Karen had a bit of a rough evening, with a short bout with nausea. Gave us a little concern, but then this morning, as vitals were all coming in good, Dr. Dudley freed Karen of her i.v., her oxygen, and the inflatable leg cuffs, with the proviso that Karen continue to lengthen her walks. Dr. Dudley also hinted that the two remaining artificial appendages (the wound drain and the Foley catheter) might be removed tomorrow if she continues on this upward progression. Well that was all our girl had to hear and she was up and about walking three times the length of our prior walks. The walks are difficult, but Karen is doing better each round.
Taysa visited today, with a teapot, tea cups and some of Karen’s tea – no styrofoam cups or Lipton tea for this patient. Karen also gobbled up some carrot cake from the Flying Star.
We’re hopeful that Karen will be “sprung” from this joint early in the week if things keep going as well as they seem to be. Got our fingers crossed.
A Different Wholeness 
We are very heartened to hear that our triple water goddess is fired up and ready to heal!!!
Frankfort got its first dusting of snow last night, as Karla and Karen Heins and I sat by the fire and sipped wine…everything looks so beautiful, and this news makes it even brighter.
Karen H. sipped “Green Spring Thunder” by the fire this morning in honor of Miss Karen G…and Kindred Spirit is alive and thriving through all of the wonderful connections we share.
Remember, sister, one step at a time…Love you so much! Kelly and Karenda
Miss Karen is gonna SOAR once she’s sprung from the hospital. I can feel it. She’s going to whiz her way back to healing and health and gain all that weight back with happy, healthy food. Such good news, Alison! Thanks for sharing!