Can I just tell you about the unbelievable day I had?
1. I spent the morning at MOPS – which is a basically a chance every other Tuesday to drop sweet little A off at the nursery at our church and sit, eat, socialize with other adults (!), and learn how to be a better mama. I love it so much.
2. I spent the afternoon at the zoo. And even though Adrienne slept through some of it – I had fun pointing out the animals to her and walking around outside all afternoon.
3. While I was leaving the zoo, my mom called to tell me that her cancer is gone.
This isn’t something I’ve talked about on the blog, but last March, my mom was diagnosed with some pretty serious ovarian cancer. I don’t know if you know anything about this type of cancer, but it’s a pretty nasty thing and the doctor didn’t have much hope back in March. However, my mama is a trooper and she had about 10,000 people praying for her every single day. Yes, she had a major surgery to remove most of it. Yes, she went through chemotherapy for three months. But I say the 10,000 daily prayers had more to do with it than you might think.
It’s gone. Totally, completely, out of here. I can’t tell you the joy in my heart.
4. I made this white chicken chili for dinner and it was scrumptious.
But really…the absence of cancer was the best part of my day.


I am SO happy for your family! Congratulations to your mother for beating cancer and to you for being strong through it all.
Hooray for your Mom! SUCH good news!
This is amazing! I’m so happy for you and your mom.
What amazing news! I’m so happy for you and your mom…and I definitely believe in the power of prayers too
Such wonderful news! Cancer is so scary when it happens to one of your own parents, since all of your life you think of them as being invincible. So happy for you and your family!
Fantastic news!!! Yay, for no cancer!
Wonderfully, beautiful fantastic news! Love your momma, and you sooo much! I love hearing good news!
Such wonderful news! Congrats to your mom for beating cancer!
That is SO awesome!!! I am so happy for your mom and your family!! Praise God!
God is Good Katie! I am truly happy for you and your family.
Very excited about your Mamma’s news! Eileen makes a really mean white chicken chili. We should swap ‘um.
That’s incredible news!!! Sounds like your mom is pretty incredible too
PRAISE GOD!!! Cancer is a nasty thing, and I’m so glad she has been healed!! God.Is.Good!!!
Awww, that is so wonderful! I am so happy for you and your family. God is truly amazing. And seriously, can Adrienne get any cuter?!?!
So amazing to hear about your mom beating that awful disease! I agree, the power of prayer can do amazing things! You have a beautiful family
Wow! That is such AMAZING news for you, your mom, and the rest of your family!
I am so glad to hear she is doing well! Such a Godsend!
Yay! What a praise for your mom! I just read an article in Real Simple today about a woman who suffered through breast cancer and the whole thing just sounded TERRIBLE. So I’m especially glad to hear that your mom’s is entirely gone! What an answer to (10,000) prayer(s)!
Praise the Lord! That is fantastic! Myself and both of my parents have been cancer-free for almost a year now and it is the biggest blessing! God is so good!
So excited for you and your family! What a blessing to be free of such an ugly beast!
Hooray for you all as well…praise the Lord!
KAAATIIIEEEE, my heart LEAPS for you and your mother! I’m celebrating, smiling, crying and hugging you, BIG TIME.
That is amazing. God makes miracles. I will say an extra prayer for you and your family tonight.
So happy for you and your mom:)
That makes my heart smile 10,000 knowing you will have your mom around to grow with you and your family! What a blessing. I lived and loved MOPS…I served on the steering committee, Mom’s playdates, etc. You will make so many friends that will last a lifetime. Those women are still my friends to this day…..I am making a new recipe tonight….not cooking in the middle like I wanted
But I know you and you like anything from scratch…so might have to pop over, get a some sugar kisses and see you!
Thrilled to hear your mom is cancer free
What wonderful news!! SO happy for you my love!
That is such amazing news- I am so happy for you and your family.. God was watching over your mama.
I am so glad that your mom is ok!!!
That is some amazing news
Angels are rejoicing!!! That’s wonderful news! Prayer works!
Praise the Lord!! I have never read your blog before and I think I did tonight for a reason. What a wonderful reminder that God is present in our lives and prayer DOES work!
Thanks for posting!
I’m sure your mom’s sweet new grandaughter helped with the recovery as well! Great news for your mom and your family!
What overjoying news! I am so happy to hear that about your mom. Thank you for sharing such a private thing about your life.
Yay! I am so happy for your family. So basically you walked around the zoo talking to yourself? Hehehehe. We would make great friends
Life is a beautiful beautiful thing.
I’ve lost my dad due to lung cancer, so every time I hear somebody got better from any type of cancer, I am incredibly happy.
Sending a huuuuge hug to your sweet baby, you, and your mom. I love miracles
Yay to the cancer getting gone!
I’m so happy for your mother and your family – fantastic news indeed
That news would make for an amazing day
So very happy that your mom is all better and I too believe in the power of prayer… God is amazing!
Yay for your family’s good news!
How amazing! (Not just the chili part.) Prayer is an awesome thing!!!!
That is the best news in the world, Katie. Hugs to your mom and the whole family.
