Kerrie Update for April 30, 2014

Kerrie continues to improve and is looking better every day.  Her vital signs are strong and she continues to hit milestones as her neurological recovery progresses.  She is breathing most of the time on her own and her doctors were able to remove the nasal feeding tube they had been using for nutrition.  She was moved Monday … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 27, 2014

Kerrie continues to do well in this latest stage of her recovery.  Over the last two days she has become somewhat more alert and had her eyes open at times and made occasional eye contact with visitors.  Her vital signs continue to be strong and she reached an important milestone today in breathing on her … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 25, 2014

We are happy to report that Kerrie’s immune system and vital signs continue to show improvement.  This next phase of her reovery will be more gradual as she recovers neurologically.  Her doctors have been pleased with the improvement she has shown over the last few days as she has been slightly more responsive. This evening … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 23, 2014

Kerrie’s immune system and vital signs continue to improve today as we move into this new phase of her recovery. As noted in yesterday’s update, Kerrie’s condition has improved to the point that she is no longer in imminent life threatening danger from infection or other complications.  We are thrilled that she has recovered to this … Read more

A Thank You Letter from Glenn Prettitore

I must admit that I have tears in my eyes as I write this thank you letter. Not because I am sad or angry about the awful events that have rocked our family, friends and community. It’s simply because I am truly overwhelmed and touched by the support that we continue to receive from literally … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 22, 2014

Kerrie’s condition continues to improve and her key vital signs keep trending positivley.  Her white blood cell count hit 13.6 today, which is fantastic news.  Her immune system has recovered to the point that the risk of life threatening infection has significantly diminished. The focus is now on neurological recovery.  Kerrie has been minimally responsive over the past … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 21, 2014

More good news to report today – Kerrie’s white blood cell count (WBC) increased from 2.3 yesterday to 6.0 today!  This is great news as it means that her immune system has recovered to the point that it can better protect her from infection, which has been the biggest risk. Kerrie still has a long road … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 20, 2014

We are very happy to report the great news that Kerrie’s white blood cell count (WBC) shot up to 2.3 today from 1.0 yesterday!  As noted in yesterday’s update the WBC is a significant indicator that her immune system is recovering. She remains in very critical condition and is still at risk of infection but … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 19, 2014

I am very happy to report more good news today.  Kerrie’s white blood count (WBC) hit 1.0 today, which is a significant milestone and indicator of progress.    The WBC is among the most important measures of progress because as it increases it means that Kerrie’s immune system is strengthening.  Along with the improving mucositis, … Read more

Kerrie Update for April 18, 2014

We are happy to report what appears to be another positive day.  Kerrie continues to do well and her vital signs remain good.  Her appearance has improved and her medical team feels her mucositis appears to be improving slightly.  She is more responsive today which is a good sign.  Indications are that the antibiotic treatment … Read more