Kate Update - Friday 12-8-17


Friends of Katie,

Friday morning brought not just a beautiful clear day in Seattle, but also some relief for Katie.  Her temperature has continued to drop and as of noon today she was down to 99.6 from a high of over 103 degrees.

The doctors believe they have identified the infection and that the regiment of antibiotics that were initiated on Thursday will, in fact, cover the infection. 

Katie's swelling has continued to reside and the pain from headaches has significantly subsided as well.   She is just getting out of the shower and getting help for a overall shampoo and shine.  It is as close to a "spa day" as she can get right now. 

Peaceful rest is on the menu for the balance of the day and the nurses are graciously standing guard by the door.

Thanks for your continued prayers for Katie.  Over the last couple days she has had to reach down for some measure of courage.  She has a little sign in her room showing a quote from CS Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia.... "Courage, dear heart".    Thanks for helping her grab some of that courage and keep walking.

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  1. G & GDecember 8, 2017 at 6:00 PM

    Katie, we're so happy you are responding & feeling a bit better. Stay strong & keep up your courage & the fight! You are our inspiration. Love & Hugs, G & G

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