Karen's Day at Shands

Karen wanted a place for family and friends to be able to see how she is doing each day at Shands. This is how she is making that happen.

Hi, I’m back!

June8

Hi everyone,  I am just trying to add another post.  Don has been so good abou keeping everyone in formed when I just can’t seem to muster the energy.  and Mom and dad too.  But I know that everyone would like to hear from me.

 I am weak but still getting stronger.  the medicine (antirejection drugs) make me feel really shakey and tired and it makes it hard to type or concentrate.  I feel like a 2 week old kitten!  Everyone is taking very good care of me here.  I guess I also get pretty comfortable in my little “safe bubble world”.  sometimes when I think about rejoining the rest of the world it is very overwhelming.  Just know that I love you all and I need you continued prayers.

My only physical problem that I am having right now is a pain in my esophagus.  It feels like I have a huge whole it it.  I can eat most foods but am having a very hard time drinking fluids like water.  We are having to go to clinic everyday for 1 liter of fluid which they give me through IV.  this is wonderful because it will help protect me kidneys and other organs.  I love how well they take care of me here. 

I got lucky and got the day off today so we will see how I do without my bag of fluids. 🙁

Anyway,  I will try to do better at keeping in touch.  love you all

karen

posted under Notes from Karen
3 Comments to

“Hi, I’m back!”

  1. On June 8th, 2010 at 3:35 pm Lisa Moats Says:

    It is sooo good to hear from you ! Glad you are doing well!! Luv ya!

  2. On June 9th, 2010 at 7:48 am marsha Says:

    Love ya girl. hope you do well with your fluids. Remember the inch worm ; an inch by inch is a sinch !!! 🙂 God Bless today and always !!!
    Auntie M

  3. On June 9th, 2010 at 5:56 pm Desma Says:

    I talked to Don at length today and got updated on how you were doing. This is the first time I have been on this site, so I will now be keeping up with how you are doing a little better. I was hopeing to come and see you but I don’t see it happening, and you don’t feel like having company anyway I imagine. Just know I love you and I will continue praying for you and looking forward to seeing your smiling face.
    Des and Jamie

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