December 18
Tomorrow at 1250 Kourtney is scheduled for Surgery. This has been a bit of a rough week as she has had some esophagus problems, so since Tuesday nite we have had sleepless nites plus a full week of Christmas performances, visiting with friends plus a big party for Kourtney just to celebrate her. We had 10 of her friends here plus at least 10 other very significant people in our lives including her teacher from last year.
Kourtney will be having surgery on both hands to release the webbing and straighen them out, also the plastic surgeon will make the opening of her mouth wider by reasing the skin at the corners of her mouth (also the called comisures).
Pray for us! We will stay overnight and than will come home. I am looking forward to Tuesday when we bring her home. I have my Christmas shopping done, Todd will be home and we can just enjoy being together in our beautiful home. Doesn't that sound nice in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas ? The pain should be too bad as she will be bandaged up.
I just wanted to update you also since my last email. If you remember we were waiting to see what was going to happen with the nurse that was on with Kourtney when she fell. As it turned out the nurse took herself off the job, so Kourtney was going to school with the other nurse only 3 days a week.
The most amazing part is our nurse that we had for 4 years and left to go to Europe for 9 months is back. She is more than willing to go to school with Kourtney!!! She will also work in the home also, so that will give me abit of a break. Will give you more details in upcoming emails.
Thanks for all your love and support.
December 19
Thanks for praying!!
It was totally amazing turning on the computer this morning and seeing so many e-mails from friends and family.
Kourtney woke up and was very anxious about the surgery. She started retching because she was so nervous. I even tried cheering her up by doing my “shopping cart” dance to Boney M’s Hark the Herald Angels Sing, but it didn’t seem to work. I won’t explain it because the visual would just be a little much. I phoned the surgeon and asked if we could give her something to settle her before the operation. I had some Ativan on hand and that settled her nicely until we started getting close to the hospital. It was then she threw up.
The anaesthetist that was on was kind and compassionate. After her surgery he stated that he was happy to look after Kourtney’s special needs and was thankful that things went well for her.
So . . . after 3 1/2 hours of surgery, Kourtney has piano fingers. No pins in her fingers to keep them straight! Her mouth is wide and we can actually see her beautiful teeth. The recovery will be long but I also know that this will really enhance her life and her ability to do things.
We are in a private room in the hospital and expecting to leave tomorrow morning. Kourtney is sleeping soundly right now. Her hands are all bandaged up and her lips are swollen but even in her sleep she looks content. The relief must be great for her, as she was under incredible stress this past week. Please pray for a speedy recovery.
Well, Merry Christmas to all . . . just think during the hustle and bustle of this week the Kujawa 4 will be hanging out at home, watching ELF, The Grinch and playing Disney Monopoly.
Shaelyn hung out with Dave and Bev today. She has been very concerned for Kourtney’s health. We are so thankful that we have family so close and also willing to help us out in every capacity.
Thanks for all your prayers and e-mails. Todd and I found it amusing that we got some alone time together with no kids. We had a nice cafeteria lunch and treated ourselves to a Starbucks. WOW a date!!!!
I am planning to send some Christmas pictures out but we will see. Forgive us if we don’t get around to it.
Love with a ton of relief,
Janelle and Todd
December 29
To all our friends,
Just to let you know that Kourtney has done extremely well since the surgery. We did the first dressing change on boxing day and were surprised how calm she is. Her hands look great and so does her mouth. She has a lot more freedom moving her mouth and also her fingers now also.
Shaelyn was sick for 3 days with high fevers. She is now on the mend also. Thanks for your continued prayers. We are anticipating a wonderful 2006. Love to hear from you all.
Janelle
Tomorrow at 1250 Kourtney is scheduled for Surgery. This has been a bit of a rough week as she has had some esophagus problems, so since Tuesday nite we have had sleepless nites plus a full week of Christmas performances, visiting with friends plus a big party for Kourtney just to celebrate her. We had 10 of her friends here plus at least 10 other very significant people in our lives including her teacher from last year.
Kourtney will be having surgery on both hands to release the webbing and straighen them out, also the plastic surgeon will make the opening of her mouth wider by reasing the skin at the corners of her mouth (also the called comisures).
Pray for us! We will stay overnight and than will come home. I am looking forward to Tuesday when we bring her home. I have my Christmas shopping done, Todd will be home and we can just enjoy being together in our beautiful home. Doesn't that sound nice in the midst of the hustle and bustle of Christmas ? The pain should be too bad as she will be bandaged up.
I just wanted to update you also since my last email. If you remember we were waiting to see what was going to happen with the nurse that was on with Kourtney when she fell. As it turned out the nurse took herself off the job, so Kourtney was going to school with the other nurse only 3 days a week.
The most amazing part is our nurse that we had for 4 years and left to go to Europe for 9 months is back. She is more than willing to go to school with Kourtney!!! She will also work in the home also, so that will give me abit of a break. Will give you more details in upcoming emails.
Thanks for all your love and support.
December 19
Thanks for praying!!
It was totally amazing turning on the computer this morning and seeing so many e-mails from friends and family.
Kourtney woke up and was very anxious about the surgery. She started retching because she was so nervous. I even tried cheering her up by doing my “shopping cart” dance to Boney M’s Hark the Herald Angels Sing, but it didn’t seem to work. I won’t explain it because the visual would just be a little much. I phoned the surgeon and asked if we could give her something to settle her before the operation. I had some Ativan on hand and that settled her nicely until we started getting close to the hospital. It was then she threw up.
The anaesthetist that was on was kind and compassionate. After her surgery he stated that he was happy to look after Kourtney’s special needs and was thankful that things went well for her.
So . . . after 3 1/2 hours of surgery, Kourtney has piano fingers. No pins in her fingers to keep them straight! Her mouth is wide and we can actually see her beautiful teeth. The recovery will be long but I also know that this will really enhance her life and her ability to do things.
We are in a private room in the hospital and expecting to leave tomorrow morning. Kourtney is sleeping soundly right now. Her hands are all bandaged up and her lips are swollen but even in her sleep she looks content. The relief must be great for her, as she was under incredible stress this past week. Please pray for a speedy recovery.
Well, Merry Christmas to all . . . just think during the hustle and bustle of this week the Kujawa 4 will be hanging out at home, watching ELF, The Grinch and playing Disney Monopoly.
Shaelyn hung out with Dave and Bev today. She has been very concerned for Kourtney’s health. We are so thankful that we have family so close and also willing to help us out in every capacity.
Thanks for all your prayers and e-mails. Todd and I found it amusing that we got some alone time together with no kids. We had a nice cafeteria lunch and treated ourselves to a Starbucks. WOW a date!!!!
I am planning to send some Christmas pictures out but we will see. Forgive us if we don’t get around to it.
Love with a ton of relief,
Janelle and Todd
December 29
To all our friends,
Just to let you know that Kourtney has done extremely well since the surgery. We did the first dressing change on boxing day and were surprised how calm she is. Her hands look great and so does her mouth. She has a lot more freedom moving her mouth and also her fingers now also.
Shaelyn was sick for 3 days with high fevers. She is now on the mend also. Thanks for your continued prayers. We are anticipating a wonderful 2006. Love to hear from you all.
Janelle
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