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.

I’m back!

July14

Hi every one.  This has been something else.  I may have been toxic with one of the medications.   I was unable to talk or walk.  I am now talking very clearly again and walking pretty strong.  I am so glad to be able to communicate again.  It is about the scariest thing I have ever been through.  The Doctors have tested me for everything under the sun.   So far all results have been negative.  They have even checked my spinal fluid.  As if that wasn’t enough,   I have picked up some kind of virus or something that is causing me to have low grade fever, sore throat, aches and weakness.  Dad has been sick also, and several other family members who were visiting have also gotten sick.  This has been going on for the last 4 days so it is confusing when they are trying to see if taking me off the medication helps.  My Doctors and PA’s are amazing and I just pray they will continue to do the right thing and get me better and then get me home.

On the bright side, I got to see all my family this past 4th of July.  Both sisters, all my nephews,  all 4 of my precious children, my very best friend from home (lisa sutton).  I am so happy and satisfied.  This was such a blessing for me.

I have a 25 year class reunion on July 25.  I of course will not be able to make it this year.  But my dear friend Lisa Moates is going to try to come here to Gainesville to see me when she comes in from Pennsylvania.  I can’t wait to see her.

I love you all, continue to pray

karen

posted under Notes from Karen
2 Comments to

“I’m back!”

  1. On July 19th, 2010 at 4:32 pm Deborah Mercer Says:

    Hey Karen Its me Deborah, It was real nice to have met you and your husband,I hope that us being able to talk has made you feel better about what we r going through I know that it has helped me.You look great, just remember if things get a little bumpy along the way that you have already been through the hardest part ,it is smooth sailing from this point on.I feel blessed that the man up stairs was and is looking out for you and me.If there ever comes a time that you would like to talk please feel free to call me anytime ok,I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    May God Bless You Always
    Deborah Mercer

  2. On July 22nd, 2010 at 11:47 am Tina B Says:

    Karen, we are still praying as are many of our friends who have you on their prayer list. Will you still be coming home in mid-August? Only about 3 more weeks, if so!

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