Dear Mikulas family. I cannot even express how sorry I am for your loss. I was an ICU nurse with Karen so many moons ago. She is the best nurse ever. I was thrilled when she was my neighbor because I knew if I needed anything, she would be there in a shake. If the stuff hit the fan, I would want her to be there. She was such an incredible nurse. I loved following her because she would have all of her work done and a couple of hours of mine too. 😂 I so admired her as a nurse that I was a little nervous when she followed me. I wanted everything to be just right for her. She made me a better nurse. A better human. She gave so much and didn’t expect anything in return. She just gave.
We went to a musical at Bass Hall for our birthdays a few years ago. I'm October 9th. We said we would go again when she felt up to it. I'm so sad I won't have that experience, but I'm so grateful she is rid of her frail body that was not nearly as strong as her vibrant spirit. Karen is everywhere. She is love. She is light. She is kindness. She is truth. I even tolerated some NKOTB for her, that's how much I love her. I'm grateful and blessed to be her friend. I'm grateful that I learned from her. I'm so grateful that she's with Lily and her other fur babies because heaven would not be heaven to Karen without them. I'm grateful she’s with the patients she loved so dearly. I will see her again and feel the hug only she can give. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you all. Thank you for sharing the gift of your daughter and sister with me. I will always be grateful. I am comforted to know that if anything was awry in Heaven, Karen rectified it upon her arrival. 😊. Heaven is blessed to have her, and I cannot tell you how much I look forward to seeing her again. All the love in the world until you do. Kerri ❤️--
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2012, Bass Performance Hall, Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Karen and I at Wicked the musical. We went to Del Frisco afterwards. Such a good time!
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2001, San Antonio, TX, USA
March 2001 NCAA Regional Tournament in San Antonio
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2018, North Attleborough, MA, USA
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It was an honor to have worked with Karen at Sunquest. She was a force to be reckoned with. A joy to be around. My thoughts, prayers and love to Karen’s Family and Friends!
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To all my cousins, Karen’s family. I am praying for comfort for y’all now and I always will. Karen was a sweet and precious soul. She left a huge legacy here on this earth. So lovingly she made it a much better place to be for countless people whose lives she touched. Rest in Heaven my sweet cousin. Until we all are together again, I will always miss you. I love you and all the cousins who are a part of your family. Grandma (Babe, Mike, Francie, Jonathon, Lindsay and all my cousins I haven’t mentioned but are hurting as Karen meant do much to all, I am here for and love each and everyone of you so very much. I am only a call, text or facebook messenger chat/call away, day or night, now and forever❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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I met Karen when she became our project manager for our many lab projects. We knew she had other sites besides ours but we almost didn’t believe it because of the time and care she gave to us. She knew us so well that she would be telling us who to contact within our own organization! Karen’s great gift was seeing and connecting with people. Early on I asked her to send me a picture of herself - I needed to see if the mental picture I had of this bubbly, energetic person matched - it did. Reading that she was the family archivest made me smile. She remembered which NBA teams my boys cheered, family details of my staff, and what kind of dogs and pets we had. Writing this brings tears because I will miss her but a smile because I knew her.
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Francie,
My condolence and may God hold Karen in his hands and give you and your family peace.
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I had no idea that Karen was suffering with this terrible disease. She was a fellow project manager at Sunquest, and was always cheerful, gracious, and eager to help. I have fond memories of her and my prayers go to her family.
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Francie, Mike and family, I am deeply saddened by your loss. May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace during this sad time. My prayers are with you. Cindy Bray
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Karen was one of my best friends. I loved it when she would come visit me. She would take any job that sent her to MA, then extend her stay at my house. I will always treasure my times with her. We loved to discuss gymnastics, and crafting. She was so excited to show me her crafting room when I visited. I will miss her so much, but every time I see a rainbow I will smile and know she is saying "Hi" to me. I was driving home from a party on Saturday and a rainbow was peaking through the clouds. Very unusual in January, so I know she was checking in.
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