Karen Mogard

Our mother, Karen, tested positive for COVID-19 on 12/31/2020 and checked into the ER on January 2, 2021 with chest tightness, increased shortness of breath and low oxygen. On January 6, she was having trouble maintaining her oxygen levels, so her care staff decided it was time to transfer her to the ICU and place her on a ventilator. It all happened so quickly that we didn't even have a chance to talk to her before she was intubated.

We are trying to remain strong and stay positive. In the best case scenario, it will take weeks, if not months, for her to recover. That likely means astronomical medical bills along with an extended time away from work.

Karen's illness has been especially difficult for our family since we just lost our grandfather (Karen's father Merlin) to COVID on 12/21/2020. She just turned 60 a few days before he died, and our family hasn't had a chance to celebrate that milestone together, nor have a Christmas celebration together.

Please continue to send well-wishes and prayers for her recovery. We desperately need her to get better!

We truly appreciate you thinking of her, and of us, at this time. And we cannot thank her medical care team enough for everything they are doing for our mother.

♥️ Sarah, Jeremy and Brianna (plus their 3 partners and 5 grandchildren)