Tag Archives: Mom

I’m 35 As Of Yesterday

Posted on September 5, 2007 by Karl

My mom thinks it funny how my birthday falls so close to Labor Day. I actually think it’s kinda great because it gives me time off of work to reflect. While I certainly have challenges in my life, I have … Continue reading →

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Still nutso busy

Posted on July 16, 2007 by Karl

When it rains it pours. My mom has been back in the hospital, with pneumonia, and has just left another scary stint in ICU. She’s doing better, but still is not out of the woods. Along with that, Richelle has … Continue reading →

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Blakeley Cooper: “You can never lose hope”

Posted on May 14, 2007 by Karl

Philadelphia Inquirer: Art Carey: Credit to Mom, mentors: …The fire that incinerated the North Philadelphia rowhouse had begun in the basement, probably ignited by someone cooking crack. The house was inhabited at the time by Blakeley’s father, a man who … Continue reading →

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Update on mom

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Karl

She’s doing much better. Not at home yet, but getting stronger by the day. I wrote a letter in my journal to Emma having to do with making sure you always share what you mean to share with your loved … Continue reading →

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Mom successfully weaned from intubation tube

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Karl

At around 6:30 tonight they removed the tube and mom was breathing regularly under her own strength. It was scary along the way, with fears growing that it wouldn’t be possible. I’ve been at the hospital the past few days, … Continue reading →

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My mom’s in the hospital

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Karl

Last few days have been rough, but last night we had a real scare – my mom aspirated some lettuce and ended up almost dieing. Along the way she was intubated. This morning she’s in good spirits. No complications and … Continue reading →

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“Being a mom could be a 6-figure job”

Posted on May 8, 2006 by Karl

Salary.com got some deserved buzz last week for their report on the valuation of mother’s work. According to the report, the work a stay at home mom would be valued at, if earning a paycheck, could be well into six … Continue reading →

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Some progress

Posted on July 22, 2005 by Karl

The amount of fluid in mom’s chest has gone down a bit so her doctor has considered against doing a Thoracentesis. During both my and Dante’s last visits mom was smiling at times, even laughing (and then coughing) at our … Continue reading →

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My mom is in ICU with pneumonia

Posted on July 19, 2005 by Karl

Having COPD, it is easy for her to suffer bouts of pneumonia, but she normally bounces back surprisingly fast. She’s tough. But this time they had to intubate her to assist her breathing. They are working on weaning her from … Continue reading →

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