Monthly Archives: September 2013

Urgent prayers requested for our friend Julie.  Thanks.

Karis came home from the hospital last Friday, a magnificent end-of-summer afternoon.  She headed straight to the back yard to check out her blooms after being away for most of three weeks.  The hammock provided a perfect vantage point. And … Continue reading →

We’re home!

Karis did NOT go home yesterday, as she didn’t feel well in the afternoon when we were getting her ready to go.  As well, the cellulitis seemed to flare up again, after seeming some better the day before.  Dr. Costa … Continue reading →

Dr. Costa just came by and said Karis can go home today!!!  Hurrah!!  She’ll continue antibiotics at home.  7West tomorrow of course, but then we hope to set up home blood tests so that she doesn’t have to come to … Continue reading →

Karis hasn’t made it outside yet.  Friday the rain came before she was free to ramble, and yesterday she didn’t feel well enough to get out of bed.  She has just now gone from bed to chair today, which is … Continue reading →

A beautiful day–I intend to bundle Karis up and take her outside this afternoon, if rain holds off!  Karis is feeling good and is much stronger than when she came in to the hospital. The decision has been made to … Continue reading →

Karis’ numbers have continued to improve.  However, she has developed something that looks like cellulitis, so antibiotics have been started.  Dr. Sogawa wants to make sure that they are effective before Karis goes home. Please pray for our friend Julie, … Continue reading →

Karis’ numbers are a little better, but not good enough yet for the docs to feel comfortable sending her home.  As well, she is sleepy and lethargic.  So we’re here for at least one more day.  The team wants to … Continue reading →

Karis came home from the hospital Friday, and spent the whole weekend on the couch, with no energy.  Her labs this morning were out of whack again and Costa put her back in the hospital.  We (again) hope this will … Continue reading →