Enjoying time on the beach in July

Enjoying time on the beach in July

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Surgery complete!

Hi everyone! Duane has sent word that Kimmy is out of surgery and the doctors said everything went great! She went under about 11:30 am and they predicted about 4 hours. Not too shabby.

Here are a few pics and notes from today...

Kimmy and Duane waiting for the doctors and anesthesiologists to arrive, talk last minute questions, etc.....


Dr. Cox is at the top of the bed and Dr. Finkel in cap and gown....good friends of Marcia Horn!
From mom: Duane is relaxed and making plans for the Home Show and kimmy is encouraging for him to go. I think I am relaxed because kimmy is. Nikki asked me last night if it is ok to worry even if her mom is not worried. 


This is how you tell where the patient is at. She is 5280....


Kimmy is currently in recovery...more updates soon!

Jessie

222....

That's how many days have passed since we found out about Kimmy. 222 looks like zzz's which means sleep, and that is something that is just not happening for me right now (1:57am). I felt compelled to just say 'thank you' to everyone for your constant support and prayers, for being so supportive of our entire family through this process and for relentlessly not being afraid to check in and ask questions.

Kimmy has handled this challenge with grace and dignity. She hasn't shied away from anything and has shown such strength and courage along the way. I thought I knew not only my sister, but my entire family. This has shown me how much I didn't know and has opened my eyes to the beauty that is within everyone's hearts. The beauty has always been there, in 222 days, it just became something truly alive.

Duane thank you for loving Kimmy and taking such great care of her and the kids.

Mom and Dad, you have shown, without a doubt, your true commitment to your family. How lucky we are that God gave us you as our parents.

Family and friends, you are the light that brightens each next day.

How fitting that the Olympics are in London and that Erika chose "Keep Calm and Carry On" as our mantra. They have shown so many images of it that I feel like NBC is talking to us!

Enjoy a few recent pics....

GO KIMMY! GO TEAM USA!

Jessie


4th of July.....

Nelson family photo...

Kimmy and Nikki on a dancing break at Alix's wedding...

Just showing off my parents and their grandkids with the newest addition...Bailey!