Kristina and Jason,

Kristina, I know I didn't get the chance to meet you while we were there, we were hoping to but knew you were in tests, we had the opportunity to meet Jason and talk with him, and glad that we did, we found out that you guys are from Texas, we will be moving there very soon, same town, we hope when things are settled that we could get together and talk one day, that would be awesome.


You both and your familys are in our prayers, stay strong, and keep on going....let us know when you can how things are going...

Hillary, Linda, Hailey, and Holly

Hi, Hillary.  Hello Everyone.

Jason, me, and my husband, Jimmy, are right now in waiting room.  It is 6:09 right now.  They are prepping Kristina.  We will be able to go back there in about 20 minutes and stay until they wheel her to surgery.

She looks really good this a.m.  She's thirsty, though.  Jason had physical therapy yesterday and was impressed with the knowledge this therapist had.  

Waiting room is a little full right now.  But these are people waiting for different types of surgeries, I'm sure.
OHHH, I did meet Mike, Debra, and Christoper yesterday in the SPECT waiting room.  Mike and Debra said they went the the other cafeteria and waited and waited for the 1:30 get-together.  There's two cafeterias here.

Everyone, please, please pray for Kristina right now.  Surgery starts in just a little while.

Love Rhonda, Jimmy(my hubby), and Jason(Stina's hubby)

Rhonda:  I just said a prayer for Kristina, and I'll keep her in my prayers this morning. Give us an update later when you can when she's out.    [smiley=hug.gif] Tricia

Hi, again.
Kristina is in surgery right now.  It's only been less than an hour into it.  It's cold in this hosptial.  Hard to find a good signal for my Internet connection card.  Waiting room is on 2nd floor and I'm down here in a main lobby, I guess, but I get reception.

Only had tears while wheeling her away.  The wrote a big ol' black "YES" on the right side of her head.  Then another technician glued things to her head and put red Xs all throughout her scalp.  Did not give her anything until about a minute before they took her.

Please keep Kristina in your thoughts and prayers right now.  We should know something at about 3:00 CA time.  Will keep you all updated.

Rhonda

Tricia, thank you very much for your prayer.  Thank you!!

hi. i'm kristina's other sister, lorie.
first of all, we are so very thankful for this website, thanks DJ. :)   this website has helped us get by for the past 2 months and has offered so much relief in dealing with kristina's mm.  
we also thank everyone for helping us during this difficult time.  we  sincerely appreciate the support and prayers for kristina.
time is standing still right now.....i can't believe today has come.  although i am a little nervous ,   i am positive she is in the best hands and i am glad jason, rhonda and jimmy are with her.  thank you again for your prayers.   lorie



d will be until july 8th.  i have butterflies in my stomach and

sorry i guess the butterflies carried me a way for a minute, (hehe) but i'm back.   [smiley=curtain.gif]  i love those smilies. it's now 11:15 in texas (9:15 CA) and the surgery has been in progress for almost 2 hours.  my emotions go back and forth.  please come around 3:00  CA time!!  

i wish i could be there too! [smiley=worried.gif]  it makes me very sad to not be there today.  :(  
i am going to try to be as positive that i can be today for kristina.

:)

Hi Lori, [smiley=wave.gif] Welcome!

I know exactly what you're going through. I couldn't be in California when Mandy was going through her surgery, and I was a wreck, but DJ went to support my family and it helped us on this end sooooo much, but as he said in his post, it was rougher on him waiting there, then going through it himself. Just hang in there girl, she's in the best hands there at Stanford, and people from all over the world are praying for her. Rhonda says you'll be there for her next surgery, so you'll know from experience all sides of it. God bless ya!

We're anxiously waiting for 3:00 to come for Rhonda's update and we're with Kristina, Rhonda and your family in spirit and in prayer.  [smiley=hug.gif]

Mar

YES YES YES YES!!

she did GREAT!!  she is in ICU right now and jason, rhonda and jimmy were able to visit her for about 10 minutes.  they said she looked good--coloring was good, she was very coherent and observant---asked rhonda why she didn't bring her purse with her.  said that she was doing fine.  only complaint was that she is thirsty.  not just thirsty but really really really thirsty--i could picture her making everyone laugh why she said that .  we'll take that!  :)  

'i am the happiest girl in the whole USA.   :) '  
i just want to give dr. steinberg a big fat large kiss with an oversized hug x 2!  

whew! i gotta say that was the longest morning and early afternoon in my whole life.  i knew she was in the bestest of hands though.  
 
Mar THANKS for your replies and thoughts and prayers.  May God Bless You!  

lorie  

[smiley=sayyes.gif] Our prayers were answered once again! Thanks for letting us know Lori. I've been saying all evening..."We should have heard by now"... I feel so much better, and knelt down in thanks.

Hey Lori, my sentiments exactly!! I hope one day to give Dr Steinberg the hug of his life for all he's done. What a great man, huh...he sure knows his stuff!

You did good too Sis [smiley=thumb.gif] Now you can get a good night sleep.  [smiley=hug.gif] Please keep us posted.

Thanks,
Mar

         Your making me cry I'm so happy for Kristina another sucess story I love it prayers are amazing. Keep up the good work Kristina you'll be fine real soon, your in the best hands in the bizz. Great news! Keep us posted.
                Nancy

alright Kristina....way to go girl, we were praying for things to go well and will continue to do so.....keep up the good recovery, and hang in there, your halfway through it...

Hillary and family

Way to go Kristina and family!  You'll be back home, healthy and happy (with your dogs!) before you know it.  

