Thoughts from Mom,
People are always asking me these days how I am doing. My first response is that I doing just fine, then I remember with a heavy heart that I am not doing fine, that my world has been turned upside down and that I am in a tunnel and I can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. That is pretty much where Claude and I are.
Yesterday, Sunday, was a good day. At church I was able to renew my spirit, and try to put things in proper perspective. I know in my heart of hearts that in this life we will not be called upon to endure a burden that we cannot bear. So the problem for me is how to prepare myself to bear this burden in order to be be of help and service to Karri and her family. That is what I am working towards.
In our family we have “circled the wagons.” We all trying to make sense of this disaster that has struck us and trying to find a way to deal with it. At first when Karri was home it was pretty simple,: watch over her, love her, watch movies with her, do crossword puzzles with her and hope that she was healing. That didn’t work.
Currently we are taking turns being at the hospital with her during the day. Kim, Claude, Jerry and I take turns so she won’t be alone. This last weekend we took the family to Benihana’s to celebrate Kenny and Jordan’s High School graduation. Her oldest son Brandon took over for us since he is highly allergic to shellfish, even just the odor and steam from the cooking.
We wash her hair, sit with her, make smoothies for her, try to encourage her to eat , watch her sleep which she does a lot due to her heavy medications for pain and nausea, and do crossword puzzles which she requests. It is her way of staying alert which she wants so badly to do. Karri is a fighter and right now she is fighting to understand her condition and do what she can to help herself. She is sharp and lucid when she is awake and her memory is excellent. Even when she is sleeping and something happens around her she listens and remembers. She doesn’t miss a thing. We are all amazed by her.
At this point the only other thing we can do is pray for her. I have tried to put this in the Lord’s hands. This is hard for me because it means letting go, and it is personal agony for me. But it the only thing left for me to do. Only He knows.
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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Dear Myrth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kerri and all of you as you deal with this tremendous challenge. This day we and the other members of our ward are fasting and praying for Kerri. Remember that "the effectual, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." If there is anything we can do to help, please let us know and we will do it.
With love and concern,
Dave & Sherry Shields
Kerri,
We miss seeing you so much! We will keep you and your family in our prayers. We hope as things progress that you will see positive results. If there is ever anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to let us know.
Love,
Dan, Emily and Bella Rocks
We appreciate that you are sharing Karri's progress with all of us. She and your whole family our in our daily thoughts and prayers. We love each of you and we are anxious for Karri to gain her strength back. We miss seeing her smiling face and hearing her laugh!
Love,
Kevin and Lyn Blatter
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