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The Final Chapter - REMISSION!
Dear Jordan, Today is the day you will officially be in remission. Two years ago, you proudly rang the bell, proving to the world that...
Kari Obernesser
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Life as the new usual
It's been a while since I've updated the blog. Life has been somewhat normal for us, while we navigate another world of post-cancer...
Kari Obernesser
Jan 203 min read
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Broadcasting LIVE!...Make sure to tune in this weekend.
Jordan will be representing Colorado this weekend in the second annual National Amputee Soccer Cup in Cambridge, MA. This will be his...
Kari Obernesser
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Two Years Ago Today...
On August 29, 2022, I was on a plane traveling back home to Denver after attending my cousin's memorial service. It was a very emotional...
Kari Obernesser
Aug 29, 20242 min read
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USA! ⚽️
We are speechless. Perhaps also numb. It’s only been 13 months of being cancer free and 1.5 years of being an amputee and Jordan has...
Kari Obernesser
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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A Year of Triumphs and New Beginnings
It’s been quite a journey since my last update in March, when Jordan was still embracing the tail end of winter on the slopes. He got...
Kari Obernesser
Jun 23, 20243 min read
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Clear Scans and Big Steps Forward
Hey everyone, just dropping in to share the latest on Jordan. This week was huge for us—Jordan had his 9-month cancer check-up and the...
Kari Obernesser
Mar 8, 20242 min read
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Inspiring progress
An uplifting update on Jordan's health: his recent 6-month cancer screening in early November was a success. The results revealed no...
Kari Obernesser
Dec 10, 20233 min read
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Positive momentum
And we are back! Jordan’s leg is healing well (finally) and he is starting to walk, engage in some cool opportunities and getting fired...
Kari Obernesser
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Happy Cancerversary!
One year ago today, Jordan was diagnosed with bone cancer. It’s been quite the journey… Jordan had his 3 month cancer screening check up...
Kari Obernesser
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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The False Summit
Just when we thought we have reached the summit, we have yet another hill to climb. We feel defeated and pulling all of the strength we...
Kari Obernesser
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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Progress
On June 30th, Jordan received his final prosthetic leg. It has been worth the wait, although there is a progressively long road ahead as...
Kari Obernesser
Jul 18, 20232 min read
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So this happened today!
He feels good. Range of motion is good. Strength and balance are good. We are good. So happy. This is a prototype that he will have for...
Kari Obernesser
Jun 22, 20231 min read
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Another surgery
Since my last post, Jordan has had multiple doctor appointments and another surgery to care for this pressure wound. Between plastic...
Kari Obernesser
Jun 20, 20232 min read
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Patience
This pressure wound is definitely testing us. The skin graft didn’t take. Yes, that is very rare. His doctor said he has only witnessed...
Kari Obernesser
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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And here we go!
It’s official! After 8 months of a fight, Jordan’s Oncology team gave him the news he has been waiting for. Upon a review of all of the...
Kari Obernesser
May 21, 20232 min read
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Ring that bell!
The emotions are hard to define as we are slowly closing chapter 1. It’s been 8 long months of worry, stress, hope and strength. It will...
Kari Obernesser
May 8, 20231 min read
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Bye bye chemotherapy
For the last 35 weeks, Dan and I have been in overdrive. Our son was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma bone cancer. We had no other choice....
Kari Obernesser
Apr 28, 20231 min read
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The final push
We got through the worst of it. After a 4 night hospital stay for being neutropenic, Jordan was discharged yesterday as his ANC levels...
Kari Obernesser
Apr 17, 20231 min read
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The unplanned hospital visit
We heard that the most difficult days are towards the end. Whoever said that is right. The last chemo treatment (Doxorubicin) kicked...
Kari Obernesser
Apr 15, 20232 min read
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