KATIE!!!! I’m SO glad to hear that! I wish I had known so I could’ve been praying all this time! She’s definitely added to my list of prayers. That is just the best news you could get. I lost my father to cancer 3 years ago and I know how hard it is to watch someone go through that – I’m and SO SO glad for you, your Mom and your whole family!
So glad to hear that you mom’s cancer is gone, Katie! God is good!
Prayer is a powerful thing! I’m very happy for you and your family.
That is such amazing news for you and your family! I completely understand you when you say that the prayers had more to do with it. My family is huge on praying daily and we have learned from our own experience what the power of God can do!
I’m so happy for your family!
SO HAPPY for you and your mama! I know what it’s like to have a parent with cancer.. and the relief that comes with learning they’re cancer-free.
YAY, yay, yay! And I’m making that chili. Atat.
hooray!! what wonderful news about your mom!
also, i have that same fabric that you photographed on, fun stuff
oh what amazing news, Katie!!! so happy for you and your mom and your entire family
Enjoy spending tmie with babycakes xoxo
That it so amazing! I’m so happy for you and your blessed family!
so much good news in one post!!! omg, i am THRILLED for your mom. happy happy day!!!
That is WONDERFUL news, and I am certain that the thousands of prayers being lifted up daily on her behalf were absolutely a part of her healing. Praise God for being so faithful!
This is amazing news! I’m so very happy for your mom and your entire family!
That truly is the best news ever! I am a survivor and the nasty c can play a toll on not only the patient but their family and friends. This great news warms my heart. Thank you for sharing it on your site.
Awesome to hear about the cancer!! Yes, God is good and He is our perfect physician. My cousin was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer w/spots on her liver. Please put her on your list of 10,000 to be prayed for. I know that is her only chance of healing!! (Her name is Judy)
Your post just made my day. I love hearing good news and today you’ve topped it off. So happy to hear about your mom. The power of prayer is amazing.
PS – and I’m going to try out this chili!
I’m a lover of chicken chili, mmm so good
I haven’t read many blogs in forever so nice to be back to yours! I’m so glad to read about your mom, that is wonderful!
Baby girl is adorable!
This is the best news I have heard all week! Your family is so strong for making it through together, and no doubt that your mom benefitted from the strong bond you guys have!
SO HAPPY! PS… I love the Denver Zoo!!!
that is beyond awesome!!! and i agree, yes modern medicine is amazing, but God and prayer are even more amazing!! (this is coming from an RN who is in school to be a nurse practitioner.) how wonderful that your mom survived ovarian cancer… it’s absolutely incredible!
i’m THRILLED for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! seriously beaming. that is an amazing day
I am so happy for you katie!!!!!!
That is amazing news! I send my love your way!
God Bless your mom! I can’t imagine what you and your family must have been going through! I would have been a mess. I am sure your beautiful daughter helped in her recovery!
Found your blog through guest posting for Kelly. Originally wanted to come tell you how adorable your baby is. THEN saw your news about your Mama and have to say YAY!!! My mom has had cancer twice and just had an ablation this week (her second) for her irregular heartbeat – there is nothing like being scared about your mama, so I am so happy to hear yours is cancer free.
I am so happy for your mom and your family! What wonderful news, Katie.
That’s wonderful news! It makes my heart jump for joy! =)
Ahhhhhh! what great news. As you know, I cancer is like ALL around me.
Zoos are always cool. They remind me of my gym
Katie, that is absolutely wonderful news!!!
I’m in a similar boat as you. My dad was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in January of this year, went through surgery, and is now cancer free (and currently undergoing hormone treatment and soon to start radiation to ensure the cancer is indeed gone forever). My heart goes out to you and your family as I know how heavy cancer can be on your heart. I’m so happy to hear she beat cancer!
That’s so great! Prayer is truly powerful. My mother-in-law recently had breast cancer and it’s also now gone (after surgery, chemo and prayer as well), so I can feel your joy. =)
So glad to hear about your mom! My dad had bladder cancer in 2009 and had his bladder removed. I know how scary it is to have a sick parent. Fortunately, my dad’s cancer is gone too!
I’m tearing up reading all of these sweet comments, but I too would like to voice my excitement when I heard the news about your mom. God does work HUGE miracles and I’m so happy that your mom got to be one of those.
I cry everytime I think about your mom, and I am crying while reading your blog!! I am so grateful for her healing, and that we get to have this precious lady, that we all love so much, around for a while longer. We are blessed beyond words with this family. As Sheryl Juan says, “Jubilee!!!!” Love you!
Oh, Katie, that is the best news. Thank you for sharing and HOORAY.
We also rejoice in our sufferings because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance character; and character, hope
Romans 5:3-4
I am so happy for your family! No doubt your faith and character has grown through the experience.Thank you for health restored Lord almighty!
Thank you so much – that is the PERFECT verse!
We serve a might God!! I’m so happy for you and your mom. Keep praying and thanking him. He healed my brother 3 yrs ago when no doctor knew what was wrong. He was dying. He’s 100% now. What a testimony your mom and my brother have!!!