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Updates- 2008
Kelli's Page
December 2008
We had the pleasure of being invited to spend the Christmas holiday with the fine people of Bunnell Inc.
surprise (I think) to Dr. Bert Bunnell, as well as the many fine employees and their significant others that
contributed to a trip I know all of us will remember for years to come. During the first three-months of
Kelli's life, she was on the Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet ventilator. It is a very complex piece of
equipment that provided the least amount of damage to her already damaged lungs. Not only did the
ventilator save her but so did Dr. Bunnell. Quite frankly, without his care and compassion, she would not
have made it to St. Louis for the transplant. So naturally, it was very exciting to find that Kelli's story
became the cover story for the Bunnell newsletter. We wish everyone at Bunnell Inc. a very healthy,
peaceful, and prosperous new year!
July 18, 2008
The Transplant Olympics went well. Kelli was to participate in four events, however due to traffic she
missed the swimming event. She placed about 4th (we think) in the 50 Meter Dash and the Softball
Throw. She placed third in the 1K Cycling event and came home with a Bronze Medal. Team Arizona
also won the Team Cup for the most medals won per capita. Our team leader was also recognized as the
too shabby either.
July 7, 2008
July is vacation month! We are spending a few days visiting Washington DC and then we are on to
Pittsburgh for Kelli's participation in the Transplant Olympics! She is participating in Cycling, 100
Meter Freestyle Swimming, 50 Meter Dash and Softball Throw. Check back in a couple weeks to see new
pictures.
May 7, 2008
The kids performed well at their piano recital on the third. This was Aidan's first concert and let's say, he
isn't shy! Kelligar did well despite the fact she was sick with the stomach flu (we thought it was nerves).
Tristan composed and performed his own composition. It was very complex and quite lovely. Elton
affect Kelli's care. There are no other facilities here to handle her care - regardless of what Cigna may say!
April 10, 2008
Today marks the very sad but very real passing of Kelli's friend Annie. We decided to celebrate her life
and the year past by having our own little Memorial Service for Annie. Similar to her original Memorial
Service we chose pink and purple balloons on which we wrote inspirational messages. We said a prayer
for her family, told her we'd see her in Heaven's playground when our time comes, and we released the
balloons into the air. It was very cathartic and we think appropriate for such a special little person who
graced and blessed our lives.
March 2008
Wow! What a month! How many holidays can you pack into one month?! St. Patrick's Day, Palm
Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, First Day of Spring! I hardly had time to change out holiday decorations!
Tristan went on a 3-day school trip to the Astrocamp located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern
California (lucky duck!), Kelli had a North American Luncheon at school, and my youngest niece got
married. We are delighted to welcome Cliff and his daughter, Maile, into our family.
We had the pleasure of being invited to spend the Christmas holiday with the fine people of Bunnell Inc.
surprise (I think) to Dr. Bert Bunnell, as well as the many fine employees and their significant others that
contributed to a trip I know all of us will remember for years to come. During the first three-months of
Kelli's life, she was on the Life Pulse High-Frequency Jet ventilator. It is a very complex piece of
equipment that provided the least amount of damage to her already damaged lungs. Not only did the
ventilator save her but so did Dr. Bunnell. Quite frankly, without his care and compassion, she would not
have made it to St. Louis for the transplant. So naturally, it was very exciting to find that Kelli's story
became the cover story for the Bunnell newsletter. We wish everyone at Bunnell Inc. a very healthy,
peaceful, and prosperous new year!
July 18, 2008
The Transplant Olympics went well. Kelli was to participate in four events, however due to traffic she
missed the swimming event. She placed about 4th (we think) in the 50 Meter Dash and the Softball
Throw. She placed third in the 1K Cycling event and came home with a Bronze Medal. Team Arizona
also won the Team Cup for the most medals won per capita. Our team leader was also recognized as the
too shabby either.
July 7, 2008
July is vacation month! We are spending a few days visiting Washington DC and then we are on to
Pittsburgh for Kelli's participation in the Transplant Olympics! She is participating in Cycling, 100
Meter Freestyle Swimming, 50 Meter Dash and Softball Throw. Check back in a couple weeks to see new
pictures.
May 7, 2008
The kids performed well at their piano recital on the third. This was Aidan's first concert and let's say, he
isn't shy! Kelligar did well despite the fact she was sick with the stomach flu (we thought it was nerves).
Tristan composed and performed his own composition. It was very complex and quite lovely. Elton
affect Kelli's care. There are no other facilities here to handle her care - regardless of what Cigna may say!
April 10, 2008
Today marks the very sad but very real passing of Kelli's friend Annie. We decided to celebrate her life
and the year past by having our own little Memorial Service for Annie. Similar to her original Memorial
Service we chose pink and purple balloons on which we wrote inspirational messages. We said a prayer
for her family, told her we'd see her in Heaven's playground when our time comes, and we released the
balloons into the air. It was very cathartic and we think appropriate for such a special little person who
graced and blessed our lives.
March 2008
Wow! What a month! How many holidays can you pack into one month?! St. Patrick's Day, Palm
Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, First Day of Spring! I hardly had time to change out holiday decorations!
Tristan went on a 3-day school trip to the Astrocamp located in the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern
California (lucky duck!), Kelli had a North American Luncheon at school, and my youngest niece got
married. We are delighted to welcome Cliff and his daughter, Maile, into our family.
