Category Archives: crash updates

Benefit for Kayla and KrissaMarie

I posted the other day about a date for the fundraiser for Kayla, but I had the wrong Sunday listed. Sorry about that The actual day: Sunday, September 23 from 11:00-1:00 at Salem Lutheran Church in Parkston. Highlights to know: – Thrivent will be matching funds – Silent auction items include: handmade quilts, John Greene …

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Sisterly update

I have been busy this afternoon sending/receiving phone calls from family. (while sitting at my office desk and doing my pastor duties as well – multitasking!) Few things to update about Krissa: 1. Krissa’s bruises are basically all gone. Please feel free to be saddened about this, because Krissa is kinda bummed. Her bruises were …

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the last month was CRAZY

i’m sitting here on august 16th, thinking back to what i was doing on july 16th. i was packing. it seems like i have done a lot of packing since july 16. that day, i was packing in anticipation for the trip south to new orleans for the elca national youth gathering. i checked and …

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One week later…

So technically yesterday was the week mark, but I figured that people are forgiving and will be okay if I update you today about Kayla and Krissa. KrissaMarie is still in quite a bit of pain but is at home and moving around slowly. The seatbelt did a number on her abdomen (it’s a really …

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Sunday update

Today was a bit rough. Started off fine with Kayla having slept last night now she has different meds. Of course, still lots of pain. Arms, legs, stomach. Not lessening since it hurts to move which is exactly what she needs to be doing. Constantly making sure that her feet and fingers get blood, that …

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Saturday – day 4

Sitting in a hospital room is not exactly what I was expecting to be doing today, but we find ourselves in unusual circumstances a lot. It’s hard to believe four days ago all was right in the world (at least for me and my family) and now our lives were thrown off kilter. Krissa is …

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Another day in the hospital

Today was better and worse. Late last night Krissa was discharged from her hospital with a brace on her knee. Torn ligament so she’ll eventually need some surgery. Kayla is being pushed to the limit with working her limbs. She is still in pain but is also quite strong. And everyone in the hospital is …

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When it rains, it pours…

The recent days have been full of ups and downs. A week ago, my nephew Tucker joined the world. Today, I am sitting in a hospital room with my little sister recovering from a car accident. Allow me to elaborate… Last week my sister Kendra gave birth. Sunday after church I headed on the road …

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