January 31,2010

Sorry that I haven't written much lately but the last week has been incredibly frustrating!!! Kristi has been moved back to ICU as they try and figure out what keeps making her sick. The supposition is that there is a bacteria attacking her liver which is causing a secondary infection in her lungs. The family of bacteria is Non-tuberculosis Macro bacterium. This variety is very slow growing and are found virtually everywhere in our environment. They can also remain latent in body for long periods of time. Many types are resistant to antibiotics so we are waiting for more information before we start treatment. We should have DNA tests back on Thursday or Friday. Most likely we will never know how or where she picked this up. o

Through all of this, Kristi remains committed to getting stronger and even though she can't go to her therapies she continues working at getting stronger. She has not lost sight of her goals - walking, riding, skiing and returning to school and graduating.

Time will tell about all of this - hopefully this piece of information will help us understand what made her so sick and get her healthy.

Love to all - Prayers for good health and patience.