As an academic, I tend to do major research before every medical procedure, from giving birth and nursing, to most recently, rotator cuff surgery for my shoulder. People grimaced and told me that this was one of the most painful and debilitating surgeries of them all. I was so fortunate to find Lorrie Klemons, who immediately provided me with a list of items I could do to prepare for the surgery, for the family to help me through the time, as well as clever and simple ways to make life easier and more manageable with a whole assortment of tips and ideas. Lorrie's list and expert advice, as well as her warm and loving support, got me through a very difficult time. One year later I am pain-free, fully mobile, and extremely happy. What a wonderful resource!!
DEAR RANDY AND SHELLY, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. I LOST MY SON 6 YEARS AGO AT CHRISTMAS. HE WAS 11 YEARS OLD AND HE HAD AML.HE WAS ONLY SICK 9 MONTHS FROM THE TIME WE FOUND OUT TO THE TIME I HAD TO MAKE THE DECISION TO TAKE HIM OFF THE VENT. IT IS SO HARD TO LOSE THEM BUT IT IS SO HARD TO WATCH THEM SUFFER. I SEND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AND KNOW HE WAS SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU BOTH AS PARENTS. MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU AND HELP YOU THROUGH EVERYDAY. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE, LINDA CAMPOS