Kim and Karri reporting the GREAT news that Karri's back pain is, finally (and as mysteriously as it arrived), after two excruciating weeks, greatly diminished! Hooray!! She is way down on pain meds and she is moving about much more easily, and with greater body strength, although still using her trusty walker. We have high hopes for a continued recovery, and we hope the horrible swelling in her legs and ankles will be the next thing to go. She sees a physical therapist tomorrow and a back specialist on Monday.
In the meantime, Karri is down to almost no sick leave days left but the district has just approved her for catastrophic leave, thus clearing the way for fellow teachers in her bargaining unit to donate sick leave, if they so desire. To donate sick days to Karri, contact Denise Larkins, Employee/Employer Relations Specialist for the district, at 682-8000 x4136; larkinsd@mdusu.k12.ca.us. THANKS HUGELY in advance -Team 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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Karri,
I'm taking this info to work tomorrow and I will email it to all of Cambridge staff and ask them to send it to everyone they know too. "We got your back"-or at least want to ease some of the worry! (No pun intended!)
We miss you.
Joyce
I would be glad to help. Others have also passed it along to the reps at others schools to get the word out. I ditto what Joyce says! Coyotes travel in packs right! We love you and I am sending healing thoughts for you and all of the hugs and kisses from the kids who miss you so much!
<3 Sarah
(Room 7)
Karri I fasted for you today and I hope it helps. Our little granddaughter Amelia was blessed today. She is a smiler. You are in my thoughts and prayers,
love Jeanne from Everett WA
Karri, posted information at work today and will pass to other schools where I have friends that might be able to help. I think of you often. You are in my heart. Michaela
Karri,
I can't tell you how stunned I was to hear your news! My thoughts and prayers go out to you , Gary and your family.
If memory serves me right you are one tough cookie, and definitely not the quitting type!
Keep that poker mindset & you will be just fine. Miss seeing you both! If there's anything I can do to help please don't hesitate to call me ~K~? 817-7065
God Bless.. Cheryl & Dave Evans (poker pals)
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