Focus
This has been a very emotional day...
This morning when we visited Amacker she was much more aware than I've seen her. When I spoke to her, her eyes immediately turned towards me and there was focus. I realized she knew I was there.
I quickly got out of the way and let Dad and Alden come to her side, and her reaction was instant. Amacker started squirming and wincing as she wanted to speak to them. She wanted that tube out of her mouth. She wanted not to feel pain as she tried to sit up. She was so excited to see them. Alden spoke with Amacker for a while and Amacker seemed to start to cry.
She's ready. She wants to talk to someone, and I'm sure she has a lot to say.
Alden and Dad visited several times during the day, and I made it for the 6 and the 10, and each time she seemed to be more sentient and more aware.
To set the scene clearly, I should say that she still doesn't squeeze our hands when we ask her to, or follow any commands or requests, but she definitely knows we're there. She is still intubated and still on Versed, so she probably won't remember any details, but Nurse Jennifer (amazing nurse Jennifer) said that tomorrow may be the day we again hear her voice.
We're all very hopeful. Many of you are praying. Some of you are dancing. Some of you are chanting. Some of you are sacrificing chickens. Whatever your approach, we're very grateful, and she's going to know that you all pulled for her, and she's going to be just fine. Tonight, more so than ever, I am sure of it.
This morning when we visited Amacker she was much more aware than I've seen her. When I spoke to her, her eyes immediately turned towards me and there was focus. I realized she knew I was there.
I quickly got out of the way and let Dad and Alden come to her side, and her reaction was instant. Amacker started squirming and wincing as she wanted to speak to them. She wanted that tube out of her mouth. She wanted not to feel pain as she tried to sit up. She was so excited to see them. Alden spoke with Amacker for a while and Amacker seemed to start to cry.
She's ready. She wants to talk to someone, and I'm sure she has a lot to say.
Alden and Dad visited several times during the day, and I made it for the 6 and the 10, and each time she seemed to be more sentient and more aware.
To set the scene clearly, I should say that she still doesn't squeeze our hands when we ask her to, or follow any commands or requests, but she definitely knows we're there. She is still intubated and still on Versed, so she probably won't remember any details, but Nurse Jennifer (amazing nurse Jennifer) said that tomorrow may be the day we again hear her voice.
We're all very hopeful. Many of you are praying. Some of you are dancing. Some of you are chanting. Some of you are sacrificing chickens. Whatever your approach, we're very grateful, and she's going to know that you all pulled for her, and she's going to be just fine. Tonight, more so than ever, I am sure of it.
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That show of emotion is indeed a great sign.
Keeping my toes and fingers crossed.
Love is Amacker!
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Wow. Much luck for a successful extubation tomorrow! Remember, her voice might not be back just yet, once they get that tube out. The tube does a number rubbing on the vocal chords. No doubt she'll try to talk your ear off, even with no voice! So glad you will all be there for it!
/em does the Snoopy dance!
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