and Kate is now awake! She can’t talk yet, since she is still intubated, but she can respond to questions, etc, and says she is not in pain (hooray!). The drs continue to be impressed with her progress. Isaac comes home soon, Kate’s mom will be out for a while to help around the house, which is wonderful. More as I get it!
-Gretchen
One More Thing 
HOORAY!!!! Go Kate Go!!!!! Can’t wait to read that she is on her way home!
By: Patty on March 16, 2010
at 5:12 pm
This is so exciting! Hurray, Kate! Hurray, pain-free! Hurray, Mom coming to help!
By: Allison on March 16, 2010
at 5:12 pm
Oh wow! Such great news!!
By: Kim on March 16, 2010
at 5:13 pm
This seriously brought tears to my eyes, and I am sure it has you all so revived and thankful! I knew Kate could beat this!!! I cannot wait to read words written by Kate herself….no offense Gretchen and Willem, you both have been so wonderful and strong…Kate is so lucky to have you both in her life. Keep the good news coming!!!!!
By: Kelly Johnston on March 16, 2010
at 5:18 pm
Thank you for the wonderful update.
By: hokgardner on March 16, 2010
at 5:25 pm
I’m so happy and relieved!
By: Heather on March 16, 2010
at 5:30 pm
So glad to hear this! I’m sure she’s frustrated that she can’t talk, but a seriously huge YAY for no pain!!
By: Rose on March 16, 2010
at 5:35 pm
What a wonderful update!! Soon she’ll find a way to knit…
By: BeThisWay on March 16, 2010
at 7:34 pm
Yay for good news! You guys have been in my thoughts all week and will stay there until Kate is feeling like herself again. Glad to hear you’ve got more help on the way as well.
By: florapie on March 16, 2010
at 8:00 pm
Joining in the chorus of ‘hoorays’!!!!! Keep up the good work, Kate!
By: Sara on March 16, 2010
at 8:32 pm
Yaaaaaay! Go Kate go!!!!!!!
By: Joan on March 16, 2010
at 11:20 pm
I have been rejoicing all night at this wonderful news! Kate, you are awesome. I hope and pray that you’ll continue to recover well and fast.
By: LeeAnne on March 16, 2010
at 11:57 pm
That’s the best news I’ve heard in nearly forever. Keep getting better fast Kate!
By: Lisa on March 17, 2010
at 12:51 am
Awesome! Feel like it’s a win for us all. Thank you for the updates!!!!! GO KATE GO!
By: mommamelissa on March 17, 2010
at 2:44 am
Wonderful news. Phew! Thank you for the updates.
By: Peri on March 17, 2010
at 9:14 am
Yay! Can’t wait to hear that everyone is well and in one place. What a week for you all!
By: Ashlie- Mommycosm on March 17, 2010
at 9:35 am
Wonderful news. She’s a tough woman.
By: Erin on March 17, 2010
at 10:54 am
Wonderful news! Yeah Kate – keep on fighting!
By: Melissa on March 17, 2010
at 2:15 pm
You go, girl!!! Keep up the good work, Kate — we expect to hear from you soon, m’kay?
Hugs – lots & lots of ’em!
By: wordnerd on March 17, 2010
at 2:39 pm
YAY!!! keep it up Kate and get your butt home! 🙂
By: Nat on March 17, 2010
at 6:10 pm