The McDonald House address is 535 Alabama Ave., Memphis, TN 38105.
Phil
posted by Kole's family @ 9:57 AM
31 comments
31 Comments:
Kellers,
We just wanted to let you know that Kole and all of you are in our family's thoughts and prayers every day. We are happy to hear about Kole's progress walking and we pray that the radiation treatments are effective. Emma was enjoying getting to know Kole and Jaelle and wishes them the best. Please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything our family can do for any of you. We'll continue to pray for you and check this site regularly for updates.
God Bless,
Jerry, Charity, & Emma Castle
Hi Keller Family,
We love having this website to be able to keep up with everything that is going on with Kole. We're glad he is doing well with the radiation so far. We continue to believe and pray for God's mercy and a miracle healing so that Kole can avoid as much of the radiation and chemotherapy treatments as possible. Your family has been a true witness of what faith in God means and how it is displayed. We are truly blessed by you all and please know that you are making differences in the lives of those that know you and are helping to increase their faiths also. Surely God is going to use this situation to show His love and power over anything this world can hand us. Let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family-even the smallest thing. We love you all and will continue to pray fervently.
Love,
Matt, Kristi and Kaden Lora
janni and steve,
every night the boys and ellie pray for kole and all of you (tom and i add our 2 cents as well). we so wish we could bring our arms and hearts to you and carry this for/with you. God faithfully brings you up and asks us to pray for you. so many people are asking me about Kole. i have to believe there are more people than we'll ever know bringing him before The Healer. we love you and our hearts are with you.
Tom, Lisa, Liam, Wes, Graham, and Ellie Branton
God's BLESSINGS to The Parents &
Grandparents with Kole :)
Our strength is your strength!!!
Berne Group !!!!!!!!!!!
Kellers,
Glad to hear that Kole has made progress and just to let you know you and him and the family are in our thoughts each and every day, got a win for you tonight and the team is continuing to play hard just as you would have wanted....i want to wish you all a late merry christmas and a happy new year and you can call me for anything ok
Ben Sexton
Hi Kellers!
Just want you to know that the entire Newsome family misses all of you very, very much! Harry and Sue are truly feeling a void in the absence of their "other grandchildren." Troy, Traci, Ty and Michelle feel helpless and wish we could do more to help out during this time. (Not that we underestimate the power of prayer; we know that God is faithful!) And of course Kade, Brock, Jarrett and Brooke are all missing their little companions terribly! Please remember that you can call any of us at any time, day or night, we are ALWAYS here for you!
May the new year bring healing and strength to your family.
We love you!
The Newsomes
Kellers,
We just wanted to let you know that we are thinking about you and praying for you everyday. Our hearts ache for the difficult time you are all going through. However, your faith and trust in God is truly an inspiration. Thank you so much for keeping us posted with this website. Please let us know if there is anything you need.
Friends,
Rod, Kendra, and Dane Smith
Dear Kellers,
As you requested, we continue to pray for Kole, your family and all the specialists involved in Kole's recovery and treatment. We were happy to read that you are not spending as much time at the hospital and that Kole's treatments are so short. Derick continues to pray for Kole and before he does, he always says "I'm going to shout it out!" He really misses him and can't wait to see him again. Know that you are greatly missed and never forgotten throughout our days. We hope and pray for these next few months to go by quickly and that Kole will respond to his treatments well. Again, we wish that you will have only good news in the new year!
Love,
The Harrahs
Our prayers are with you all - and we are praying for a full recovery..God Bless. Tony & Charlotte Myers
Kellers,
We just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers every day. Having two Granddaughters of our own, we can not imagine what you must be going through. Keep up the good work Kole and remember that you in good hands.
We will continue to pray for you.
Jane & Steve Fultz
(Joy's sister)
Janni and Steve,
It's so awsome to see how our Lord is taking care of you all. The kids and I are praying for you and Kole along with so many countless others. I pray Janni that you and Steve will continue to feel the love, prayers, and the peace that only the Lord, can provide. You guys are soo loved. We love you all so much.
Amanda, Taylor,and Ty
Kellers,
We have been thinking and praying for you and Kole's health. If we can assist in any way please let us know. We are just a phone call away! God bless you!
Love,
Ed, Kim, and the kids
Dear Kellers,
Happy New Year to you! We are sending prayers and positive thoughts your way on a constant basis. Our prayer today is that 2006 will bring Kole good health and all of you a strength and inner peace like you've never known before. It comforts us to know that you are at the best facility in the country for Kole's illness and that the Great Healer is looking down on you and all that goes on and is orchestrating His plan in His perfect timing in His perfect way! How awesome that is!
Hal is thinking that his side of the hallway is waaaaay too quiet without your presence there, Janni. He's also taken an uncontrollable and unexplainable liking to Twinkies! He thinks you'd better get that little guy well and back to your normal routine SOON! But, seriously, please know that you are on our hearts and in our prayers. We are certain that better times are just around the corner for all of you!
Peace be with you,
Hal and Chris Harnden
Janni, Steve & Family,
Today is the beginning of the New Year and with that we continue our prays for Kole and your entire family.
Janni, a day doesn't go by that I don't think about you and your family. My heart aches everytime I look at one of my own grandchildren and marvel at your strength. With the grace of God and the best care possible Kole will recovery. I can't wait to see your smiling face in our halls again, knowing that Kole is healthy and home with his family.
Take care.
Jim & Sue Laremore
Hello Keller family!!
We think about you every day, and can't wait to see you all again. We are very thankful for this site. It's so nice to hear about Kole from the family! We pray daily for you, and ask God to give you & Kole strength & courage. We are praying that all the good cells stay healthy,the bad cells are destroyed, and side effects are minimal. We miss you!! keep your faith. It will see you through this. It has helped us time & time again. Take care!!
