I plan on using this blog to share my news so we can bring comfort to all of you concerning the process we are currently going through.
Right now, we are praying for my calcium levels to build. We are also hoping that I might be able to go home this Tuesday. The levels in my blood have been very messed up as my kidneys have not been doing their job for some time now. If my blood levels stabilize, I will be having dialysis at home each night. My Mom and Dad and I will be in training for about 2 weeks as we learn more about the home dialysis treatment. I am not sure about my future, but am feeling better already.
Mom -Nanette wants to say something:
Thank you to all of you for your prayers, your fasting, your meals, your offers to help etc.
You have helped lift us through this.
We feel God's hand in all the details of this journey.
We love you and so appreciate everything - truly we are feeling your love and concern.
Karina has benefitted greatly from the visits and the gifts and kindnesses.
This has been one of the scariest experiences our family has gone through. But we mostly just feel grateful she is getting help and that God saved her to still be with us.
I have learned there are two ways to walk in this world; in Faith or in Fear. As we walk in Fear we close our eyes and can't see. When we walk in Faith - we open our eyes with courage and can then see God's Hands in everything.
(We are just kind of sad Karina has to go through this trial to teach all of us more about God and His Love and His Power and His Glory). ~Nanette
Geena I just wanted to tell you I love you soo much and that you are always in my prayers. I am amazed at how strong your little spirit is. I pray for you all the time, and I know that you are in Gods hands and that He is in the details of our lives. I love you Karina
ReplyDeleteKARINA! It has been so amazing to see the amount of faith one girl has! We all love you amd are praying for you! Love you, Cassidy
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking about you and keeping you in our prayers, Karina. Nanette, you are awesome. Thank you for sweet testimony.
ReplyDeleteKarina, You are one strong 'cookie' You are in our daily prayers for the Lord to give you the courage and strength for each day.
ReplyDeleteLittle did you know how much the Trek would prepare you for your trek now.
We love you!
The Weakley's
Hope you enjoy the drawings from the kids.
I am blown away by everything you've done with sick kidneys: ballet, Trek, and on and on. Can't wait to see what you can do with a healthy one!
ReplyDeleteOur family is praying for you and yours. What a great idea to start a blog and let us all witness the miracles Heavenly Father has in store for you. We're glad to know you're already doing better and are close to going back home.
With love from the Whites.
You are an amazing young lady! Your light shines wherever you are! Hoping and praying for good things for you with love from all of the Liggetts
ReplyDeleteHang in there Karina. We are praying for you and your family. When your parents need a break I'm happy to fly over and hook you up at night. I might have to brush up on my skills since it has been a few years.
ReplyDeleteKarina,
ReplyDeleteJust thinking about you tonight... It's no fun being stuck in a hospital bed, but you'll have to start making a list of things to do as soon as you're home... Steak and ice cream, anyone?
Please let us know if you need anything from us. You want meals? Check! You need company? Check! You need a kidney? Check! :)
Love,
The Riggs
Thank you for 'blogging' to keep us all informed. It will be of interest and also a joy to be informed about what is happening in your life. Thank you for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteThis challenge is a witness to us all that bad things happen to good people. Who is more dear and sweet than you? Both an innocence and beauty radiate from you. We all see it and feel it when we are around you. Your whole family is an example and a light to us. Because of this, many are touched and affected by your experience, and will want to participate in some way. We will want to follow your progress, and we will want to help you along this path. You and your family are greatly loved, and this is an opportunity for us to show you how much you are loved.
We can see your great 'fresh-courage-take' attitude already.
Love, Steve and Lynne Eldredge
Karina! Hang in there cute girl! We are praying and fasting for you here in Idaho and we love you!
ReplyDeleteKarina,
ReplyDeleteBrent and I just want you and your family to know you are in our prayers and our fast yesterday. We are sorry that you are going through this hard trial and pray Heavenly Father will be with and bless you in every way, so that you can return to good health. Considering all the things you were able to do with bad kidneys, we can see the courage and determination that you have and know that will help you through the future.
Love, Brent and Anne
This is such an amazing journey taken by such an amazing girl and her family. We are thankful for the blog as well. We love you, Karina and we are praying continually for you! You are on the Bountiful temple prayer roll too! You are welcome to any of the the Merrill kidneys that would work. I think we might all be too big and some too old for you, but they are yours if they were to match!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you are headed home. Home is such a healing place. I am with the Whites...how in the world have you done all you have done with such sick kidneys? You are an inspiratio to us. We know you are in the best hands possible of your mom and dad and your heavenly family as well. Wish we could be close by to visit and give hugs
xoxoxoxoxoxo
The Merrill clan
Karina,
ReplyDeleteYour mom and I were just talking days before this happened that children take turns being "on stage" with concerns that parents need to pay attention to. I guess you just entered on dramatically! But like your mother says you are teaching us so much as we watch you go through this. You're in our prayers and we love you and your dear family very much.
Jenny Johnson and all the Johnsons
Karina! I am so amazed at your strength and courage! You are an inspiration to us all! Thank you for being willing to share with us your journey through this! I wish I could be there to give you a hug and talk with you but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you! I love you karina! You sound so optimistic, which just makes me want to live my life better! Thank you Karina for your example to me! You are Incredible!
ReplyDeleteLOVE YOU!
JANESSA
Karina,
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful girl! I think your lovely smile must be making your family and people happy,even making yourself happy.You are not all alone.Your family who love you,your friends
and the Lord are always on your side.From far of Japan i love you too! Anytime,i pray for all of you and never forget them.I'm thankful
for your beautiful smile.
Love you,Naomi Kitano
Hey sweet girl,
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are home. I believe it is more healing to be at home. And so happy to hear that you have been out for short walks and able to eat some normal foods. I think of you often during the day and my prayers are constant. What a life you have now. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family!
Lots of Love,
Aunt Jan (had to put that in case you know other Jans)