Published at last. More than a memoir, this book is thirty-one capsule sized stories sandwiched between my story of caregiving and twenty-two pages filled with answers to frequently asked questions by other caregivers.
When my husband Gary was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) a rare cancer of the appendix, I felt confused and even angry. Anxiety dogged my mind and heart. No matter where I searched for a manual of hope, I found none.
Libraians offered me books written by the caregivers for Alzheimer patients and those written by forty-something caregivers taking care of their elderly parents.
When the medical world offered us no hope I asked questions. My team leader at work has teased me for years. “You ask more questions than anyone I know,” she says often. Still in all my questions, I didn’t find the answers to Gary’s rare cancer. For my saniety and to share with our family and friends, every time I stumbled into wisdom from any source, I sent out dated emails filled with those nuggets of wisdom. After three years I had enough to start a book.
For a preview check out Capsules of Hope: Survival Guide for Caregivers
The good news is, Gary is very much alive and I am MORE THAN A CAREGIVER.
Have a smile filled day,
Your friend, Kat
Before the book was ever written, Kat helped my husband and me plow through MANY questions after my husband was diagnosed with the same rare cancer that her husband has. She taught me her “Caregiver secrets” (guess that means they are not secrets!) and literally held my hand, as my husband was also treated in Omaha by Dr. Brian Loggie. I am thrilled that she has compiled her wisdom in a book that can be shared with all who can benefit. I have ordered my copy and look forward to sharing the book with those in need of Kat’s wisdom.
My review of the book will gladly follow at a later date!
Hi, Kat, I’d be interested in getting a review copy of the book (pdf is preferred) and possible having you as a guest on hopeenduresradio.com show. It’s Tuesdays at 10 a.m. pacific. Our main ministry is Rest Ministries for those with chronic illness, http://www.restministries.org.
Email me if you are interested!
Hi,
My husband was diagnosed last week with abdominal cancer. We live two hours from M D Anderson and were shocked to find there was no specialist for his type of cancer. We are headed to Nebraska to meet Dr. Loggie in the very near future. I am struggling to find my role as a grieving wife, stunned mother and overwhelmed educator. Please forward any information
or guide for hope my way.
Thanks,
Michelle
Lisa, I did send you a PDF did you receive it? I’ve started a new journey–cancer has changed our lives. I’m now the patient and my husband the caregiver. Hope to hear from you soon. email: lionheartedkat@cox.net
Sincerely, Kat
Michelle, have you been to Omaha? I’m so lost in my own medical issues, I can’t keep up with everyone. Hope to hear from you again. Kat
lionheartedkat@cox.net
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