💙💙 Christina will need open heart surgery to replace her aortic valve. Her surgery is scheduled for August 25 💙💙 We are all grateful for all the love, prayers and positive energy past, present and future. And… she will need lots of love and support in her months long recovery. From Christina: Practicing slowing down as I navigate yet another health issue, with my heart this time. The radiation that saved my life as a child has led to many complications as an adult. And while I’m usually prepared, every now and then I get knocked down for a bit. Then I regroup, grateful for this body and how far it has come through cancers, more than 10 surgeries and losing my spleen. Also I suck at listening when told I can’t do things and to slow down.🙃 Working on that part!
Since Christina is immunocompromised, we are going to limit in person visits. Anyone who would like to visit needs to clear it through me and follow pandemic level protocols - stay away if you think you may be sick, even if not, outside visits, mask, sanitation, etc. Below are some ideas for supporting Christina. Thank you to everyone who is helping us keep her healthy and sane! We really appreciate the outpouring of love and support. Acts of Service: Christina always welcomes phone calls and text messages with well wishes Please continue send positive energy and healing prayers If you would like to sign up to take Christina for a walk once she is home recovering, leave a comment with your general availability Comfort Foods: Handel’s Ice Cream (Ooohh-Dough) https://handelsicecream.com/ https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/b-and-w-bakery/famous-bandw-crumb-cake-2-pack Big Daddy Bagels (Longmont) (plain, sesame and salt) https://big-daddy-bagels.square.site/ Plants or Flowers: Sunflowers Daisies Peace Lily Gift Cards: Costco King Soopers Liberty Puzzles Amazon GrubHub