After a good week of treatment, Carolyn was admitted to the hospital Thursday when she began to lose more liquids than she could take in - mostly due to diarrhea, which is a common side-effect of the chemotherapy. Jeff watched her (and a little football) while the rest of the family was in Panguitch for the holiday. Friday, she was diagnosed with a blood infection, and today (Saturday), she is complaining of being out of breath.
She and Jeff have, as you know, been very appreciative of our prayers and exercises of faith in their behalf. They have felt a strong sense of support, and they never fail to be thankful for all that is done for them. Please continue to keep them in your minds and hearts and prayers this weekend.
Posted by Sydney Haglund
57 comments:
Carolyn,
Tod and I just wanted to let you know that we are praying for you and your family. We appreciate that we can read your blog to keep informed. You are an amazing woman and you have been an example to me for almost as long as I can remember. We would love to have your family over for dinner if it ever helps. You are a dear friend to me!!!! Love, Emily Johnsen
Sometimes the hospital is a good place to be. Hang tough, dear girl. And hello to Sydney!
Carolyn,
Caleb has turned into a boy. He changed over night. Into everything, climbing on anything, and telling me "NO". I love you and miss you. You are in my thoughts and prayers today, especially.
Love ya lots! Keep smiling!
Mariellen
Carolyn,
I just wanted to tell you what an awesome talk Kristin gave at the Stake YW in Excellence. You are my Hero too!! What a great example you have always been and continue to be!!
Hang in there.
Love ya,
Diann
Thinking of you...Sid keeps us posted...our prayers are with you and your family daily..the BYU kids ask about you always and send their love.
Congradulations! on the new Grandchild..we got a grandson on Nov. 20, isn't being a Grandma the best!
Warmly & with our love, Robbie & Bill
Carolyn you are so strong, you inspire me. Our kids asked us today to have a mid day prayer for you. Think of the example you are to the youth.
Hi Carolyn,
It's Jenny, Bev's daughter. I just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. I haven't seen all of you guys in a few years and miss you all. I hope you don't mind me checking up on your blog to see how you're doing. You've always been like an aunt to me! With lots of love!
Jenny (Peterson) Bleak
Carolyn,
I don't visit too many blogs because I have a hard enough time keeping up with my own, but Mariellen has been a dear to keep us informed, and I'm glad to send a greeting today.
Your journey seems very similar to my sister Leslie's. She was treated for cancer a few years ago at Huntsman's. I know it's hard, and I remember there were times she didn't want to go on...
She is doing wonderfully now!What's that saying? "This too shall pass." And it will!
You are including in Sterling's and my prayers, along with thousands of family and friends who love you.
Warm wishes,
Shelli
Carolyn, we continue to keep you and your family in our Family and individual prayers. You are so strong and will get through this! I love you and miss you. Love, Holly
You and your family are always in our prayers and your attitude is inspiring to us all.
Love, The Stratfords
Carolyn,
We Love you so much I know you have always meant so much to Dave. I hope that you get feeling better soon. We love you and are praying for you.
Dave and Nikki
Oh, not the most ideal place to be for Thankgiving without most of your family. But what a great place the hospital can be when you are needing care beyond what home offers. I was home cooking this Thanksgiving and Dave took the 2 older boys to the movie (baby slept for a couple of hours), so, I had a lot of time to think about what I am so thankful for, while puttering in the kitchen. One of those many things was/is you. Following your journey on your blog has been such an inspiration. I am Thankful for you! Hang in there...we love ya!
Carolyn, I had so much fun spending two days with you!! I hope I can do it again! I finished baby Gabe's stocking today. I miss you! Your attitude during this whole process is really inspiring to me. I loved watching you interact with all of the people at the clinic who are working there. Your interest in them is so sincere and kind. You are a great friend and example to me. Hang in there!! When you get better let's plan a trip.
Carolyn it was so wonderful to talk to you this week. We miss you and we can't wait to have you back here with us where we can talk to you and enjoy your wonderful laugh in person. We love you and we will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Carolyn,
I know that Heavenly Father is constantly watching over you and I know that he knows exactly how you feel when no one else does. We love you and pray for you always. I remember feeling like we were convicts in a prison, really enjoying being home and dreading the hospital return. Try to laugh as much as possible,(good for the immune system), and keep drinking your "Kool-Aid," aka red blood cells. You've done it! It's all up from here.
I think of you every single day and along with so many ... remember you in my prayers. (Thanks for keeping us posted, Sydney!)
