Monthly Archives: September 2010

Natalie

Posted on September 19, 2010 by CarrieK

With so many of you praying for Natalie and encouraging me with your comments during this past summer, it dawned on me that you might like a look at the girl in question. Here’s my Nan: That gorgeous smile is … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Salon – September 19, 2010 (the “hospital reading and one DNF” edition)

Posted on September 19, 2010 by CarrieK

Happy Sunday! I’m almost caught up on housework and bills – today will be spent doing some last minute organization and paperwork so we can start homeschooling full force tomorrow. If I get a chance to read, I will spend … Continue reading →

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We’re home!

Posted on September 17, 2010 by CarrieK

Natalie and I arrived home from the hospital yesterday evening – on Kevin’s birthday. She is doing extremely well – moving slowly, and a bit sore, but that is to be expected. Best of all, she is eating and her … Continue reading →

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Possibly going home today!

Posted on September 16, 2010 by CarrieK

If all looks good with the labs they’re running on the blood they just drew, Nan and I will be heading home sometime today – pray and keep your fingers crossed, because we are both SO ready to go home!

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Teaser Tuesdays – September 14, 2010 (and a Natalie update)

Posted on September 14, 2010 by CarrieK

The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff The girl stood by the double doors, tall and ragged. She was running her fingers over her torn throat, playing with the edges of the gash. When she caught me looking, she smiled. We Need … Continue reading →

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Post-surgery update

Posted on September 12, 2010 by CarrieK

Natalie is doing really well! Her epidural, NG tube, and foley catheter have all been removed. She was able to take her first bites of soft food today – after five weeks of nothing but clear liquids – and savored … Continue reading →

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Update on Natalie

Posted on September 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Natalie and I are heading south to Spokane tomorrow morning for surgery. She will be having the inflamed part of her bowel removed, since the C/T scan last week showed no improvement. The abcesses are gone, but inflammation is the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I’d Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman

Posted on September 8, 2010 by CarrieK

Title: I’d Know You Anywhere Author: Laura Lippman Genre: Contemporary fiction Publisher: William Morrow Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: ARC from the publisher for tour with TLC Book Tours First line: “Iso, time for-” Eliza Benedict paused at … Continue reading →

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