Kristin (gypsyrhiannon) in ICU - needs prayers

[stargazer99]

Thanks for the updates, Nancy. I'm glad Kristin continues to get better. My heart goes out to her and her family... they've been through so much these last several weeks. They continue to be in my thoughts.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Thanks for the update, Nancy! I just got a card yesterday! I'll send it today

I just sent mine out this morning, too. I know I am slow, sorry.

Thanks for the updates Nancy. Glad to hear that she is improving.

[BTFLCHLD]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

Send to:
Kristin Kirkpatrick
c/o Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital
7400 East Osborn
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

i am glad to read she is improving every day...
thank you for posting the address to write to...
and thank you for keeping us updated...
i will send her a the GD tourbook
add me to the list...niki ///*-*)

[sodascouts]

Thank you so much for your cards and gifts! I know she will be thrilled to receive them!

[sodascouts]

Several people have said they want to send DVDs and CDs. I figured we could get a little organized to avoid repetition. Let me know what you're planning to send, and I can tell you whether or not she's getting that show from someone else.

Thanks!

[Kelly]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

BTW including people on the BN board, my LiveJournal friends, my family and some of my "real life" friends, I have a list of 85 people.

Hi, Nance. I have not responded to the thread but have been reading it every day. I sent out a card yesterday with some nice pictures for her hospital room. I have also been thinking about Kristen often and praying for her as well. I am so glad she is doing better! What a crazy thing to have happen to such a young, healthy girl.

[catinthedark]

Hi Nancy,

Just read through the last few pages of this thread, hoping to find an update. Thanks for keeping us posted - and I'm so happy to hear she's doing better. What a scary thing. But really good to hear she's conscious. Poor her - but she's lucky to have friends like you. And lots of good wishes and prayers from us and all her friends and family. Continued wishes for improvements and good health to her.

[sodascouts]

The latest is that Kristin has been moved into a regular room and can now see visitors briefly. Right now all they can do is keep her on the IV and wait for her pancreas to heal itself, as well as wait for her body to be stable enough to take out the gall bladder. She seems in good spirits, considering. I was able to talk to her briefly on the phone about an hour ago. She was impressed by all the people praying for her and keeping her in their thoughts. In fact, she has already received golden braid's card. Thanks everyone!

[David]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

The latest is that Kristin has been moved into a regular room and can now see visitors briefly. Right now all they can do is keep her on the IV and wait for her pancreas to heal itself, as well as wait for her body to be stable enough to take out the gall bladder. She seems in good spirits, considering. I was able to talk to her briefly on the phone about an hour ago. She was impressed by all the people praying for her and keeping her in their thoughts. In fact, she has already received golden braid's card. Thanks everyone!

Thanks for the update, Nancy. Hope Kristin is out of the hospital before too long.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by David

Thanks for the update, Nancy. Hope Kristin is out of the hospital before too long.

I'm afraid her stay right now is indefinite, because they have no idea how long it will take for the pancreas to heal itself. They won't even give her an estimate, just that she shouldn't expect to get off the IV for at least a month. I'm assuming that means she'll be in there at least that long.

Poor thing told me that her hopsital room's TV only gets 5 channels, two of which are in Spanish. She's hoping the school will give her a laptop to use temporarily. They've asked, at least. She's plenty bored!

[sara1998]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I'm afraid her stay right now is indefinite, because they have no idea how long it will take for the pancreas to heal itself. They won't even give her an estimate, just that she shouldn't expect to get off the IV for at least a month. I'm assuming that means she'll be in there at least that long.

Poor thing told me that her hopsital room's TV only gets 5 channels, two of which are in Spanish. She's hoping the school will give her a laptop to use temporarily. They've asked, at least. She's plenty bored!

Aww... bless her heart. I will definately send out a little something for her to do, and a couple of pictures to look at while she's there.

I can't do anything about her stations.....

[lagringader&r]

I'm glad to hear that your friend is doing better! Best wishes to her.

[WelshWitchPMD]

Originally Posted by sodascouts

I'm afraid her stay right now is indefinite, because they have no idea how long it will take for the pancreas to heal itself. They won't even give her an estimate, just that she shouldn't expect to get off the IV for at least a month. I'm assuming that means she'll be in there at least that long.

Poor thing told me that her hopsital room's TV only gets 5 channels, two of which are in Spanish. She's hoping the school will give her a laptop to use temporarily. They've asked, at least. She's plenty bored!

Does she like puzzles at all? Like word searchs or crosswords or do I dare say Sudoku Maybe we could send her some of those. Must be pretty boring with crappy TV and no PC.

[sodascouts]

Originally Posted by WelshWitchPMD

Does she like puzzles at all? Like word searchs or crosswords or do I dare say Sudoku Maybe we could send her some of those. Must be pretty boring with crappy TV and no PC.

At this point I'm sure she wouldn't turn down any alternate form of entertainment!

[LilyRhiannon]

We're all glad she's doing better, even if they'll have her on the IV and everything until her pancreas heals. Right now that's really what it's all about, the gall bladder seems to be an innocent bystander for the time being.