No fancy titles or pictures – just in survival mode here. Kari is still here at home. She is walking a very fine line from being hospitalized. She has a tube to drain all her urine, she is on antibiotics, I (Joan) am taking her vital signs every 4 hours and pumping her full of fluids, and praying she keeps it all down. But if there is any downward change at all in her status, says her doctor who is on vacation (called me this morning to tell me this) – at that point he wants her in the hospital.
She is fighting hard. She is an amazing child. As for Ron and me, we are working as a team. He has taken off work to be here to help. I catch bits of sleep when I can, drink coffee, and hug grandbabies to keep myself going.
And I feast on God’s promises. Latest one: Isa 40:29, “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak, even youth grow tired and weary… but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Matthew’s mouth and tooth are doing well – he is on a soft diet till they can cap the tooth and gum heals. My dad goes with the flow, enjoys his sunshine, and takes walks since we all seem occupied. 😊
Keep praying. I may be a bit sluggish in responding to texts, or emails, but I sure do appreciate hearing from you and know that you care for our beautiful girl!
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Praying for dear Kari and all of you! So hard to watch your child suffer and in pain! May you feel Gods arms carrying you through!!💕🙏🏻
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We do care for Kari and all of you❣️
Keeping the whole family in our prayers 🙏
Much love,
Connie
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I’m sorry this is so hard.
Praying for dear Kari and your family. May your feasts on God’s promises sustain and strengthen you.
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Joan and Ron, so sorry to hear of all your family has been bombarded with these last few weeks. Praying for relief for Kari and strength for you and Ron.
love and prayers, Wes and Cheryl
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You and Ron are such a team! We love you and have you in prayer.
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Hi Joan, I’ve been praying for all of you!!! Sherri
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Thank you all! Night a bit rough, but fever broke at 5 this morning. Now she is resting. We are feeling the love and prayers!
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So glad to hear that her fever broke! Hope you’re resting too. Sending lots of love and prayers your way.🙏🙏🙏🙏
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