I find it simply amazing that both Kristina and David were just a mere month ago posting on the guest book and surgery was yet but a glimmer in their mind.  Miracles do happen!  It makes me want to cry thinking about all the happy endings that happen right here on this board!

Get well soon Kristina!
Lisa

I am so happy to hear about Kristina coming through surgery so well!  I hope she continues to do good.  My thoughts and prayers are with her and all of you family there with her.  I know all of us MM family members are anxious to hear the updates that you can post for us.  Give her a hug from us and remember. . . . . . God loves you!!! :-* ;) :)

;;D Just like everyone else said, so glad Kristina made it through, though I figured she would!  Dr. S is amazing!!
Best wishes for quick recovery and return safely to Texas!  love from fellow Texan, Tricia  [smiley=hug.gif]

Two  [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif], Kristina!  What a great support system you have!  Sending you wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery!

-Shari

Kristina and Jason - Tara, Jillayne and I will be coming up to Stanford sometime over the weekend to find David and Angie - we'd love to meet you too.  Please leave a note with the nurses that it's ok for them to tell Tara (they know her) which room you are in (patient confidentiality restrictions).  We live in San Jose and are less than a 1/2 hour away.

Send us an e-mail through the website and we'll give you our contact info.

Campbell

any more updates on Kristina?

Fantastic news about Kristina.....wishes for a speedy recovery....Prayers continue to be with you....Pat :) :-*

Hi Rhonda,
We were so glad to hear the surgury went well.Miracles do happen.
Chris had his angio and spec scans done and we are now home waiting to hear from the Dr.
It was nice to meet you all . You can take the train to SFO just ask at the desk of your hotel or call Caltrans.
Best wishes to you all.
               Mike Debra and Chris :D

Good morning to all!!!
Wow, we feel really, really blessed at all the posts.  We are so lucky to have all of you as our family.  I cannot thank each and every one of you enough for all your prayers and all of your concerns.

Just spoke with Kristina, and she wants desparately now to find a computer with Intneret hookup so she can read all the posts.  That is her goal right now.  There is a computer down the hall that David has been using.  I told her about that one.  Jason is taking laptop up to her room and they will see if they can get connected actually in her room.  I also have my laptop with Sprint Intnernet hookup that will work if I have good reception, which has been my problem while in hospital waiting rooms.

Kristina is doing EXCEPTIONALLY well.  Very coherent.  Very awake.  She knows what each and every nurse is doing to her every time the nurse attends to her.  
She was very excited to finally get out of ICU last night.  She wanted out of there and into a room, where she can now get up and walk the hallways and see all the flowers.  The landscaping is gorgeous.  And when you walk by the rows of flowers, you can smell them.  Very nice!  

David, Angie and her mom came to see Kristina yesterday.  And me and my husband have seen them a couple of times throughout hospital.  David is walking around the hospital.  And, boy, he looks sooo good.  He and his wife and mother-in-law are so very nice and loving and caring.  It's like we've known them for 20 years.  It is nice to have another family here to talk to about all of this.  I thank God that they are here at the same time we are.

Thank you, again, Everyone, for all the prayers.  Maybe Kristina will be sending next update herself personally!!!

Talk to y'all in a bit.  

Rhonda

Hi all, [smiley=wave.gif]

I've been waiting anxiously for the next update, thanks Rhonda! I'm so glad everything's going so well. We couldn't ask for more, and the support you are giving each other out there is amazing! God love ya's!!

One down, one to go. Kristina, you go girl! We're proud of ya, cuz I know how scared you were. Wish I could give ya a big hug myself. [smiley=hug.gif]

Take care and keep strong. [smiley=winkkiss.gif]

God bless,
Mar

Hillary, Tricia, Mar, Nancy, Lisa, Laura, Shari, Campbell, PatM, David, Chrisb1, DJ and everyone else, thank you all for the nice comments and prayers.  What an awsome support group!  It made me feel so nice to read all of your postings.  My eye is huge and blue right now. I am probably out of here on Sunday the 4th returning on Wednesday morning for the next round.   Thanks again guys for everything!   :)

So great to hear from you.  I am so happy things are going well.  Enjoy your 4th of July.  I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers this week.

Hi Kristina,

It's so great to see you on the boards. God Bless you.

Have a Happy 4th of July.  Keep us posted on how your doing.

You will be in my prayers.

~Fran [smiley=hug.gif]

hiya kristina


very nice to hear from you, hope to see you post again soon...and look forward to meeting you in San Antonio sometime when we get there and get settled.....think you might be up to it???

Hillary

Hey Kristina---SO HAPPY to hear that you are DOING GREAT!!!!!( and yes, I am shouting---for joy!!!!)...Is it any coincidence that you anticipate being sprung out of there on Independence Day?????????

I know that thing with the eye is a pain-------It will be down from the swelling in no time at all........Wishing you the very happiest Independence Day ever!!!!  You will never forget this one........Peace, love, joy, faith, and hope.......Pat

Hi Kristina:  So glad you get to get out a while!  Happy 4th and I'll be thinking about you next week for round 2.
best wishes!! ;;D  Tricia

Will keep you in my prayers for Wednesday, Kristina.....God Bless...He has called you to this journey and, remember, that He is eager to help you all along the way.......not stopping until the end of the 2nd surgery....from which you will recover beautifully......peace and love, Pat :-*

Good luck.  I will see you tomorrow.  I will come here in to use the computer.

David

Thanks guys for all the additional posts.  Hillary, I have left word at the nurses station if you guys want to come by and visit.  We should be out of here at 2pm CA time.  Independence day will be great for us.  Hope all of you have the best ever.  Sincerely, Kristina  ;)