Yes, that is right - as of last Saturday, October 25, Allie and I are now living back home. It has been an interesting adjustment for me - I feel like this is where I need to be, but I miss my mom and dad and sister, not to mention my two boys Matt and Jordan who are away at school. I didn't get to see very much of them during the summer! On the plus side, I get to be home with Jerry and Brandon and Allie and get to start being a wife and mom again. I get frustrated by my back because it's not back to normal, but it is slowly getting better due to physical therapy and exercise - I can walk without the cane most of the time.
I finally finished my chemotherapy treatments two weeks ago and am now officially done - Woo Hoo! I also saw my surgeon today and he said that everything had healed very nicely inside and out. They will still be monitoring me through blood tests and occasional CT scans, so I guess it will never really be over, but for now I feel great! I'm just waiting for my hair to grow back and then I'll feel like a new woman!
I want to thank everyone again for your continued support and love and prayers. I have been so fortunate and blessed to be cared about and thought of by so many wonderful people. Love, Karri
Happy Birthday Karri!! Final Chemo is 10/15 - hooray!!
The actual date of Karri's birthday is October 8th but we've been joyfully celebrating all week long. She's been able to go out to eat, see movies, watch Allie play volleyball, and attend church. We love watching her enjoy her favorite foods again. We are so grateful for all your support; it has been critical to help her to celebrate this birthday with gratitude for her return to good health. She continues to improve steadily each week. Pictured here: Allie (14), Brandon (24), Karri and Jerry, and Abby (6). Matthew and Jordan are away at school. Love from all of us to all of you.
Sept 13th: Happy Birthday Jerry!
The Robisons (sans Jordan away at school) celebrate. Karri has had a good weekend too! She is eating a healthy normal diet without nausea, and with the benefit of an epidural shot, she is beginning to regain some mobility. While her back pain is not entirely diminished, she has begun to get around with a cane instead of a walker - yay!
June 22: Welcome Home from the hospital Karri! Good Luck w/Chemo
The Robisons with Mother's Day gifts and the "Wrap Yourself in Our Love" quilt made by friends from church. L to R: Matthew, Brandon, Karri, Jerry, Jordan and Allie
May 31st - Jordan's Senior Prom photo op
Despite looking great, Karri is fighting post surgery complications including serious infection and debilitating, persistent nausea.
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3 comments:
It's really wonderful news, Karri. Back home with your family - that's where you ought to be!
Too much love,
Dave
That is great news Karri! We have not stopped thinking of you and yours or praying for you.
Lots of Love,
Clairlyn and family
Yeah!!!! Your back home! I am really happy for you.
Lindsay Mattingly
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