JFK

I finally had some confirmation from the Director of Admissions at the Center that they are approving your pass to JFK. It is just a matter of time now and you will be going there with the hope of being able to fight your way back to us. There is so much we don’t know and this opportunity will give us hope for the future. You are in for a long hard road but you have always been very stubborn and determined to win. I believe with all my heart you can do this. Now more than ever you will face the toughest challenge of your life, but one that will be well worth it.
We are still waiting to hear from JFK and there are so many things I hesitate to do because we don’t know how things will turn out for you. I need to hold on to the hope that they can help you recover so that you can have some quality of life. I pray that one day you will walk and not need a wheelchair, but most of all that you will come home one day. If for whatever reason none of the above is meant to be than I have to find some way to move on. Choices will have to be made in regard to making the house handicap accessible or selling and finding another home to allow you to come home even for a short time. The other big decision is a handicap van. If we buy one it will give us the opportunity to bring you home on the weekends and take you out on day trips. Wouldn’t that be great! I am feeling so overwhelmed right now and I need to take one step at a time and will continue to pray for guidance.

February, 2004

Today is February 10th and the time has come for me to start packing up your things at the center for your move to Edison. I want to make your room special so you feel at home. I will bring your special plaques and make a collage of pictures for you to look at. We will bring your stereo and TV and CD player. Debbie Miller’s Mom made you 4 great pillows for you to bring with you. She wanted to make sure you were comfortable. I hope one day we can meet her because she has been praying for you everyday.
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It is now Friday and I woke up to thick ice, snow and rain. I did not want to take a chance and walk outside, especially since Daddy fell in the driveway. So, Melissa and I are chilling and going to stay home. I am still not feeling well so I am going to take advantage and get some rest. I miss you terribly.
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Today is Saturday and I am planning on coming to see you and I can hardly wait because I have not seen you in a few days. You look wonderful and Dad will be coming later. We had a surprise visit from the Caruso’s and that is always nice. Erin is bowling awesome and was in the state tournament. She did not make it after the first round.
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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and I am going to bring you balloons. Melissa and I are going to get our nails done and then I am coming to see you.