Song of the Day: Welcome Back
Amacker is doing great!
She is smiling, and looking puzzled, and stretching, and trying to talk, and wincing, and crying, but it's all her. I'm not exactly sure how much she really understands, but she'll squeeze a hand or smile at a stupid joke. She seems to gain more focus with each visit.
We're told we'll have to tell her the story of where she is and why about a hundred times before she remembers it. For a long time she's been on some medications that make her forget, and it will take a while for those to wear off. I've already figured out that it's better to tell her that she's been in an accident than to mention that her bike is no longer with us. That seems to upset her, so we'll save that little fact until later.
Anyway, she's doing much better, and very soon will start telling us what she needs and what she dreamed about. Right now she sleeps a lot.
And from the darkest recesses of your brain, today's song of the day:
John Sebastian performing "Welcome Back"
She is smiling, and looking puzzled, and stretching, and trying to talk, and wincing, and crying, but it's all her. I'm not exactly sure how much she really understands, but she'll squeeze a hand or smile at a stupid joke. She seems to gain more focus with each visit.
We're told we'll have to tell her the story of where she is and why about a hundred times before she remembers it. For a long time she's been on some medications that make her forget, and it will take a while for those to wear off. I've already figured out that it's better to tell her that she's been in an accident than to mention that her bike is no longer with us. That seems to upset her, so we'll save that little fact until later.
Anyway, she's doing much better, and very soon will start telling us what she needs and what she dreamed about. Right now she sleeps a lot.
And from the darkest recesses of your brain, today's song of the day:
John Sebastian performing "Welcome Back"
11 Comments:
yay!! greatprogress on her recovery!
Jay
I'm smiling and crying too. This is the news we have all been hoping for each time we check in which can be seveal times a day.
In deed, welcome back Amacker we've missed you.
Richard,
Amacker is not the only one crying today. Only the tears in my eyes are from pain, but for joy that our friend is back among us.
"O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!"
:-)
-Chef Juke
Yay! Hooray! And all that!
We sorely missed you Amacker!
If you can't remember the accident itself, that's probably a good thing. Just leave that void alone as it is a dark place full of pain. Just know that you survived because of the staff @ stanford, but mostly because of the love of your friends and family. Fill that void with the love that your support network feels for you.
Now that you're back you can again meet your "niece" Charlotte - no longer a baby. She's really a little girl now. Even in the 3 weeks you've been sleeping she has transformed.
--
Sparky (and Kiki and Charlotte)
AMACKER!!!!Honey!
I haven't written to you directly yet, but I can see it's time. Good god, we love you! The news of your consciousness is such a gift. I am on the East coast, or i'd be there now! We all read your blog 3 times a day, and it finally says what we want it to.....You are SO strong, and such a rockstar! Kick some butt in the ICU, and I'll be there to bug you before you know it.We will do Frieda Kahlo inspired portraits of you, and you can flirt with the cute interns. Everything and everyone awaits you....xoxoxoDeige
We are glad to see you making back Amacker! Lee emailed me and let me know about the accident. Keep getting stronger.
Oh wow! Playing the song and reading the great news brought out the tears of joy and relief! Great song choice Richard!
Oh Amacker! So glad you've pulled through girl! I've been holdign my breath! Can't wait till you're able to recieve visits from all of us!
*mwah!*
-Sara
Wowee! Such great news today!
Can't wait to see you in person and give you great big hugs.
You've given us quite the scare, missy. All my love, and strong juju for a continued excellent recovery. And thank you for having such wonderful family we would have been lost without them.
Such great news. :D
Catherine (Razzle's Grandma!! :P)
This morning Amacker wakes up, this morning I find a rubber chicken in the microwave. Coincidence? I think not.
Thank you, Richard, for keeping us posted.
Amacker, i have checked in with Richard's blog two or three times a day, and this is the news we have all been waiting for. I am so happy that you are breathing on your own and are coming back into our world. We missed you and love you, and we will be cheering for your continued recovery.
cat yronwode
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