Kysa

Here are some special photos I wanted to share with all of you.  Kysa's grave one month from the days we laid her to rest.

Fall Scenery

This fall was one of the prettiest falls I can remember.  The trees were all so vibrant in color.  I went out to Moorehead Park in Ida Grove & captured a few photos.

"The Haircut"

I took Owen in for his second official haircut.  Here are a couple of pics I captured from that day.  He had sooooo much fun with a water bottle, who would have thought!  He came home soaked!  LOL!  Guess he's been missing out at home. 

Kysa's Funeral Services

Kysa's funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove.

I will post the full obituary sometime later today or tomorrow. 

Home with the Angels

Kysa Renee Forbes went home to be with Jesus today at 2:29 p.m.

She went very peacefully & without any struggle or any pain.  She looked so very peaceful after she had passed.

The Spells Have Returned

Kysa's spells have returned.  The first spell was yesterday (Thurs.) afternoon & they continued through the night & so far have been all day today (Fri.) 

The Drs. have told us that these spells that she is having are a bit different than the first set of spells, these they believe are related to her congestive heart failure.  She does still stop breathing during some of the spell, but seems to breathe more this time during the spells than she did a week ago.  Her spells tend to last anywhere from 10-17 minutes.  Her heart rate dips to 30ish beats per minute & her respirations range from none all the way up to 50+.  

Many of you have asked how Mark & I are.  I can tell you that we are hanging in there the best that we possibly can.  We make sure to eat two meals a day & try to get as much rest as we can (sometimes that isn't much).  We have ventured home a couple of times & spent the night with Owen & we have also went out to eat a couple of times up here in Sioux City to just get away from the hospital walls.

Thank you to everyone for all your love, support & most of all your prayers that you have extended to our family during this time.  We will be forever greatful to everyone for all that you have done!   

Enjoy the attached photo!  ;)

Apneic Free!!

It's been a few days since an update.

Kysa has been Apneic free since Friday evening at 10:30 p.m.  Praise the Lord! 

Right now she is resting very comfortably & for that we are very thankful.  Her vitals remain to be strong...heart rate is 150ish & her respirations are around 50-80 per minute. 

I will continue to update you in a couple of days.  Thanks for all the love & support from everyone.