Author Archives: Debra Kornfield

About Debra Kornfield

Collector of "But God . . ." stories, through childhood as a missionary kid in Guatemala, high school as a "foster" kid in Raytown, Missouri, college at Wheaton, marriage to David Kornfield, nursing school at Rush in Chicago, four years in Port Huron, Michigan completing our family of four children, twenty years in São Paulo, Brazil split with ten years with Karis in Pittsburgh before she moved to Heaven.

Sat. June 15, 2013 Happy Birthday, Josiah! Happy Birthday yesterday, Tom!

Posted on Sat, 15 Jun '13 by Debra Kornfield

Thanks to those who prayed about our meeting with renal transplant Thurs.  God answered our prayer about clear guidance.  The answer, at this point anyway, is NO.  Karis will not be a candidate for a kidney transplant. Dr. Shah spent … Continue reading →

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June 12 Oops

Posted on Wed, 12 Jun '13 by Debra Kornfield

So sorry–I forgot to say Happy Birthday to Katherine (last Sunday)!

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Wed., June 12, 2013 Belated Happy Anniversary, Marsha and Vance, Darryl and Carolyn! Belated Happy Birthday, Bethany and Katherine! Happy Birthday Lissa (tomorrow)!

Posted on Wed, 12 Jun '13 by Debra Kornfield

Tomorrow will be FIVE WEEKS that Karis has required an infusion of 1-2 grams of Calcium every day, supplemented occasionally by Potassium, Phos, Magnesium, Bicarb, or blood.  Today, for the first time, her Calcium level was in the normal range, … Continue reading →

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June 4, 2013

Posted on Tue, 4 Jun '13 by Debra Kornfield

From Carissa’s mom:  Carissa is out of surgery and is doing well. They removed adhesions, created an ostomy where her j-tube had been and placed a new j-tube. Praying that she will be able to eat and handle j-tube feedings … Continue reading →

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Tues. June 4, 2013 Happy Birthday, Marie! Belated Happy Birthday, Noah!!

Posted on Tue, 4 Jun '13 by Debra Kornfield

Our friend Carissa is having major surgery today.  Prayers appreciated!  Thanks!

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Fri. May 31, 2013 Happy Birthday, Kathy! Happy Anniversary, Steve and Elaine! Happy Anniversary, Shari and Jim!

Posted on Fri, 31 May '13 by Debra Kornfield

Three weeks ago, Karis received an injection called Prolia to strengthen her bones.  Prolia causes bones to absorb calcium from the blood.  Usually Prolia is administered every 6 months, but because the docs didn’t consider Karis stable enough, it had … Continue reading →

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Friday, May 24, 2013 Happy Birthday, Darren! Belated Happy Anniversary, Ben and Sarah, Ron and Judy!

Posted on Fri, 24 May '13 by Debra Kornfield

Karis was released from the hospital yesterday and we’re back at 7 West today, still getting daily Calcium infusions, and four hours of Phos today as well.  Karis was kept in three days longer than she would have needed just … Continue reading →

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Fri. May 17, 2013 Happy Birthday, Michelle (yesterday)!

Posted on Fri, 17 May '13 by Debra Kornfield

Karis was admitted to the hospital this morning (12 North, room 1276) from 7 West, with suspicion of infection.  They started antibiotics and then took her to IR to switch out her central line before even taking her to her … Continue reading →

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Sat. May 11, 2013 Belated Happy Birthday, Dan E.! Happy Mother’s Day tomorrow!

Posted on Sat, 11 May '13 by Debra Kornfield

Several people have asked for an update.  We appreciate your concern and your prayers. Karis and I are ending the week tired, from having to be at the hospital by 7:00 each morning, sometimes for just 3-4 hours and sometimes … Continue reading →

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Sun. May 5, 2013 Happy Birthday, Karis!

Posted on Sun, 5 May '13 by Debra Kornfield

Dr. Sogawa walked in and said his birthday present for Karis is to let her go home!!  So once everything is set up for home care and the roads re-open after the Pittsburgh Marathon, we’ll be heading out of here … Continue reading →

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