Christmas 2010 brought several setbacks for Kara. She experienced five lacerations on the cornea of her left eye, multiple dislocations of her right patella, and a dislocation of her left hip. Kara is currently unable to walk, and has been confined to her home. On April 5, 2011 Kara underwent surgery to reset her left hip at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford, in Palo Alto, CA. After discharge, Kara will have to wear a body cast for approximately two months.

This is her journey.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

It's probably the big day.

Kara and Amy circa 1994

After a great deal of hassle, (canceling hotel reservations, re-placing hotel reservations, and Kara's endless screaming) we THINK Kara's operation should take place tonight around 7 pm Pacific.  She has had an IV placed for hydration.  We were originally told that Kara's operation would take place around 4 pm, but her surgeon had an emergency trauma case that bumped Kara back.

My mother, father and I are taking turns waiting with Kara since only two people are allowed.  Her operation should take approximately 2 hours.
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