Just wanted to say that Karen is in Surgery and it is not good. I had Karen talk to her sisters Deb, Shelly, Rhonda,my step mom Di and Karen’s best friend Julie. She has a lot going on inside and it is to much to list. They told me this part of her healing from the other surgery’s makes this the worst time to do another surgery but they have no choice. I have not given up on her but she has been through so much and has shown that when it comes to fighting, she is as tough as they come. But the fellow pulled me aside and told me that this is going to be very difficult and that I should be prepared for what may happen and I told him I was. They called in another surgeon to assist and he was the one that did surgery on Karen back in 2004. She went in at 8:40 cst and will give me updates every 2 hours. I will update as soon as I am able. Love you all
Praying for Karen and you Al, may God give you the peace and strength to accept his will, hugs to you.
Al, we are so sorry for all the suffering Karen has endured, and the pain it brings to your entire family. Our hearts are with you today and always. May God’s love help ease your pain.
My prayers are with Karen and your family. May God Bless you all.
All you can do is put it in God’s hands. I am lighting a candle for Karen and praying for her, you and David.
I want to thank you all for being here with me. This hospital waiting room is packed with families laughing with each other as well as crying with each other. Could you even think if I would try to get all my friends and family into this hospital. That, in it self is very humbling, and know that you all are here with me. Love you all.
Al, so sorry to hear of this setback. All my prayers are going to Karen, you and David.
They removed the pancrius and doc said it had to come out. They could not get to the Gull Bladder so they are going to close her up, send her back to ICU and watch her for some time. Her liver is OK
I am praying for both you and Karen to find the strength. Trust in God…
I am so thankful for this Alta-Tollhaus family, and the way we gather around our family members. Al, you’re right–we are all with you guys–all of you. I’m praying for continuing comfort, hope, healing, strength and peace for you all, and for wisdom and guidance for the medical staff there–that whomever has any part in Karen’s care, no matter how large or small a part they play, will be touched by our Father and Heaven in a very special way.
Al, I am praying for Karen. I am so sorry that she has to endure another surgery. I am not giving up hope that she will beat this. She is a fighter, and has so much life left to live.
I was told first that the liver was ok and now I am told its not. She will be in ICU for some time and I was told that it will get worse before it gets better. She is on a ventilator and her organs are being run by machines. I can not begin to explain how hard it is to see her in this state
I am so sorry, Al. I can’t imagine how hard this is. We are with you in spirit, and praying for Karen.
Hugs and prayers. You are not alone.
Al, continued prayers for your family.
Terri
Many many prayers and good thoughts to you and your family. Stay strong!
I hope you can feel all our arms around the three of you.
We are thinking and praying and hoping to hear better news.
Know that you are loved! Orly
I am so sorry to read this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Karen and David. God bless and keep you all.
I am so sorry to hear this latest news. I only know you through the blog, but I have been praying for you and thinking of you for months. I am hoping for the best.
I do not have the opportunity to get on the blog to post very often, but I have been following your story. I would like you to know that I am praying for you and your family. I know it is very hard right now, but your beautiful wife and son need you to stay strong. Praying for your strength and peace. Love being sent your way!
The Mikulus Family (Anja)
I am needing all of you to hold me up. The docs are saying that they have done about all they can do medically and she is very critically sick. They say it is up to Karen and her body and as much as I know that she is a fighter, I know how weak she is and I have not given up hope, it is possible that the end is near. The next 24 hrs will tell us which way this will turn out because they have a short window before her sickness will start effecting her organs erevesable. Oh ya, and I lost my job today but i am ok with that. Will update later. Pray that the Lords will be done.