Last night Karen did pretty well. There was a fair amount of pain so she maxed out her self regulated morphine a couple of times so they administered some oral vicodin which helped her rest. Earlier in the evening last night, Dr. Atwood called to check on Karen and yesterday while she was in the recovery room his office had a single beautiful pink rose delivered so she would have it upon arrival in her room. It was a very thoughtful gesture and we appreciate it.
At 7am this morning Dr. Cross came by the room and checked her incisions & drains and talked with us for a bit. He said these all looked good and the drainage chart kept by the nurses was regarded as very positive by Dr. Cross.
I didn't mention this yesterday but before surgery Karen's platelet count was abnormally high > 830k. At the time it was a bit of a concern but Dr. Cross said if it was an issue we would deal with it later. Well when he checked this morning from her bloodwork, it was 199k so yesterday was either a fluke or a mistake so that was somewhat of a relief. Dr. Cross also said that Karen needs to get up and walk today which we knew. Overall he seemed very pleased with the outcome thus far. He wants her to drink lots of fluids so they can remove the IV and reduce a possible site of infection. No one enjoys having a needle stuck in their arm anyway.
Karen is still a little groggy from the pain meds and after effects of the anesthesia. They brought in a YUMMY breakfast of lime jello, oatmeal, coffee & a lime sugar free popsicle. She isn't really hungry but she is eating it. She hasn't had anything to eat since about 8pm Sunday night and those of you who know Karen well will understand that is a really long time for her to not eat. Hopefully the oatmeal with the sugar in it will give her some energy. I asked her if she wanted something more substantial and she did not. I figure at lunch after getting up and around and settling back in she will want to eat.
This morning I have been showing Karen the comments on the blog by all of the people praying for her and watching her progress. You can't imagine the positive effect this has on someone going through an ordeal such as hers. THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!
We continue to thank God for the blessings we have and ask for your prayer for a full and speedy recovery.
Daniel Blasingame
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AMEN! We can't tell you how much we have thought of Karen through out the day and night....Tom and I kept you both in our thoughts. It reminded me years ago Daniel : Recall that little church in Farmington? We all went...you guys played guitar. Even then your parents had prepared you to be in church, to love God...all this established the roots you need now to have faith in God and see this healing through. It inspires me as a parent....knowing all the seeds I am planting and the children I am growing....preparing them for their future spouses.
We hope today brings rest for Karen and the ability to walk! Do it...Karen!!!
The Wiegel family, Colorado
It is so clear the "joy of the Lord is your strenght" (Nehemiah 8:10). Stay focused on Him and HIs character for He will never leave you or forsake you. I am praying for your continued recovery and am thankful for your strong witness to Christ even in this very difficult time.
susan willims
What was going on with y'all around 5 am this morning? I awoke with you all on my mind, so I figured I'd just do some more praying. :) Love you all SO much! Blanche
Hello Karen and Daniel thanks so much for all the posts! Steven and I have both of you and your family as well as Kim and her family in our daily thoughts and prayers. Karen, please know how much we care for you and I will continue to follow your positive progress by checking Daniel's posts. Take care and we love you!
Stephanie Kyser
Father, restore Karen's health and heal all of her wounds (Jeremiah 30:17). Give her strength and courage today to soar down that hall as if on eagle's wings.
You can walk those steps girl, I have no doubt! If you need a laugh today remember Big Baby! :-) It always cracks me up to think about it and how silly we were being.
I passed your mom this morning in your car and started to wave, but then remembered it was her and not you.....she had probably just dropped the kids off. She was smiling. She's so sweet! Just like her daughters :-)
Sending you lots of hugs.....
Daniel, Thanks for setting this up. Karen, whats up sis. I will be praying for you and will continue to pray for Kim. Karen I look forward to seeing you again. Maybe we can even go running again, It has been a long time. Take care and i love you.
Troy
Karen, Therese and Brown asked me to give you these words of encouragement on their behalf. (She really should get the internet!)Therese has been checking in to get all the updates and has been praying endlessly. She has great expectation that we'll see lots of miracles! The entire staff here at Central are praying for you as well. May God work within your body to make you whole and healthy again very soon.
All our love, Dana Hogue
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