My pilgrims are back!!! and they are feeling and looking great. It was a very spiritual week. Just like others, Kasia was able to share her story with the whole group (approx 150 people). Everyday the group said the rosary and dedicated their prayers for different causes. On Wednesday (the day that Alicia had a chance to receive a new heart) Kasia along with the group prayed for three intentions. One, to thank God for showing us that a heart can come, two, they prayed for the soul of the child that lost it’s life and the child’s family that made the decision to donate the heart and three, they prayed for the well being of the child that received the heart which Alicia could not get. Kasia said that in the morning of that day she was very upset and felt week but after the prayers she felt as though she got a huge dose of energy and hope. It was their longest walking day (29km) but when they reached the finish line Kasia said that she felt very relaxed and not tired at all. Emily prayed for her little sister as well, she did it in her own way by singing and dancing. With her dancing and singing she kept everyone well entertained. She was the youngest most popular and most spoiled pilgrim there. This was Kasias second pilgrimage she said that everyone should try it at least once. Maybe next year I will go.
Yesterday (Monday) Alicia’s temperature finally went down to normal it seems that the antibiotics are working. It also seems that the infection she got was from one of her draining tubes (maybe it was dirty). Her blood work is starting to look good as well. Today they will be doing a few ultrasounds to see if there is still lots of fluids around her lungs. She is still receiving muscle relaxant and sedation medication. When she is awake she seems to be fighting with the breathing machine so they had to sedate her in order for her lungs to work easier.
Tomorrow when I get a chance I will upload some photos from the pilgrimage.
Take care,
Mirek and Kasia
Hey! I'm glad that everyone's doing well. I was in Poland for the last month and everyday I kept wondering how Alicia was doing. I waited everyday for a phone call from my mom to update me on her condition. I want to congratulate Kasia, Emily, and Monika for their constant faith and strength on their pilgrimage. All my prayers are going out to all of you. Love you and never give up faith.
Posted by: Ania | August 20, 2005 at 11:05