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.

saturday am sitting in clinic

November28

Hi everyone.  This stint in Gainesville has gone well.  So far the treatments have been okay, and I didn’t have to stay in the hospital as long.   I had a wonderful visit with my family, Gale, Big Randy, Randy, Jacob and Dylan.   Lisa Moates and her Dad, George Burdeshaw, drove here on Wednesday all the way from Panama city.  Thankyou for the beautiful Angels.  It was so nice to see you both.  Also Thanksgiving Dinner at Crystal’s was an answer to prayer.  We felt and ate like family.  what good food.  Everyone has been so good to us.  We are staying nice and cozy in the camper and Don has found a little country store down the way where he can work some.

We come to clinic a couple days a week to get my blood work checked.  Then they can tell if I need blood, or platelets, or electrolytes or fluids or whatever.  They also check my vitals and make sure I’m not having and fevers.  I have a slight rash right now that has been caused by the chemo.  I’m trying not to scratch it and I can take benadryl if necessary.  Luckily the rash came up before they started the antibiotics or research medications (2 more weeks).

Happy early birthday Jacob.  Nov.29!!! Hope you are doing something fun today. I will be thinking about you.  I can’t wait to get home to see everyone.

love Karen

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3 Comments to

“saturday am sitting in clinic”

  1. On November 28th, 2009 at 11:55 am Marsha Dunaway Says:

    Hi sweetie, I am so glad you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.We spent the day at Stevens’.I am so thankful you are doing well and will soon be able to go home. God is good all the time !! Blessings on all of you guys stay well. Auntie M

  2. On November 28th, 2009 at 2:05 pm Leila Pryor Says:

    Hey Karen-

    Sounds like everyone had a nice thanksgiving. I know you are counting the days till you get home. How are your counts doing and what is the research drug that they are using? We had a huge pot luck dinner at work and night shift came in early and people came in on there days off there were so many people there they were standing in the halls eating! Annie has taken over Debbie’s supervisor position so I am sure this will be a good change. I wish for you continued success in your treatments. Take good care and let me know if you need me to do anything.
    Leila

  3. On November 30th, 2009 at 9:56 am REO Says:

    Just a note to let you know we were checking on you. Glad you were able to make it to Crystal’s for Thanksgiving. Im sure there was A LOT of laughing and good times taking place there. Dennis and I went by and took care of J.Lo and Caspian Saturday. They look good. I’ll check back in on you later.

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