Karen still in hospital. Yesterday, she had a colostomy and a mass removed from the uterine wall (does NOT appear to be cancerous). Very weak; weighs less than 100 pounds. She will be getting TPN (nourishment) through a PICK line; maybe we can get her strength built back up so we can get OUT of here! Three weeks, three days...don't know how much longer. Been with her the whole time, I'm tired. That's why you haven't seen me.
Sorry I haven't been around, I miss you all (as does Karen), thank you for the prayers. Please, keep them coming. They are the only things getting us through.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
laying in a bed of pain, covered by sheets of misery,
i try to rest.
time slows down to a crawl; to intervals timed by Morphine shots,
brought by nurses.
moments of lucidity blend into a haze of confusion that medication brings,
as the days pass.
NG tubes/IV lines wrap themselves around me, keeping me alive...
or so they think.
the only thing keeping me going is the infusion of prayer being fed into my veins.
yes. that's the reason.
a transfusion of love sustaining me and my twin upon my sickbed and time away from you.
Powerful write; very well done, Karla! Hope you get the rest you so deserve; you are in my prayers, too! Hope people realize that you are in need of medical care too, not just me! :) They need to know how you are faring during this difficult time!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :D
Hi Karla,
Am so glad to hear that Karen is ok, have been worrying myself silly because I havent got your email address to write to you, and with so much going on in my own life....yadda yadda you know, well I know now, thanks hon for keeping us up to date. Tell Karen I send her a big Aussie HUG ((((((()))))))) and a koala bear to cuddle.
God bless you both, may he aide her speedy recovery.
Love yah always
Ch'erie
I received your author message about Karen. I am sorry I didn't reply earlier, but I have been very busy this semester. I am a graduate student working toward my teaching certifications. The semester just ended and I came here. Please let Karen know that my thoughts and prayers are with her. We wish her a speedy recovery.
Peace,
Marie
My Dearest Karla, I'm so sorry to hear about Karen. I've been away from the Den for about a month and only just learned of your sorrows. Have courage, you and Karen are in my prayers. Love and blessings to you, both!
I'm so sorry to hear such sad news Karla...I hope Karen recovers quickly, may such strength and courage as you have already shown continue, and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Well thats just wonderful if the prayer is working for you, so if you are not using them wonderful sounding drugs, just stuff them under your bed or in a bag and send them my way...YOU WILL GET BETTER, MZ KAREN...THAT IS AN ORDER...Ed & Rufuz (W00F)
Dear Karen,
Since I was missing awhile myself, post-op, I didn't realize anything was wrong with Karen. I just noticed you didn't seem to be posting lately. I will be praying for both of you.
Your poem is a real gem, beautifully written. It is truly the combination of medicine and God's grace that heals. You are both very special to all of us. Keep looking up and we will keep holding you up in prayer!
Love,
Connie
I join the ranks and tell you how releaved I am that Karen is on the way to recovery...my prayers will continue to come yours and Karen's way. You both are missed at AD.
love and peace, Carole
So glad to hear from you, Karla, and very glad to hear that Karen is doing a little better. Our thoughts and prayers have definitely been with both of you.
Now Get Some Rest!
Reviewed by Victor Buhagiar (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2006
I am sure that she will pull through if it is not malignant. Such op do drain a person's strength but modern medicine can do wonders to strengthen the body. And as you say, prayers will strengthen the soul. Keep her optimistic. That's half a battle won. Assure her of my prayers to both of you. Victor
Karla, you sit beside your other half~ your sister, with this situation placed before you both, remember, sit easy upon it, for your knowledge increases...along with humility, it will promote a stonger faith and love, and work out for you, a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory! You just being pruned Karen, to be more fruitful~LOL!
My prayers continue~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
I am so thankful to read your update, Karla, which is btw an excellent poetic description of the profound power of love when it comes to healing. have thought of you and Karen often and will continue to offer prayers for total and speedy recovery. Dawn
Reviewed by J M (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2006
MISS you so Much and praise the lord for his healing powers. Praying for God Speed back both of you, for strength, mending and blessings.
I'm so relieved to know that the mess has been removed. Now we can nurse Karen back to health. I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for her, and also be praying for you too. You'll need to take good care of yourself as well.
Karla,
I have been praying for you both and I hope Karen recovers soon. Please tell her that I am thinking about her and pray that her strength will return soon. She is very lucky to have you there with her, Karla. Hang in there and if you need anything and catch a minute to let me know, drop me a note and I'll see what I can do.
Karla you are both in my thoughts and prayers, I am sending you love and prayers and praying for you daily, may the Lord's staying power be with you both, we miss you both, and are adding Karen to our prayer list, Pastor Honey Lou and Lou have already been praying for her, may our precious Texas Tornado be sent his divine healing touch, and keep yourself well
God Bless
Michelle~
It is the strength and courage that you are exibiting for your sister that melts my heart. At least there is progress being made and the light of a brighter future is glimmering ahead for both of you. I know that you will both be back to your lives in Gods perfect timing.
