Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Hello, Jennifer, Jeffery, Katie, my brother Steve and I have just returned from the hospital. Unfortunately, Kari has not returned with us. She passed away today at 12:46 pm in the arms of her mother. We were all with her and had a chance to hold her, talk to her, and...

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Hello: Kari is sadly not doing well. She had her surgery yesterday but has arrested twice since that time. she required prolonged chest compressions last night at 0200 but after an hour and fifteen minutes they got her back. She was placed on ECMO (portable heart...

Monday, March 30, 2009

The Laundromat Hello to everyone. Today is Sunday March 29. It is 6:30 pm and Jennifer and me just returned from a day out with Kari. We started the day off by doing laundry- wow! such excitement you say. Well let me tell you, doing laundry in downtown Philly is an...

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Hello to everyone. I hope this finds you well. Kari continues to do well. We were given a choice to bring Kari back to the hotel prior to her surgery next week. She remains on lasix for her heart failure and seems to be doing great. We will be staying here in Philly...

Friday, March 20, 2009

Hello, Jeff Schoondyke here and unfortunately our family is now at CHOP in Philadelphia. We had been at Knoxville Children’s for the past day and a half. Kari and I flew to the children’s hospital in Philadelphia this evening and arrived about 1130pm. While in...