Comment by Lisa Erickson on 17 Feb 2010 at 4:58 pm

Dear Karen,

You are amazing! My heart absolutely broke reading your story. Even though I have 4 young children, I polish off a couple of books a week. I have since being a kid. I am 38. There are only two books in my life I had to put down. One out of shear boredom and yours on page 79. That was two days ago. I can’t even process…I don’t know what to write…but I have majestic respect for you and compassion!

Namaste,

Lisa

Dear Lisa,

Thank you for sharing your feelings about reading my story. I understand, my story isn’t exactly the easiest to read, but Dr. Baer and I felt it was necessary to share the truth so that our readers would understand the true depth of the incomprehensible illness, multiplicity. I want to encourage you to continue reading; the worst of the trauma is at the beginning.  It was necessary to tell all to allow understanding.  I believe when someone stops at the horrific part and doesn’t read through to the end, they will never experience the miracle of my healing and survival. I believe my story was meant to be shared.

Thank you for respecting me and having compassion for me. I truly appreciate your sincere feelings. Please know that I am alive and well. And if you have any more questions or thoughts please, write me again or join me on Facebook.

Karen