Your Storms and Tornados are in our hearts, Karla. Indeed, you both have been missed, thought much about and prayed over. Thank you for this poetic update. You are so lucky to have each other and Karen must be drawing on your strength right now. And we, in turn, uphold YOU! :)) God be with you, Angels. This soooo takes me back to a few valleys that I myself have trodden. There is no day or night... just time passing like an IV infusion. May the pair of you who have done so much to succour and strengthen us all in our times of need know of the mighty wings o'erspread to keep you sailing on through these traumatic days. I, too, can testify to the uplifting and transporting power of prayer. You WILL get through this. Love to you both, and especially Karen who has written so often about such trauma as this happening in the lives of others. Bless you richly. Peace to you, as well as love strength and hope. LOL K xx
Reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2006
We miss you too.
Good news, not cancer.
Bad news colostomy.
Good news, she's getting better.
Better news...when you finish with all this.
I’m with Aberjhani, my dearest friends – Love, lots and lots of it, is what you two have been infusing in everybody’s veins, all the time. And this loving flow of energy that you constantly share, will be – is being – returned to you both, drop by healing drop, beam by uplifting beam of light. May fully restored harmony be wrapping you in its warm, sweet glow soon! We miss you both deeply, and are very much looking forward to welcoming you home soon, with a million {{{{{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Much, much love,
Alexandra*
Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on December 2, 2006
Dear Karla,
Please tell Karen that there are better ways to lose weight. LOL :)
I am thankful that they didn't find cancer. So, the worst is over. Now, Karen just needs time to recover. Bless you, Karla, for being by her side but please don't forget to take care of YOU too.
You two are truly special and hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to pray for both of you. Sending lots of hugs, kisses and smiles for you two.
Love is its own healing, prayer, and triumph. Because you both have lived it so abundantly, it will sustain you in this hour and all those that lie beyond it. Total peace and blessings to two of the world's most gifted and compassionate writers and human beings.
Aberjhani
Sending you half of my best wishes, Karla, the other half goes to your special K twin, Karen. When I first arrived on the den in July 2005 you and Karen Lynn greeted me with no bias. The many reviews that the two of you have given on my behalf mean a great deal to me, The Lady of Lights, aka The Storm Spinner and The Texas Tornado have left an imprint in my heart and I admire your twin spirits. Give Karen Lynn a hug for Sweetwater. I share with you both a cup of pagan wassail this Yuletide...Blessed Be...
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(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :D
Am so glad to hear that Karen is ok, have been worrying myself silly because I havent got your email address to write to you, and with so much going on in my own life....yadda yadda you know, well I know now, thanks hon for keeping us up to date. Tell Karen I send her a big Aussie HUG ((((((()))))))) and a koala bear to cuddle.
God bless you both, may he aide her speedy recovery.
Love yah always
Ch'erie
Peace,
Marie
Sending hugs to you both...what a blessing you all have returned home.
Peace, love, and continued healing,
Gwendolyn
Eye-to-eye, hugs-to-hugs,
Pier
Blessings to the both of you
Paul
Give my love to Karen, too, please...and know that both of your names & needs are in the hearts and on the lips of many a Prayer Warrior!
Even in the midst of the fire...your write is impeccable!
The Refiner is with you!
As is my heart&prayers..love, Rhonda
LOL,
Sharon
God be with you!!
Love Tinka
Since I was missing awhile myself, post-op, I didn't realize anything was wrong with Karen. I just noticed you didn't seem to be posting lately. I will be praying for both of you.
Your poem is a real gem, beautifully written. It is truly the combination of medicine and God's grace that heals. You are both very special to all of us. Keep looking up and we will keep holding you up in prayer!
Love,
Connie
love and peace, Carole
Now Get Some Rest!
I have no doubt she is soon to be on top form. Thank the Lord..
My prayers continue~
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
You both are missed.
Poem made me cry {HUGS}}}
God Bless you
Joselyn
I'm so relieved to know that the mess has been removed. Now we can nurse Karen back to health. I will continue to pray for a speedy recovery for her, and also be praying for you too. You'll need to take good care of yourself as well.
Love and Hugs to you both,
Sandie May Angel
I have been praying for you both and I hope Karen recovers soon. Please tell her that I am thinking about her and pray that her strength will return soon. She is very lucky to have you there with her, Karla. Hang in there and if you need anything and catch a minute to let me know, drop me a note and I'll see what I can do.
Hang in there........
Jill
God Bless
Michelle~
It is the strength and courage that you are exibiting for your sister that melts my heart. At least there is progress being made and the light of a brighter future is glimmering ahead for both of you. I know that you will both be back to your lives in Gods perfect timing.
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} to both of you. Prayers are daily!
Richard Lloyd Cederberg
Good news, not cancer.
Bad news colostomy.
Good news, she's getting better.
Better news...when you finish with all this.
Love and good thoughts,
Elizabeth
God bless!
CJ
Much, much love,
Alexandra*
Please tell Karen that there are better ways to lose weight. LOL :)
I am thankful that they didn't find cancer. So, the worst is over. Now, Karen just needs time to recover. Bless you, Karla, for being by her side but please don't forget to take care of YOU too.
You two are truly special and hold a special place in my heart. I will continue to pray for both of you. Sending lots of hugs, kisses and smiles for you two.
Love & Light always and in all ways,
Joseph
Aberjhani
Love,
Sage
I didn't know about ths either
You and Karen are in my immediate remedial prayers.
God Bless
Peter