Homeward Bound

Kristi is being discharged this afternoon. She continues to feel pretty good — especially compared to the last couple weeks. Doctors have given us a recipe of over-the-counter meds similar to the “cocktail” she received while in the hospital to help with reoccurring headaches if necessary. 

The exact cause of the headaches has not been determined, but if one looks at the effects and side effects of advanced LMS and the immunotherapy treatments, it’s not that weird. 

She’s feeling so much better, we decided to stop at our friend’s house for the night before heading home tomorrow. 

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  1. Merrick BartlettApril 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM

    Love this news!!!

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  2. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM

    💕🌻🙏🏻

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  3. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM

    Thank you for the update and continued prayers.

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  4. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM

    I’m so happy to read such good news!

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  5. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    This information makes my weekend start off on such a positive note. I am glad that Fife is feeling so much better. She will be riding to Garfield on her bike in no time like old times. Have a great weekend and do not spend toooooo much at the store she likes to shop in up in that neck of the woods.

    Your friend,
    JV
    AKA Steve

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  6. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM

    Such GOOD news!! So grateful for the excellent care she is receiving and that you will both get some friend time before you head back Sending you both huge hugsxxxcooo

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  7. Janet zApril 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM

    Great news. I’m sure your friends were happy to see you and it’s a great break for you

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  8. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:22 PM

    Great news!!

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  9. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM

    Awesome news! So glad to hear this and that they helped with a OTC cocktail. Travel safe.

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  10. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:29 PM

    Praise God!!

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  11. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM

    Thanks be to God!! Continued prayers!

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  12. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM

    YAY🌷

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  13. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM

    Hello my beautiful friend! Praise the Lord for His mercy; and Stanford!

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  14. AnonymousApril 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    👏🙏☝️🙏♥️Aunt Mary

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  15. AnonymousApril 5, 2025 at 8:57 PM

    🙏

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