Inspirational song

This song (although the subject is breast cancer) is so relate-able to me. To be honest, I have been very overwhelmed lately, and Josh has been my rock through it all. I saw this song performed live on the news this morning and it brought tears to my eyes...

Martina McBride-I'm Gonna Love You Through It

Leesburg Christian School's Dig4Hattie Event

This is information about an event that is being done in my honor that I wanted to let everyone know about I only found out about it a few weeks ago, but apparently it has been in the works for a while, but it was while I was in the hospital. My cousin Hunter called me to let me know this was going on and I told her 1) I hate to be the center of attention and 2) Aren't there people more deserving, or who need it more. Her response was that is exactly what she thought I would say but that it was happening.  I have been blessed with a wonderful family and support system and plan to donate some/all of the proceeds to cancer research, hopefully specifically Thyroid. More and more people are becoming resistant to the "traditional" treatments for ThyCa and they are looking for new ways to treat it.

Dear Faithful Fans:  Leesburg Christian School’s Lady Lions’ varsity and junior varsity volleyball team will hold a charity event and fundraiser for Hattie Ketterman Curtis as she fights Thyroid Cancer. The Lady Lions have planned an event called “Dig4Hattie,” which will take place on Friday, November 4, 2011, at 6 PM. The team is hoping to receive donations from individuals and businesses that support Leesburg Christian Athletics and Lady Lions Volleyball. This is our fourth year to hold a charity event for cancer last year we raised $3,500 for baby Max Popish as he fought through and survived Neuroblastoma Cancer! Donations from boosters, family, friends, etc., will also be accepted. On November 4th at 6 PM the Lady Lions will play two matches (best out of three). The Lady Lions will take on alumni and coaches in match one and the Lions Soccer team in match two. There will also be door prizes for fans, so please attend! A large percentage of all gate fees and concessions will go to “Dig4Hattie.”  “Dig4Hattie” t-shirts also are being sold now. Order your shirt ASAP, they sell fast! Youth sizes are available for $10 and adult sizes are available for $12. All proceeds will benefit the Hattie Ketterman Curtis in her fight against Thyroid Cancer. Order no later than October 24: leesburgathletics@gmail.com.

Hattie Ketterman Curtis' Story:

Hattie was diagnosed with Papillary Thyroid Cancer with Follicular variances in August of 2007 after a tumor was removed from her spine and soon after had a total Thyroidectomy. Since then, Hattie has had a dozen surgeries, seven surgeries within the last year alone. After all of this she is still only considered Stage 2 because with Thyroid Cancer, if you are under the age of 45, you cannot be a ny higher than a Stage 2. Hattie and her family have put their complete trust in the Lord to see her through these trials.

Hattie has been married to Josh Curtis for 5 years and he has been her rock. She got married young (at 20) but knows this was the Lord's plan for her, because she does not know what she would do without this amazing man by her side. They were able to enjoy their first year of marriage, and work on building Josh's contracting company, Kinsmen Contractors, before starting this "Cancer Journey" together. She views it as "our story", as they are one in the eyes of the Lord. The support of both of their families has been amazing, and they look forward to living a long and hopefully soon healthy life together.

Hattie is related to Leesburg Christian School graduates, Hunter and Taylor Jenkins, and is a cousin of former student, Ricky Greene, and LCS homeschool family, the Allens. Hattie’s parents own Ketterman’s Jewelers in Leesburg. Ketterman’s Jewelers has been a faithful sponsor of Leesburg Christian School for over a decade. Throughout the years, they have contributed to the yearbook, to the Silent Auction and to many events that required door prizes. On November 4, at LCS, please join us as we raise money to show our support to Hattie.

On Friday night the teams will play two matches: the first taking on alumni and coaches, and in the second the Lions Soccer team! There will be door prizes for fans, so please attend!

There are also "Dig4Hattie" t-shirts being sold. Order your shirt ASAP, they sell fast! Youth sizes are available for $10 and adult sizes are available for $12. All proceeds will benefit Hattie in her fight against Thyroid Cancer!!

Even you're unable to attend, you can still make a donation!!

Invite all your friends!!   To make a donation contact Lady Lions Coach Christa Schlichting (leesburgathletics@gmail.com) or look for sign up sheets that Lady Lions members will have.  All for Christ, one for States, go Lions go! Sincerely,Coach Christa SchlichtingEMAIL: leesburgathletics@gmail.com  "...It is more blessed to give than to receive." Acts 20:35

Quick update from Josh....

We are back home. Gosh driving to DC and back can be killer. Anyways, official news is "ok". The donor site looks a little better and they are going to put another apligraf on next week on Tuesday. Her back has some raw spots still and the wound doctor decided to change her back dressing to once a day with a special cream that combats skin infection. He is pretty sure that there is no skin infection, but he wants to be preventive in case there is. We will know more on that if not next week, the following week when the doctor looks at her back again. Please pray that the apligraf continues to work and that her back heals up with no infection. Please pray for Hattie's spirits as well. The last couple days have been rough for her. She tries to stay upbeat, but it's hard with all that she has been through, especially this year. Thanks everyone for your prayers.