Good Morning,
It was decided that it would be best if Mom was moved to a better facility that can better meet her needs right now. She was moved to Scottsdale Nursing and Rehab last night. She will have physical therapy three times a day for now. Her dilantin level went down to 19 yesterday. We are grateful for this continuous improvement. She is very limited in her strength and mobility at this time.
It was a tough day watching Mom continue to struggle, be in discomfort, and cry. She continues to be determined to get better, beat the odds, and bless those around her. She attempts to do small exercises while in her bed such as finger walks up to lifted knees, ankle pumps, pulling her arms above her head, etc. She is still very appreciative and grateful. She is quick to thank you for anything you do for her. When her nurse, Jenny, at the hospital was leaving her shift, she introduced Mom to the next shift nurse. Mom told Jenny how much she appreciated how gentle and caring Jenny had been to her, with tears in her eyes. Jenny then told Mom she just had to give her a hug as she also cried. Mom continues to be the sweet loving person she is.
Dad has been very strong. He is tired and not liking coming home to an empty house. It has been a difficult few days for all of us. But, we are grateful we have the Lord helping us with this all, we have each other, and we have you. Thank you dear family and friends.
Please continue to pray for Mom's health to improve, dilantin levels to continue to lower, that she is protected from the cancer spreading/worsening while off of chemo for now, she gains more strength and mobility, discomforts stop, and she remains positive.
Many blessings to you all,
Heather Hofman
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Thanks so much for the updates, Heather. We are praying for your Mom and for all of you during these tough days.
Father God, thank you for this family, the strength and courage you are surrounding them wiht. Father we ask for Your Will to be done in Jesus Name and peace come to all. Amen!
Love and hugs to you all.
My mom and dad and I would like to say to Jack and the family that we are so very sorry that your dear wife and mother, Karla, is gone. We all have the hope of seeing Jesus face to face and we know that Karla is there with Him right now and we celebrate that truth. Karla was a sweet and joyful person who really and truly served the Lord with all her strength. She had such a pretty smile. Jack, I will never forget what you did for me in high school and you and Karla have been so good to me and our family always. Thanks so much for everything. I have recently gotten remarried to a very fine Christian man, and I hope someday you can meet each other. He knows that you were a big part of bringing me back to the Lord long ago. You are in our thoughts and prayers continually in this difficult time. Bravo for your care and love for Karla. May God's name be praised. Love, Tammy Fagan (formerly Sparks) and
Al and Eula Mae Godfrey
Jack, Heather, and Toby,
I'm saddened and sorry for the news of Karla's passing. This is definitely our loss and Heaven's gain. Your wife/mom was a woman that I had a tremendous amount of love and respect for. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers as you have been all of 2008.
Love in Christ,
Matt, Suki, and Caleb Kumm
Dearest Jack, I am sorry to hear that Karla is gone. Do you remember that Christmas you and Karla took Pattie and me to see the Nutcracker at the college?? We ate spaghetti at the big spool table. We had a great time. One of my first exposures to classical music. It was one of my best memories of Pattie, too. Love to Heather and Toby. She's safe in the arms of the Lord. Roseanne
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