XO Gail Berry
Syd - one suggestion, people have mentioned that they can't leave a comment for carolyn unless they have a blog account or google account. If you go into the settings, you can change who can leave comments by changing the preferences to allow comments from all sources, not just google. I would suggest you let anyone make comments because most people don't know how to use blogs. Thanks! We want everyone to be able to let Carolyn know how much we love and pray for her.
Sister Owens;
I admire your strength. I remember when you said that we all have our challenges in life and that this one is yours. I had a cousin who suffered from cancer and the effects of chemo therapy. I admire your strength and know that you are always in our prayers.
Love,
Jaron Miner (106th ward)
Sister Owens,
I just wanted you and your family to know that my apartment and I pray every evening together, and we always make sure to remember you. when we do so.
Trevor Rosenlof
Sister Ownes,
I've only met you once and it was at the beginning of the semester. But, I continue to think of you and your family during this time and include you in my prayers. I know that families are eternal and that this life is a great opportunity that we have to pass through trials to prepare us to be more like our Savior. You are very much an example to me through a distance. I know that you are a great strength to your family and that this experience will help you to come closer to your Savior. I will continue to pray on your behalf, knowing that our Father in Heaven is very aware of everything that you and your family stand in need of at this time. God bless!
Ashley Schoepke (BYU 106th ward)
Dear Sister Owens,
You and your family both have been blessed with so much faith. I'm grateful for your examples. When I was a missionary in Hawaii, we had an investigator named Connie that was also receiving Chemo and she had the same opportunity you have to increase her faith. I know your Father is and will continue to carry you. Thank you again for your example!
Love, Fan Feng
Dear Carolyn,
Brent and I want you to know we think about you and pray for you and your family often. Our time together on the "Trek" was memorable. May we have another fun time together soon. Love, Sharyn Brown
Carolyn,
Kim Hasleton did something FUN in Primary today for you. The kids loved doing it. It's going to be a surprise. You'll love it!
We love you and pray for you, and so do the Primary children.
As we count our blessings this Thanksgiving time, we number you as a dear friend. We love you.
The Waltons
Hi Carolyn,
We did a fun activity for you in singing time today...I will have it to your family to bring to you this week! The kids loved it, and you know how I am always trying to re-invent the wheel each week to keep everyone's attention! We love you and can't wait until you are back home!
Love,
Kim
Hi sister Owens. Everyone has been missing you in primary. We cant wait till you come home. you have been in everyones prayers both in primary and in sacrament meeting. I miss you so much too. i hope you can come home for Christmas.
love Sydney Hasleton
Hey Sister Owens! I hope you are feeling okay! We all miss you so much! The primary is doing a fun surprise for you and so are the Young Women & Young Men! We miss you so much and can not wait to have you back with us! You are continually in our prayers and our hearts. We love you and hope you are feeling okay! Love you!
Baylee Hasleton
Carolyn,
We're thinking of you!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for pushing through it. We are so impressed and encouraged by your faith and endurance. We know the heavens are with you... because we're praying for you!
Much love, Russ Lewis (106th ward)
Sis. Owens,
I have been praying for you so much and for your family as well! I hope you can feel His help and strength and also the love this ward has for you. Your husband talked to me the other week about my upcoming marriage and he spoke so highly of you. He told me how you met and of your wonderful relationship and friendship, what a great example that is to me. I know that there are many people that you have had such a great influence on so many people in this ward through your faithful example of courage and strength. I hope that you can have peace and the comfort of the spirit.
love,
Sarah Anderson (BYU 106th ward)
hey sister owens
i love you, and you are always in my prayers. i can wait for you to get better!i miss you and hope you are well tara kira kaylin and me are planning a surprize for you but we want to know what your favorite color is.
love you
briana
Hi Carolyn--Some of us just don't get this computer stuff too readily--I've tried before but gave up--maybe this time I "get it." You looked so great last Sunday when I saw you at church! Your sweet smile has always been endearing to everyone. I can't imagine living your trial, but I know Heavenly Father knows and He is with you now and will be throughout your treatments. Medical treatment is amazing and how our bodies function and react to it is even more so. David and I think of you often and pray for you to have the necessary strength to endure. Everyone misses you, loves you and remembers your soft, sincere kindnesses to all of us. I know you are facing each day with courage and faith and you are being blessed through the love, care and prayers of family and friends. We love you- David and Joan
my bad sorry i meant i can not wait untill you r better sorry for the typo
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Carolyn:
We continue to pray for you and talk to the BYU kids about you and your awesome family. I see that a few of the kiddos responded to a challenge to write to you.
