Char Smith|Aug 22, 2018
Pray for everything, Katie. God hears you. Beg HIM and plead with HIM. Keep praying for that miracle. That tumor hasn't broken down, BUT it is smaller. The pain for you is so real, to see your child in pain. I don't pretend to know how horrible that must be. I will keep praying with all of your family and friends. Never stop believing!!
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Dawn Mangin|Aug 22, 2018
Our hearts all ache for you hon. We pray and hope and believe and pray and hope and believe. We love you Maddy- we love you family.
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Lori Richter|Aug 22, 2018
Sending positive vibes to your whole family and prayers for Maddy's comfort and health.
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Julia Pearson|Aug 22, 2018
Thinking of you all!! Try and hang in there!!!!
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Kristi Hellmer|Aug 21, 2018
Thank you AGAIN for your raw/ real post. I can’t even begin to imagine the isolation you feel from the UTI diagnosis, or the frustration that the tumor hasn’t shrunk as much as you’d hoped, but it sounds like there is good news in the AFP drop, and in how many prayer warriors you have surrounding you and your family. My ongoing prayers are for: Maddy (healing, health, and no pain), you and Luke (strength to carry on), Emma (understanding, patience and love), your physicians (wisdom to understand what’s wrong, and the healing hands to make it better), and your family/ friends you’re closest with (availability, patience ).
Even when you can’t keep praying Katie, we’ll pray for you. Love you and thinking of you. ❤️
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SANDI ZICK|Aug 21, 2018
This has to feel like a nightmare for you all. I'm praying for the miracle. If we all keep praying there has to be a good outcome for Maddy. God please help this beautiful child, she's most worthy of your mercy. Take her hand and lead her to a healthy life which she so deserves. We're in it to win it so don't let her down. Amen We love you guys and will keep the prayers and good thoughts coming your way!
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Erin Henegar|Aug 21, 2018
Oh Katie. I am so sorry for each setback you receive, especially news like this. This is all so wrong and unfair.
I hope you really can feel the weight of all of us behind you - you're right that you, Maddy and your family are constantly in our thoughts and hearts, even if we can't be by your side each day.
You may feel extra-isolated right now, but I promise you that you are not alone.
We love you!!!
- Erin, Marc, Mark and Jake
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Annette Bockover|Aug 21, 2018
Wow! I can’t imagine what you’re all going through. Too bad about the isolation. It certainly would help keep up your spirits.

Praying for some good news for your family. Hang in there. She’s so lucky to have such caring parents, family and friends rooting for her.
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