Hello friends,
Kara is going to stay through the weekend at Christopher House. The plan for now is that she will come home on Monday. For these past weeks Kara's pain has been behind her right eye but now she has pain on the left side of her face, in her left leg and her breathing sometimes is labored. She has also slowed down quite a bit, energetically. The amazing people at Christopher House respond to her immediately and give her medications that ease her pain and keep her comfortable. Her blend of medication is complicated, so staying through the weekend is a very good thing.
Kara's room has a door to a lovely outside brick walk that wraps around the building. She has enjoyed many rides in her wheelchair in the fresh air. She can listen to her favorite music, eat her cake and have her family with her. There are many volunteers at the Christopher House that play music or bring their dog to visit patients and I'm sure other things as well. It's a pretty special place and although Kara wishes she were home, it is a wonderful alternative.
It is still important that we give them space and have no visiting.
Please keep Keith, Gregory and Miko in your hearts. Keith is, as Kara says, her "rock". He truly is amazing to watch. His absolute love for Kara, Gregory and Miko is unending and beautiful.
I'm attaching a video of Kara's favorite song from The Head and The Heart. It's called Lost in My Mind. It's a good one. Kara knows every word, even when she's sleeping!
Keep singing, dancing and laughing, friends,
Janice
Kara - Much love and friendship to you and your family. It's been about a decade since we last spoke, but I think of you often and think the best for your legacy. Peace, love, and all that comes with the happiness we are privileged enough to experience and share. xoxo - Sandra
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