Want you to know that no meeting at our 106th ward is opened or closed in prayer without mentioning you and your family.
We love you and are praying for you.
Bill and Robbie
Hey, tried to call you. You are missed and loved and thought about often. I can't wait to go exercise again....and laugh! Hope you have gone 'fishin'. Your little quilt is darling! You should grow up to be a quilter! Miss You!!!!!!!!!!!!! Susan
Carolyn- Thanks to some coaching from the Relief Society I think I finally know how to look at someone's blog! It was so nice to see you at the Wadsworths and how cute your hair is! Your smile and warmth always brighten any visit. I was so lucky to have you as my visiting teacher, I miss that even though I have great ones now too. Knowing you as a friend, I am impressed with the way you are handling this incredibly difficult trial. You may not realize how your faith in handling this inspires many others going through difficulties on a much smaller scale also. I want you to know you're in my thoughts and prayers, especially this past week. Among the things I am thankful for, one of them is knowing you and your family and the example you set of living the gospel. I look forward to your complete recovery and joining you and Syd on the trip she's planning (ha). Take care, keep smiling and know how much we love you- Jan
Hi Carolyn! What a great feast we felt today in YW. I know these girls all love you so much and their hearts are full of love for you. We are all praying for you! I thought of Kristen a lot today and want you to know I am praying for her, too. Remember, you are a daughter who knows...
Yvonne H.
Sister Owens!!!!!Hello! This is Rachel even though it says Yvonne Hubert... thats me mom :) Thank you for saying happy birthday on your blog :D!!!!! I hope everything is going O.K!!! I loved it so much how you were able to come on Sunday! And it was even my last Sunday with the beehives!....finally! JK JK JK seriouly just kidding! I love them!! Well I will be praying for you! I love you so very much!! I hope you feel better! :)-Rachel Hubert
P.S seriously I was kidding :)
Carolyn, I am so thankful for your kind words and thoughts that the Bishop shared with the ward. I think it is awesome that you are so grateful and so full of faith. I have enjoyed your friendship and encoraging words when we were in primary together. I know that through adversity we learn what we really believe and how deep our faith runs. I am so proud of you and Jeff. You're in our prayers. Your love and kindness has extended to our children and they too pray for you in our nightly and private prayers. I know that the Lord is very aware of you and your family and what you're goign through. God Bless you and be of good chear for our Lord has suffered everything we have so he will know how to succor his children. We sure love ya
Wallace Family
Sister Owens,
You're a trooper--the ward is rooting for you! I was terribly sick in the hospital a few years back and, and had to endure a mild bout of chemo, and all I can say is thank goodness for the peace that comes from the Restored Gospel and a great family! Keep hangin tough Sister O, and enjoying the little things in life!
Carolyn!! Hello! I'm sorry I haven't really kept in touch even though I'm like... your neighbor. The other day I thought of the time where we talked about grandma and fireworks.....and how you called me later in the day and reminded me it was firecrackers. Or was it fireworks? Anyway, that was so funny! I don't think I've laughed so hard in forever. And don't you be setting off some firecrackers yourself...haha. Carolyn, I'm sorry you're so far away from us but I hope you feel our love for you. Thanks for being who you are. :)I'm totally looking forward to seeing you again and you telling me that we're gonna skip my birthday this year. I won't fall for it this year... I'm much older. haha.. Thats a joke! Well, again, we all are thinking of you and miss you being in our presence!! I love you!!
-Emily Gottfredson the first. :)
P.S. now I have my own blogspot if you want to check it out! I posted the gingerbread houses that were made this year at aunt Chrisann's house. They are so extreamly cute! And I have some of the children. Our family also has one. gottfredsonclan.blogspot.com :) sorry this is so long. haha...:)
Carolyn,
Wanted you to know you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts everyday. You are an incredible inspiration to our family. Ever since I first met you, your positive attitude has been your outstanding quality. It is that same attitude that continues to shine.
Keep the hospital staff on their toes. We are anxious to see you back home soon.
There is not much to say that hasn't already been said. Clearly you are loved, admired, and cherished. You are a blessing to many...including myself. What an incredible example (leader,friend,etc.) you have always been to me! My thougths and prayers continue to be with you!
Annie Jackson
Carolyn,
Hi Carolyn,this is Lisa Hannemann and the girls. We just wanted to tell you how much we love you. We feel like you are a kindred spirit to us and are an inspiration to us all.
For Thanksgiving we went up to Bear Lake and ate until we were sick and then went to the mountains the next day and chopped down Christmas trees.There is nothing like fresh mountain air.
