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Sweet friends & family-

Today is the day! Kait is scheduled to transition out of Craig hospital this afternoon. She has completed all of her therapies (incredibly successfully) and checked off on all of her skills. She has completed her driving program, been video taped doing her daily routines by her therapists in order to help future patients- and this morning will be saying the last of her goodbye's (she'll of course be back to visit-so they are really more like "see you later's".)

Last night as Daniel and I sat with her she looked completely at peace as she said, "I'm ready. It feels natural to be moving on to the next stage of this journey." She is truly a woman after the Lord's heart, and because of this-she is confident in his provision and sovereignty no matter the circumstance. What a blessing it is to spend time with her.

Our family invites you to pray with us today for John and Kait. May this transition be seamless and natural. May Kaitlin feel proud of her accomplishments, and hopeful when thinking of the accomplishments still to come. May the Lord protect this courageous couple against any ounce of anxiety or fear. May they feel the abundant love of our Creator & be overflowing with the joy of His presence in this season.

As with any big transition, there are joyful things and difficult things. In this transition, we are choosing to open our eyes to the joyful ones. Would you celebrate with us today? Celebrate the incredible gift of Kaitlin's health. Remembering her the day of the accident brings me to tears as I think about how far she has come to be where she is today. She has learned so much over the past couple months and I am incredibly grateful that she is well enough to leave the hospital. She fought for life and will continue to fight!

Looking ahead: Today, John & Kait will move into a hotel close to Craig for a week to give them a chance to transition together and to get some much needed time alone. Sometime next week, their plan is to move in with Daniel and I until their house is complete. Kait will pick up her new wheelchair in a week (and get to trade in the wheelchair she's in now, which she hates). She is scheduled to get her brace off around November 25th, which will be a HUGE celebration. She will be returning to teach part time at the beginning of January, and will return to teach full time at the beginning of the new school year in August.

There is no doubt in my mind that Craig hospital and everyone in it is better because of Kaitlin-she will be missed! There is also no doubt in my mind that the world outside of Craig is so ready to have her back.

We appreciate you & your prayers--
Stay tuned!

Carolyn

P.S. The next Amerigo fundraiser for those interested is in the planning stages-we are shooting for early January to give Iain (owner of Amerigo) time to focus on the busy holiday season! Reservations will be open sometime mid-December. Keep your eyes out for the invitation! Thank you for your support.