I have fought hard to be optimistic and straighforward through this process of battling my cancer. I have been honest about the pain and about my feelings, but this is the hardest thing I have had to do so far. My friends and family, those of you who I know in “real life” and those of you who are my friends through the internet…I need your help.
I’ve racked my brain and tried hard to make it sound just right, or politically correct, or whatever. But there’s just no other way to say it, so I’m just going to say it. I’m desperate to stay alive and to beat this cancer.
In 8 days, AOL is closing its doors. We will have health insurance until February 29. Then the new job (he was hired today at Teleflora PRAISE GOD!) requires a 90-day waiting period before benefits begin. This will delay my treatment and reduce my chances of winning this battle. My next chemotherapy will be a little over $8000 and radiation will be $150,000 if we don’t have insurance coverage. A COBRA can be purchased through the insurance we have now for $700 a month, for two months. This will get me past chemo and safely onto the next insurance plan provided through Chris’ new job.
Some people have asked if we need money, it’s always so hard to know exactly what to say. So on the advice of people who we love and trust, we have set up a fund at the Bank of Oklahoma. If you want to help, go to any BOk and make a donation to the “Kari Moroz Cancer Fund.” You don’t even need an account number. If you don’t live in Oklahoma, you can call the bank toll free at 1(800) 234-6181 or you can send it to the Bank By Mail address: PO BOX 1300 Tulsa OK 74102 and just remember to write “Kari Moroz Cancer Fund” so that it goes to the right account! (In the case that we raise more than we need for the COBRA, donations will be used to pay the medical bills…which are coming in daily!) Also, I have a paypal account, just message me if you want to send something that way and I will get you the email address. Your donation could be $1 and it will be the most precious gift you could ever give me and my family.
And keep praying, I am believing God for this miracle of healing and for this insurance stuff to be worked out. Please believe Him with me. I know with God all things are possible.
Thank you!
Kari
**HUGE EXCITING EDIT** Wanna know how good God is? I’m laughing and crying and thanking God all at the same time! We already have a month of COBRA paid for…this message on my blog has been up for less than 24 hours! I know that He is doing great things. I believe in His miracles and He is going to get the glory for all this…with God all things are possible!
Anonymous says:
I’m praying for you Kari. I also have some friends praying for you too.
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:46 am
Anonymous says:
Praying for you!
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:19 am
Anonymous says:
This is where God gets to show you how much He cares about you, and How amazing His grace and provision is. You are already taken care of Kari. It’s already done. In your weakness He is made strong, so LEAN LEAN LEAN on Him, Let Him be your strength! We will be praying double time and will send $$ when we can!!!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:24 am
Anonymous says:
Thanks for letting us know. We can’t help if we don’t know about it, right? Would you mind if I linked your page from my page so more people will see this? If it makes you uncomfortable, just let me know.
We have a bank of america even in our small town, so it makes it easy!
You cracked me up with your last comment about my super sweet 16!!
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:46 am
Anonymous says:
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! God WILL provide!
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:40 pm
Anonymous says:
Kari, I’m so glad that you posted about your needs. I will add this to my prayer list and will be sending some money soon. (((((Hugs))))
January 22nd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Anonymous says:
Kari,
I know you need $ right now more than anything. I’m sorry I can’t help in that way! I still have not found a real job!
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers though!
I should have some income tax soon though…how would a person from SC give to your fund? No BOK’s around here.
THANKS!
PEACE & BLESSINGS!
Beth
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:47 pm
Anonymous says:
Dropping by your site for the first time. God bless you! Heather
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:14 pm
Anonymous says:
I am wishing you the best.. My daughter is name is Trinity that is why I posted..
have a wonderful day and I will keep you and yoru young family in my prayers..
Kyla
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:16 pm
Anonymous says:
Oh Kari- that is so good to hear that God has already provided as much as he has. May he continue to provide for and bless you has you fight hard against this cancer. You are in my prayers my friend!! You are such an amazing woman
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Anonymous says:
OH WOW GIRL! Thanks for posting this. {{{{{{hugs}}}}}} Prayers are with y’all!
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:04 am
Anonymous says:
I’m still praying for you!!! Hang in there! I know God will give you what you need!
ryc: thanks for the church ideas! That thing your church does on Thursdays sounds so neat! What a great idea!
January 23rd, 2007 at 7:44 am
Anonymous says:
How great is our God?! YAY!
January 23rd, 2007 at 8:41 am
Anonymous says:
Seen your website and may i say congrats on ur good news. GOD IS GOOD!! :]
Best to you and your family!
January 23rd, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Anonymous says:
oh my gosh, i have chills on my scalp right now. amazing. God is AMAZING. no doubt. our god is so big, so strong and so mighty, THERE’S NOTHING MY GOD CANNOT DO! (I heard the kids singing that at school today, and I must say it’s appropriate!) love you.
January 25th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Anonymous says:
I found your link on my friend Sam’s site. I dont ever get on here im always on myspace. My grandmother (who raised me and was my mother figure) just found out three weeks ago that she has stage three breast cancer.. She is going to Emory Crawford Long on tuesday to have both of her breast removed then start Chemo. Im soo scared for her and myself. She has always been my weakest spot and it is killing me to see her in so much pain and all. Im sorry you are having to go through this, I can only imagine. I dont know mucha bout it or what she is about to face.. it kills me everyday.. I dont know what to expect. Im sorry you are having tto go through this.. i have a myspace.. http://www.myspace.com/britt_marie19 (thats with a _ ).. please add me so we can talk about it! Thank you and i wish you the best of luck!
February 3rd, 2007 at 12:41 pm