Love from the Lozier family!!!
Janni, I pray every day that God keeps you & Steve strong!
hi to all of the Kellers!!
We enter into this new year with the foremost thought and prayer being for your family. Sounds as if there is a lot of positives to draw from. Keep them near to you. May the Lord be with you and keep Kole strong!!
With Christ's love,
The Hollands'
John, Kurt, and Karen
Hi
I just happened across your blog in surfing...I thought I would just post a note to say that I hope 2006 will be a good year for all your family and for Kole in particular of course. Now that I've read a little about what you are going through, your family will be in my prayers.
If you would like to see some other wonderful children I'm helping - although their difficulties are of a quite different nature, feel free to drop by my blog http://shantidhara.blogspot.com/
Best wishes.
Gerry
(Ireland)
Keller Cousins,
You are on my mind every day guys. I love you very much and as always, even though we are not in physical closeness, we are always together in spirit.
Frequently, lately, in all my lessions, Phillipians 4: 6 comes up... be anxious for nothing... but in everything prayer and supplication wit hthanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. I share with you as I am sure this has been on your minds as well. We love you much and are here for you in whatever we can do.
Love, Chris & ElJay and Little Bean
Keller Cousins,
You are on my mind every day guys. I love you very much and as always, even though we are not in physical closeness, we are always together in spirit.
Frequently, lately, in all my lessions, Phillipians 4: 6 comes up... be anxious for nothing... but in everything prayer and supplication wit hthanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. I share with you as I am sure this has been on your minds as well. We love you much and are here for you in whatever we can do.
Love, Chris & ElJay and Little Bean
Hi Kellers...WE LOVE YOU GUYS!! So glad to know of Kole's progress. We think of you and pray for you all everyday.
Love,
The Stickney Family
Coach Keller,
Glad to hear that everything is going really well down in Memphis for all of you guys. You should be pleased to hear that our basketball team is also doing very well up here. Everyday at practice we think of you, Janni, Jaelle and Kole. We also keep you in our thoughts and prayers all the time. We miss you up here, but were making it along without you. God Bless you and your family.
Stick
Kellers,
This is a wonderful site. It is a place to turn when we are thinking of Kole, Jaelle, Janni and Steve. We are grateful for the updates, so we can take them to God in our prayers. Maddie prays for Kole each night, and she always asks who is taking Kole his homework, can you tell she is the daughter of two teachers! Kole is very lucky to have a family who is guiding him through this with the words of God.
We miss all of you!
Ryan, Jeanette, Maddie and Robbie Greenslade
Kellers,
Just a note to tell you that I am thinking and praying for you all. Your dad has told me there are a lot of them there that need our prayers as well.
Love and prayers,
Aunt Jane
Steve, Janni, Kole, and Jaelle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I have been reading in Genesis. I am reminded that the power of God that created all things is that same power that sustains you. God Bless
Dave, Laura, Caleb, Josh, and Leah Marty
Kole-
I am looking forward to playing baseball agaiin with you.
Jared Flewelling
Steve and Janni-
We are here for you and we are praying for Kole for a quick and speedy recovery. Let us know if need anything.
Matt, Jeanette, Jared and Kyle Flewelling...
To everyone on Kole's Team:
Our hearts go out to your entire family. Situations like this, cause us to reflect on how God blesses everyone of us, every day, and we too often take that for granted.
Steve and Janni, anyone that has ever been graced with your family's presence, has experienced the true meaning of faith. Your strength and confidence in this trying time makes each and every one of us stronger. You two are our "strength" coach now (basketball will wait)
Always know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and we wish Kole a complete and speedy recovery. If we too, can be of help in any way, please DO NOT hesitate to ask.
God Bless You All,
Matt,Jen,Jake and Josh Jenne
Steve, Janni, Kole, and Jaelle,
Hi from Brad and Christy. I am glad to hear that his treatments are going well so far. We pray and think about you a lot! God is awesome and he is taking care of you and Kole and the Doctors, and your family. I will pray that you will continue to have good results and I will talk to you soon.
Love, Brad and Christy
Kole:
I hope you are doing good. I miss coming to your house and playing games with you. You're funny. I wish you could come and play with me at Laura Jean's house. Get well soon. Miss you a bunch......
Love you- Summer Workman
Kole-
Boy it is great to hear you are doing better. Many here in Clyde, Ohio are pulling for a quick as possible recovery... Stay strong and positive. Nothing Good Ever Comes Easy !!
Coach K and Family:
We hope you all are doing well. You would not believe how many people here are wishing you all the best. You are an A-Ok family. Wishing you all the best, from Clyde...The Workman's......
Sonny, Becky, Chelsea, Courtney and Summer
PS: Say hello to Elvis for us.....LOL
Dear Keller Family,
From our Keller family to yours - we wish you all the best and can totally relate to what your going thru. Jim is in his 4th week of experimental chemotherapy and after 12 weeks we do another CT Scan and blood work to see if it's suppressing the growth of his cancer. We all pray daily for your family and ours and still keep the faith for a miracle. Was wondering if you've heard of the program called Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH)? It's a program in Ohio that our tax dollars pay for and what it does is kick in what your insurance doesn't pay for. You can contact your local health department to get enrolled. I know when Beth Anne had her brain surgery we ended up only paying a few hundred dollars for bills that totalled over $50,000. If we can be of any help please let us know.
Love, The Kellers
Jim,Cindy,Jimmy, Jeff, Beth Anne and Becky
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