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Update on kaliswalker!
I'm sure many of you are wondering about Lynn (kaliswalker). Lynn is the founder of the 5% Challenge on SparkPeople and the primary driving force behind the challenge's continued success since its beginning in the Spring of 2010 on SparkPeople.
Nearly a year ago, Lynn contracted COVID, then long COVID. She was too ill to remain active in the challenge at that time. Recently, Lynn has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
I received this update from her husband, Alan (kalisdaddy), along with permission to share this prayer request. Although Lynn is unable to spend time on the computer, Alan will share positive thoughts and prayers from the comments below.
Lynn has been diagnosed with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer. Her first cycle of Chemo started May 26th. She will be doing 4 to 6 cycles of chemo, each cycle lasting 3 weeks. Probably in 1 to 3 weeks, she will also be starting radiation therapy, which is done every day, Monday to Friday, for 15 sessions. This cancer is aggressive with a high chance of recurrence. On the plus side, it was caught early and is limited to one lung, so therapy can be targeted. So far, she hasn't shown any symptoms and has had no side effects from the first round of chemo. Let's hope that continues. Prayers are appreciated.
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Dear Lynn, You are missed! Sending love, hugs, and fighting prayers your way!
Thank you, Lynn, for sharing your vision with us so freely! We're still going strong as we celebrate our 15th year of 5% Challenges!
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Thanks for the update on Lynn. I had been wondering how she was. So sorry to learn of this diagnosis - wishing her success with the treatments and a full recovery from the cancer.
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Thank you for this space to express how positively someone can influence our lives. This is about you, Lynn. You've positively influenced not only my life but also the lives of all the people who have become your friends through these challenges and beyond. I consider myself fortunate to have met you. I'm keeping you in my heart and thoughts, and hoping for the best outcome for you—lots of love, care, and hugs.
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Lynn, I'm so sorry you're going through all this. Please be encouraged there is hope. My sister had lung cancer and part of one lung removed, as well as one of 4 rounds of chemo (she couldn't tolerate it), but it was enough. She is now cancer free. Praying your treatments will be successful. You have demonstrated over the years that you are a faithful warrior. Keep fighting!
Sending prayers and hugs.
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Dear Lynn. So sorry that you are going through this. Thank goodness you have Alan right there with you to encourage and support you. Sending healing prayers your way.
You have been missed…
Lise
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Our prayers are with you. You are missed.
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Lynn … Miss you! So very sorry you are going through this! Life is just so hard some times. Sending you wishes for successful and smooth chemotherapy. Hugs and prayers to you! ❤️
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Take good care... hope to hear how it goes, the treatment can feel unending... but it sounds like a good team and support is in place to deal with the necessities. ♡
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Lynn, I always admired you for several reasons. We go way back to the SP days (Hickok-Haley). We are all praying for you.
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Lots of love and prayers for Lynn, that she will get through the healing process quickly and effortlessly! We need her back! Alan will help give her the love and support she needs!
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Dear Lynn, I remember well reading posts from you on Sparkpeople that led me to join the 5% challenges. I sincerely thank you for changing my life in a good way. GET WELL SOON! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Phyllis~~
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Lynn, sending healing prayers your way! I'm pretty sure it was you and ceri that got me started on the %5 challenges. u are stronger than u think and enough to beat this challenging "C:😍
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Lynn, praying for you. You were there when I first got involved in the SP challenges. Miss you.
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Many prayers for a complete and speedy recovery and praying for a healing that will have you back here leading so many.
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Dear Lynn,
Sitting here praying for you right now. Your brilliant conception of the 5% challenges transformed my life. Thanks to your and so many others’ efforts, I am 80 pounds lighter and much healthier.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as will your husband. Praying for strength for you both and grace from Above. Looking forward to your complete recovery! 🌹❤️1 -
Dear Lynn,
I'm so sorry to hear you're going through this horrible time. I do want you to know you did make a difference in my life. Love & Prayers are going to you and your husband to get through this difficult time and come through it stronger than ever. 💝
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