I just got off the phone with Dave & Heather and they asked that I update you this evening on Karla. The doctors have said that she does NOT have pneumonia as earlier thought but is fighting infection in her body. They have her on antibiotics but need to have a clearer diagnosis to attack the infection with specific medications.
Karla was having difficulty in her breathing this morning and doctors made the decision to put her on a ventilator. Each family member had a chance to spend time with Karla and communicate their love with her before the ventilator went in and Karla was no longer able to verbally communicate. She is, however, still responding with hand squeezes and toe wiggles.
After a period of very low blood pressure and several tries to stabilize it, the doctors were able to find a medication to stabilize her and bring her blood pressure back to a normal range. The doctor was amazed at her ability to communicate even at a point of such low pressure. He said that medically she should not have been able to do that. We serve a great God!
Tomorrow is Jack & Karla's 39th wedding anniversary. Karla told Jack today that her gift to him is her life and that she wants to be alive tomorrow. As they have served each other faithfully over the years, Jack is now having the opportunity to serve his wife in sickness and in health. And may I add... I think he is starring! May they both have the strength tomorrow to appreciate the day and their love for each other.
Dave reiterated that the next 12-24 hours are critical. Please pray that the doctors can successfully diagnose the infection and treat it effectively and her body would respond to the antibiotics, that her blood pressure and other vitals will remain stable, and that each family member will have the strength and peace of God through this. Again, with the most genuine sincerity, both Dave and Heather expressed their gratitude for your prayers, your visits, your love and concern. They know you are praying and are seeing God at work. So, on behalf of the Tesch's once again, thank you, thank you, thank you. May you be blessed.
Pamela Schurmann
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We were there with Dave, Heather, Toby and Jack today. What a wonderful family and so supportive of their dear Mom/wife.
Our prayers continue to be you all and most of all with Karla that she will know your love and hear your loving voices and be able to respond soon. May your day tomorrow with her beloved Jack be especially sweet.
If you need to contact us please Jack or Heather call 619-884-4887!!!!
We love you all, Herb & Helen
Dear Karla and Jack,
We are sending a warm embrace for your Anniversary Day. We remember lending you the "big bedroom and spa" for this special day when we had the reunion in UTAH. Hope the memories from that celebration, among many, inspire you today.
We love and cherish your modeling as a loving couple.
Blessings to you on this day; we pray in hope with you for the blessing of many more anniversaries.
On a special note to Karla from Carol.. you have been a beacon leading the way for this 'outlaw' into the Tesch family; I'm ever grateful for your tender, humorous and compassionate perspective.
Happy Anniversary.
Dear Karla and Jack
Hope you have a loving and warm anniversary today surrounded with your family. Please know that even though we are a continent away from you guys that you are ever present in our thoughts and that we send you all of our love. Please be strong and don´t give up the hope. We believe that this is just a hiccup along the way and that your courageous fight with cancer will be won!
Love,
Joe , Carol, Grady and Sully
Our thoughts and prayer are with you all today. May the good Lord bless you with his strength.
We send a BIG HuG from Wisconsin.
Dawn, Joe, Mason, William & Brody
Dear Uncle Jack & Aunt Karla,
We think of you guys so much and so often, and wanted to send our warm heart-felt “virtual hugs” to you on your special anniversary day! Wow – 39 years - you both must really be Saints!
We continue to keep believing in all good things and our faith is with you always.
Happy Anniversary!
Don & Lisa
Aunt Karla and Uncle Jack,
Congratulations on your anniversary! What a tremendous milestone! Sorry we aren't closer to show our support in person. But be assured that we are consistently praying and hoping for Aunt Karla's recovery. It is a wonderful thing how you have consistently held your head high during these challenging times. All of our loving thoughts and prayers-John, Konnie, Konner, Kollin, and Karson
Lost track of Karla after leaving Colorado College, and was shocked to learn of her death in the recent CC mag. It's obvious that she passed on her love of God, family, and humanity.
My sympathy for the family is belated, but real.
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