It is Monday, Day 13 in hospital. Toni's strength continues to improve as she tries to begin the process of using her available limbs to speed her release. Her emotions are beginning to come back which she considers a sign of weakness, we tend to think it is a normal part of this entire process. She, and the rest of us will eternally ask the question "why" and none of us will get an answer that satisfies. The reality is, we have her alive and repaired, and she is in control of this uphill climb ahead of her and the eventual outcome. Hopefully, she still makes all of her dreams come true, despite the emotional and physical pain she must endure to get there. We have choices with her rehab and she has expressed a desire to come home instead of entering a in-house program. They will come here and we are checking into using the local facility and the reciprocating process between the two entities. She is lonely for normal things so maybe home is best choice for now. It will be slower but she has always maintained high standards of personal dedication to rehab. The days ahead will be long and hard on her, please keep praying for her.
Love to all,
Scott & Laurel
Monday, March 2, 2009
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Hey Girl! I was great to visit you on Saturday. You keep up that possitive attitude. You will do all of the things you have been thinking about while you are in the hospital. I know how determined you are and can do anything that is put in your path. I know you have lots of questions as to "Why", but God chose you for a reason. We may not understand now or never really know the answer to that famous question, but keep your chin up for you have touched so many lives already and your journey is just starting. I got your Crocs and will bring them to you Saturday. I know you will push yourself, but listen to your body and don't get too anxious.
ReplyDeleteI love ya! Ms. Theresa
Hi Toni,
ReplyDeleteIt was so good to see you yesterday. I would have sent a message sooner but I had Turner at the DMV. He did it! But you will love this! He almost ran out of gas before he got the police lady back and we had to putter and coast to the station after we left there. Then in all his excitement of getting to drive to school on his own for the first time...he locks his keys in the truck. Duh... Make sure you give him a hard time!;-)Anyway, keep that chin up sweetheart and keep doing what you are doing. Every day that goes by you are just that much closer to getting through all this. You are doing great and we love you. We'll try to come back one day this week. I bet you were exhausted yesterday after all your visitors.
Lots of love and prayers,
Lundy
Hi Toni....
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that things seem really rough and maybe even a little bleak right now, but it will be OK, I promise you. It's OK to cry, yell, scream and be angry. It's alright to be frustrated, sad or feel defeated....you're only human. In order for us to feel the highs in life and truly appreciate them, we have to feel the lows. It sucks to feel that way, it sucks to feel all of the things you're feeling, it sucks to feel like you have no control over things. But you've got to remember, you have the most amazing support system...your mom, your dad, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, friends, teachers coaches....let them be your strength. Because not one of them expects you to be strong all the time..NOT ONE OF THEM! And "why"....doesn't that word suck too? You hear that there's a "purpose" for all of this and you ask "why". Some say God doesn't give us more than we can handle, and it's true, but you still ask "why". I was there when my son was born with this awful illness that has nearly killed him more times than I can count. This little baby, suffering horrific seizures, physical limitations, mental delays, glaucoma and ultimately removal of half is brain. I used to get on my knees and pray every day and ask "why" and I've yet to get my answers...but I do know that it has lead me down paths in life I would have never ventured on to and it has changed my life for the better. You'll get your answers sweetie, when you least expect it. Hang in there...you're in my prayers each and every day.
Hang in there, you will be having good, great, along with crappy and really crappy days. Remember with each passing day it is a day closer to being home and preparing for whatever life has in store for you!
ReplyDeleteHi Toni,
ReplyDeleteThis is your dads cousin Richie and his wife Gina. You probably don't remember us, but we certainly remember you-especially the memories when we used to come visit when you were still quite young. We have been following this story and your progress via your local news outlets on the web and this blog which was a wonderful thing your parents thought of. We have also been getting updates from my mom through your grandma and Aunt Rhonda . We are very encouraged that you are making such wonderful progress already.
We have been praying DAILY that God gives you the strength and encouragement you need to get through this - which you will. You are very special to Him and He definitely has a purpose for you.
AJ and Nick say hi-they remember our trip 2 years ago and meeting you at dinner.
Love you!!!!
Scott, Laurel & Tyler - you guys hang in there too, we love you and will see you all soon.
Richie, Gina, AJ & Nick
Hey Bolognie: You know I was sitting here looking at your pictures thinking how incredible you are. You are one of the strongest people I've ever known and at such a young age. You're gonna be fine. God is on your side. I know you'll have moments when you think it's just to much. But they will pass. Just remember they will pass. I love you, Toni. And I am honored to be in your life. Text me. I know everyone is in school during the day but I can answer from my desk. 251-504-0145... I'll see you soon. As soon as work allows me to. Did you eat your cookies? Anth said they were your favorite. How's Dora? Love ya, Ms Juli
ReplyDeleteDear Toni;
ReplyDeleteI have never met you but I have became A very close friend of your Grandma Rita & Charlie, Actualy he is as good a friend as I have. My prayers are with you Toni and I keep hearing from yuour Grandma daily of your magnificant progress and I'm sure with your desire to achieve and the prayers you are getting you will be active again very soon.
Keep your chin up kid. Thinking of you daily
Kent & Ellen Coultas