Carl’s Story

Site created on January 22, 2022

A brief history for those who don't know..... Carl checked into the hospital on Sunday,  January 9th- weak and with trouble breathing, having been sick for over a week. He was diagnosed with COVID pneumonia, though he might have contested that diagnosis, as those who know him know! Regardless, he was very sick when he checked in and has only responded variably to the multiple interventions. On Tuesday, 1/18 he and I (sister Carla) talked and decided that going on the ventilator was inevitable. He calmly and courageously chose to proceed with this intervention while I was there. He was very tired.  He is now also on a special bed which keeps him prone most of the day, and which facilitates lung functioning. We now wait..... we would like more encouraging news from the various numbers that provide feedback. But we also know the course of COVID is unpredictable and we believe in the power of prayer. 

Newest Update

February 12, 2022

Journal entry by carla pulliam —

Hello, again. We now have Carl's page up at the funeral home site. It's possible to write memories, share the link, etc. It is also possible to send flowers, though we're in the process of transferring the information listed here on Caring Bridge for donations to Gateway/Frisco and The Newport Tower Museum to the funeral home site, which we believe would have been Carl's preference.

It is also possible to link to the livestream of the Celebration of Life, by scrolling to the "Services" section, and clicking the button in the lower right. We've been told they may stream part of the brief reception preceding the service as well (10:30 CST).

"See" you all over there :-) Here's the link to Carl's page on the funeral site. You'll need to copy and paste:

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/plano-tx/carl-battaglia-10581565

Love, Carla

 

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