It's me -- K9Karen!

[K9karen]

Happy Holidays, everyone!

Thanks to everyone who sent me a card. Sorry I didn't get a chance to send any cards at all, this year.

By the way, John's typing this for me...

Still blind as a bat..Can't drive, can't read, can't go out by myself, and can't go out at night at all. Got glasses for the left eye, which makes things bolder but doesn't help much. Fluid is building up at the back of both my eyes, so I hope it doesn't mean more surgery.

Excruciating pain is constant in my back and all down both legs. I have slipped disks above where the previous operation occurred, and the nerve canal is completely closed.. Can barely walk; can't
sleep; can't sit and I'm constantly on pain killers which don't help much. Next (High-risk, experimental) surgery is on Jan. 10th. Wonder whether I can make it to then. May be in hospital and rehab for a while. A childhood friend, who is like my sister, is coming down from Toronto to stay with me for a month, since I'll need 24-hour care.

John came back from California for two weeks, but will be leaving before the surgery. He can't stay because he got a job there he has to get back to. I didn't realize how much I missed him. He takes such good care of me! He'll always be my Honey. (John blushes!)

Mz Logan is great. Always by my side. She's healthy and happy, tho she has developed a spare tire while I wasn't looking (my bad).

Ask the mayor for my number and call me any time. My phone ran out of power yesterday, so I missed a call.

I love and miss everybody!

Here's to better days ahead!

Love, Karen

[Catty1]

Oh goodness! It's so great to hear from you! I wish more could be done for your eyes!

But getting out of pain is a huge thing. Very best of luck and many PT Prayers for your surgery - and may you be pain-free after you heal!

Thanks, John, for typing and reading. Hurry back!

Hugs and Merry Christmas to both of you.

You're being a good nurse, Ms. Logan!

[chocolatepuppy]

Good to hear from you Karen! Merry Christmas to you, Logan and John! I will keep you in my prayers that things will turn out well with your surgery and you can see again. {hugs}

[phesina]

Thank you for the update, Karen. It's good to hear from you. I'm so sorry you are still in so much pain and your sight still so bad.

Continuing prayers that the surgery will help and your pain will ease and your sight can be recovered.

God love and bless John and your friend from Toronto and Logan. God bless those who love us all and care for us when we need it so badly.

May you and John and Logan enjoy a happy, contented Christmas together, and may 2012 bring good things to you.

,
Pat and cats

[Scooter's Mom]

It is very nice to hear from you. I have been praying for a miracle for your eyesight. I hope your next surgery goes well. I pray that 2012 is a blessed year for you.

[gini]

Karen, I will start lighting a candle on the Pet Talk candle site for you. I will request that your surgery will go well and they can get you out of any pain.

I know everyone here cares about you a great deal and will join me in prayers for your rehabilitation.

Merry Christmas and wishes for a healing New Year.

[Karen]

Anyone who wants to call her, PM me, and I will give you her cell phone number. Lizbud, she thinks you must have an old number for her, so let me know, and I'll give you her cell number, which has an answering machine if she cannot answer.

I just got off the phone with her, and updated her on some of the news from Pet Talk, and sent all your love to her! Phone calls, especially between next week and January 10th will be greatly appreciated!

[Felicia's Mom]

I hope your surgery goes well. Merry Christmas and God Bless.

[dukedogsmom]

So sorry to learn you're having it so rough. I'm glad your friend can be there for you. Wish we could do more for you. Tell Miss Klo to take good care of you and hugs to you both.

[carole]

Dearest Karen, i am so sorry to read what a rough time you are having with all of this, just want you to know you are in my thoughts and i pray that you will soon be pain free and your surgery will be a great success, thinking of you, GIANT GENTLE HUGS from across the seas,

[mrspunkysmom]

Karen,

So sorry to hear your sight is still bad and that you are in pain. I hope the surgery helps you out if not work wonders for you.

Prayers headed your way.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Hi Karen, it's great hearing from you. I'm so sorry that you're still in pain and can't see well. I hope that your surgery goes well and that 2012 will be a great year for you. We all miss you around here. I'll continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Karen]

I spoke to Karen briefly today, she is home and recovering after major back surgery, and sends everyone her love. We're hoping to chat again tomorrow, so I will update everyone then!

[Scooter's Mom]

Thanks for continuing to keep us updated. Please give her my best wishes.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Thanks for continuing to keep us updated about her. I sure hope that she'll make a speedy recovery from her back surgery. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.