Dave is doing well in Iraq. He had a vanilla shake for the first time and was very happy about it.
Carolyn, we love you...remember,it is almost Christmas and then you are home free for a couple of months. I know God is aware of all of us and especially you at this time. What a blessing to have a new grandbaby! Family is a wonderful gift. Keep the faith and remember our prayers are with you.
Carolyn, I am thinking about you! I check your blog often to see how you're doing -- thanks for keeping us all informed. Stay rested, watch some good t.v. and hang in there. We all love you. Btw -- I miss you as my Visiting Teacher! :-)
Carolyn-
We miss talking to you and seeing your great smile!! We love you and you are in all of our prayers.
We had the kids (Colton and Megan) make gingerbread houses tonight. I think that Colton should become an architect and design homes. I made them promise to post some pictures on their blog spot so you can see their house. They did an awesome job.
Thanks for the example you are to all of us. I admire your courage and faith. I know that your journey is hard right now but I also know that you have the faith and strength to endure it. Their are better days ahead....SOON!
Love from all of us!
The Pendletons
Little Carter is sooo cute! We love to see the pictures of him!
You been in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry we took Syd away at Thanksgiving! I know you're going to come through this-keep your spirits up and I'll see you back in Alpine!
Love, Barbara Everson
Carolyn, I am so thankful that I know you! I can feel your strength through your family. It is amazing. I am so impressed with Kristin. It was alot of fun to be with her at Katie's game on Fri. in Richfield. She made the trip home alot of fun. I am taking alot of pictures and keeping all the articles to show you from the games. I will keep you updated. It is just not the same without you there yelling at the refs with my dad. Ha, Ha. Sending you my love and my prayers, Jen Smith
We love you Carolyn! Every time we pray Anna is very reverent and folds her arms (usually) the entire prayer. At the end of each prayer she cheers her "'men" and is very proud of herself. Because you are always mentioned in our prayers, I think she'll know you the best when we come home to visit. Plus, she has innocent faith and trust so her prayers are valuable!
We love you and are always thinking of you!
Love,
John, Ashley, and Anna
Carolyn:
Wanted you to now that my heart felt prayers are with you. It's an amazing journey as we come to know our Heavenly Father's love and trust in him as he quides us. We are so blessed to know what we know as his children. May you be embraced by his peace and warmed by his light. You are a pilar of strength and a great example to us all. Hugs, Jill Henneman
Carolyn, hope you are feeling well today. Sorry I have not contacted you sooner. Life sure throws us some curve balls!!! - in fact my motto for this year has been "Life is what happens when you are planning something else!" I have such great memories of our time together as visiting teaching companions. I have always enjoyed our friendship. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Love and prayers Sharon
carolyn
this is wealtha and andy saying we
love you
miss you
think of you all the time
pray for you
so hang in their
we have much more to laugh about
cry about
and many more games to go to etc.
LOVE YOU
love, Burgess family
Carolyn,
We are thinking of you and praying for you. Hang in there and get better quickly! Love,
The Willhite's
Carolyn,
We have loved reading your blog. You have shown so much faith during this whole process. Not once have I heard you complain about your situation, but rather you are always thanking those around you. You are an amazing women! We are constantly praying for you and know that you are going to make it through all your trials in life. We love you!
-Melissa & Marshall
Sister Owens,
I just wanted to say hi and tell you that we miss you down here in Provo! You and your family are in my prayers always, I hope that you can come back to us soon- we need your fun stories in the relationships class! Thanks for being a good example :)
Love, Emily Robinson
Hey Girl-
Hang in there and hold on tight. We think of you often and are pulling and praying for you daily. Our love and support go out to you and your family.
Love, Jody and Scott Jorgensen and family
Just wanted to say that you're on our minds, in our hearts, and in our prayers every single day---even all the way out here in the lonely woods of California. Hope you're out of there quick!!! You're loved--obviously by many, many!!
Carolyn;
It was so good to see you last week at church. It was a welcome surprise. We miss seeing you here, and McKay reminding me how you were his teacher. We love you Carolyn and hope you get feeling better.
Dear Carolyn, I hope you feel better and have a good day tomorrow. We can go fishing in the summer. Bye, Akoy
ps...I showed Akoy your new grandson. He said, "She has two grandson's and two friends, me and Kove." He thinks you're wonderful!
Carolyn,
So glad the chemo is being nice to you! If you can actually put chemo and nice in the same sentence. It's a love/hate relationship. Wanted you to know that we're thinking about you always and will be glad to see you back out in public when you're all better!
Love,
The Molens
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