For those of you that have been following Chippers Journey, Karen lost her battle to cancer on 11/28/14.  She is now in heaven with Mom and other dear family members and friends.  Karen fought strong and hard over the past 3 years, she was an inspiration to so many of us.  As recently as 10/07/14 she had cut her own yard and weeded just one day before her last chemo treatment.  She had the usual aches and discomforts from the chemo but more was brewing than she let on.  She had a constant headache, that we now know was due to swelling of her brain due to the invasion of cancer.  Thanks to all of you for your constant support and prayers.  We will miss you, Karen.  Rest in peace my friend.  Chippers Journey is now 10-10 (off duty).

It's been awhile since the last update to the blog, but a lot has happened.  Karen suffered a set back with her chemotherapy treatments, and the cancer spread to her lungs, liver and brain.  She received 10 rounds of radiation to the brain in 8 days this past October.  All other cancer treatments have been stopped as Karen is now in hospice.  Her situation digresses a little more each day.  Right now we are focused on her comfort.  She has fought a good fight over the past three years.  Please keep Karen in your thoughts and prayers as she continues on the next part of her journey.