Here’s an update for all of you awesome humans following along on Klee’s health journey, this one is something else. When you think about Friday nights, you probably picture cozy evenings, good food, maybe a movie, and definitely no emergency rooms. Well, our Friday decided to flip the script on all that and deliver a plot twist we didn’t see coming. Buckle up for the adventure we didn’t order but tackled anyway, because that’s just how we roll.
The Start of The Day: Everything is Calm and Normal
It started innocently enough. We drove to Titusville Area Hospital for some lab work—standard post-colonoscopy follow-up. The gut-and-butt doctor wanted a few more tests. And by “a few,” they meant ALL the blood. As Klee joked, “They took it all!” Despite the sudden generosity to medical science, spirits were high.
Back home, I whipped up some lunch, and we laid out our day: I’d get some work done, chill, eat a good meal, and watch a movie. A solid, low-key Friday plan. Klee napped while I popped online to share a positive update with everyone following our journey. She’d been feeling better, and I was excited to spread the good news.
But then, life said, “Hold the phone.”
The Call: And We’re Off!
No sooner had I hit “send” on my positive message, than the phone rang. The nurse. Not just any nurse—the one with the authority to interrupt naptime and evening plans.
“We need you to go to the emergency room immediately,” they said. Klee’s hemoglobin was critically low, and a blood infusion was non-negotiable. We sighed, looked at each other, shrugged our shoulders, and said. “Adventure time!”
We packed up and headed back to Titusville Area Hospital, arriving just as the snow started whispering, “I’m about to get serious.” Klee was settled into the ER and prepping to get hooked up to her life-giving blood bag. Meanwhile, I realized dinner time was approaching, and Klee’s dietary schedule is no joke. Because of medications, she needs to eat by certain times, and what she eats can’t be from fast food places.
The Commute: Cooking vs. Snowpocalypse
Determined to get her a proper meal, I braved the worsening snowstorm for the drive home. Earlier in the week, I’d bragged about finishing all my outdoor chores before the blizzard. This almost made me laugh… almost.
At home, I cooked dinner, brewed a thermos of peppermint and ginger tea, and prepped for the return trek. The roads were now less “roads” and more “a suggestion under a layer of snow,” but I made it back to the hospital safe and sound.
Dinner and Ghostbusters in the ER
We turned the ER into our private (and slightly surreal) dinner theater. While Klee relaxed with her blood bag BFF, we dined on our homemade meal and watched an old rerun of Ghostbusters. Honestly, it was kind of cozy (as cozy as you can make an ER room feel). The nurses and doctors were incredible, their kindness making the whole experience feel less daunting.
The infusion wrapped up just before midnight, and Klee was officially released. Her color had returned, and she was feeling significantly better. Success!
The Final Stretch: Snow, Snails, and Sweet Relief
The drive home was, shall we say, deliberate. The snow had fully embraced its chaotic energy, but we took it slow and steady. By the time we finally crawled into our warm bed, we were too grateful to care about how our plans had derailed. Klee was experiencing pain and had to take pain meds for the first time in days, but it was kind of expected with our routine being thrown off like it was. She’s feeling better this morning.
Reflections: Rolling with It
Sure, this wasn’t the Friday night we envisioned, but it reminded us that life doesn’t always stick to the plan. You can either roll with it or get bogged down in frustration. We chose to roll.
The ER team was fantastic, and despite the snow and the stress, we came out of it stronger. Klee’s already feeling better, resting up, and gearing up for Monday’s follow-up labs and Wednesday’s biopsy results.
So, here’s to unexpected adventures, brave nurses, and finding the humor and heart in the curveballs life throws at us.
As always, thank you for your support and love. You guys are amazing! I’ll keep you posted.
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Hi beautiful Klee n Rafi- just a short note to tell you I am praying for “Normal” to be yours soon. 😊 As a 20+ year experience with GI issues. I want to recommend you check into Ayurvedic diet, I am on it and it makes a huge difference. Please research, I modified it to fit my life.
I wish you both health, peace n love.
If you want to know more, please feel free to contact me.💜💜💜💜
So glad to hear that Klee is starting to feel better.Hopefully you guys will have less trips to the emergency room going forward God Bless
Rafi and Klee, I’m sending you a powerful positive green light. And a pray to the powers that be that there are no more set backs. That from now on things will be all positive news and that you both move forward in continued creativeness and love. Keep on keeping on.
Love you both,
Irma
Glad Klee is feeling better. Prayers for full recovery.
Sending thoughts and prayers. Hoping you feel better soon.
Love and prayers💖💖💖
Bless you both 🙂
We are praying for Klees recovery!! Love you you both!!
So much love being sent your way. Love how you are there for each other. Take things each moment as they come. Try to not waste energy on the what ifs. Praying for healing and strength for both of you.
Two awesome people. It will only get better from now on🥰 Keep positive and smiling ☺️
Wild and crazy plot twist! Well done! 🌺
Wow…. talk about an adventure! So glad Klee is feeling better and you both managed to have somewhat of a cozy night. Sending a big hug and good vibes for healing soon!
Dear Rafi and Klee, I too have had blood transfusions like 6 or more, having had an esophageal hernia,
that was hard for them to find due to my lack of good insurance. 8 yes of internal bleeding made me a wreak. I insist that Klee demands special care, and seek the advice of many different sources. You need to find out ASAP what is causing this. She needs to have more tests done probably. Please make sure you go all the way until you find the cause of this problem. I am deeply concerned for you. Hugs, and love, Elicia Burton
Klee is a wonderful person and deserves you, Rafi. But you really show what love is. You are taking care of her with such kindness and consideration. When I had cancer my ex treated me with annoyance and indifference. He pretended in front of the doctor, but then at home getting him off the couch to get me anything was like pulling teeth. You are beautiful people and I hope Klee gets healthy again.
Wow! I’m glad they caught it. I imagine she feels a bit better with some new blood. Rafi you are a good husband. I’m so glad the two of you have each other. I hope Klee can some relief!
Praying in Atlanta. Recovery in on its way.