Today is December 28, 2007 and I would like to reflect on this past holiday. For the most part, the holidays are very difficult because of the void I feel since Aaron’s accident. I try to make the most of it and always include Aaron in our plans. It is very important to me that he be with us to celebrate the occasion and not spend it in rehab.
About a week before Christmas I came home to a package addressed to Aaron. It was from Santa in Nomb Alaska. When I opened it there was a wrapped present and a letter inside. The letter touched my heart and I knew it was from someone who knows Aaron well. I took the letter and gift to the center so I could read the letter to him and let him open the gift as much as he could.
The letter was anonymous, signed from Santa. It was a beautiful letter that spoke about Aaron’s fight to get better and how he is admired by many.
We opened the gift together and inside was a red digital camera, obviously someone knew his likeness for the color red. The camera was a wonderful gift for Aaron and one that will be put to good use.
Thank you whoever you are for your thoughtfulness and kindness. Most especially for remembering after 5 years.
Aaron is truly blessed!
Christmas day was a wonderful day, Aaron was with us at my sister’s house and he was able to see his Aunt’s and Uncle’s, cousins and Grandfather.
It is the quality of time one shares with family and friends that make it so special.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Thanksgiving - Christmas Holidays
Today is November 27, 2007 and it has been so long since I wrote in your journal. You have been doing very well, alert and focused, you have been eating well and very calm.
Andrea comes on Monday and Tuesday for approximately 6 hours and works you very hard. You respond so well to her and follow her directions. It may take a session for you to do one task but you do it and do it well. You are always very proud of yourself and smile all the time.
I have some concerns about your weight because you lost 6 lbs. in a month. You are on a continuous feed and when I come in the afternoon I will disconnect you and feed you yogurt and fruit. Now they are watching you closely and monitoring your weight.
The nature path walkway is completed and we go for walks when the weather cooperates. We will sit under the pergola and read often times where it is so peaceful and quiet.
Mom has been struggling with so many things Aaron, I am trying to stay strong for you but sometimes it is very hard. I long for you to be home with us but it would be very difficult to care for you. My saving grace is work which allows me the freedom to let it go for a little while.
There has been so much talk on the news about new research for brain injury patients and I pray that one day you will be able to be part of the studies. However there is so much controversy with regard to the plates in your face. So much depends on getting clear pictures with an MRI and the plates may distort the pictures. I continue to pray for you and that one day you will be able to have some quality of life. For now I will come daily and be sure you have everything you need.
For the past several weeks you have been very congested and I was concerned it would go into your lungs. They had to keep deep suctioning you in order to get it out. It made it difficult for you to breathe easy but you did not have a fever and was in good spirits.
Dad went on his annual golf trip to Tampa. He turned 60 on the day he left so we did not get to celebrate.
Thanksgiving we went to Aun’t Trudy’s for dinner, it will be the last one because Laura wants to start having it at her house. She won’t be able to accommodate all of us so things will be different for us.
Today is December 1st, 2007 and Mom is having a surprise party for Dad. He does not suspect a thing and his friends from work and golf friends will be there. I am looking forward to it, there will be a DJ and approximately 50 people. The only thing that saddens me is not having you a part of it. The party is at night and you have been congested and Mom does not want to take any chances.
Andrea continues to come on Monday and Tuesday, you have been alert and focused and doing well for her. She is very proud of you and tells me how hard you are working. She started a bible study at the center on Tuesday’s and it has been very successful. It is people coming together sharing God’s words, reading special psalms and listening to beautiful music. We begin and end with prayer.
On December 14th Mom will be going to Andrea’s for the weekend. She wants me to see Bethlehem at her church which is on Saturday and Sunday. I am looking forward to time away, it is always so relaxing for Mom and it gives me time to separate myself from the stress and worries that I feel everyday. You will be well taken care of and will have people coming to visit. Mom will call everyday and talk to you on the phone.
Well, the 14th is here and I am coming to the center to see you first and then onto Andrea’s. I left about 2:15 and arrived at her house around 3:30. We had to be at church by 5 so it was a little hectic but oh so beautiful. We stayed up until 3 talking, laughing and sipping wine.
We relaxed and hung out on Saturday, Mom cleaned Andrea’s new refrigerator and had some down time after Andrea left for Church. I decided to stay behind and do some work and went to Bethlehem later.
I met with Pastor Mike of the 5 Church, he runs the youth church in Forked River. He asked if I would come to his service in March and tell our story He feels it will help other people. Mom is a little nervous but I truly believe it is important for other people to know. I have to write down my thoughts and send them to Pastor Mike to read.
On Sunday we went to a Christmas show in Burlington NJ it was beautiful. You felt like you were in Radio City Music Hall. I left to come home on Monday morning, it was a very special weekend for Mom to be able to share it with Andrea. She gave Mom an opportunity to let it all go even for just a little while.
The holidays are approaching and hopefully you will stay healthy and come to Aun’t Ginny’s for the day on Christmas. I am especially glad for PopPop to be able to spend time with you. I pray Melissa will come so she can be with you as well. NJ transit is picking us up a 1 pm and bringing us back at 7.
Andrea is in Florida with her Dad and will not be back until the 1st of January. We won’t see her for several weeks but she is need of much rest with her busy schedule. She will be playing golf and relaxing in the sun. It does not get any better than that.
Mom has been working a lot of overtime because of the new system at work. I will be working during Christmas break but looking forward to not having to get up to an alarm clock going off.
Melissa will be home for the holiday but leaving for Atlanta, Ga on the 27th. She will be back after New Year.
Dad will be off from work this week as well, we hope to take apart the attic a little at a time. There is so much stuff up there and half of it I don’t even remember.
For anyone who may be reading this journal, Aaron and his family would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Andrea comes on Monday and Tuesday for approximately 6 hours and works you very hard. You respond so well to her and follow her directions. It may take a session for you to do one task but you do it and do it well. You are always very proud of yourself and smile all the time.
I have some concerns about your weight because you lost 6 lbs. in a month. You are on a continuous feed and when I come in the afternoon I will disconnect you and feed you yogurt and fruit. Now they are watching you closely and monitoring your weight.
The nature path walkway is completed and we go for walks when the weather cooperates. We will sit under the pergola and read often times where it is so peaceful and quiet.
Mom has been struggling with so many things Aaron, I am trying to stay strong for you but sometimes it is very hard. I long for you to be home with us but it would be very difficult to care for you. My saving grace is work which allows me the freedom to let it go for a little while.
There has been so much talk on the news about new research for brain injury patients and I pray that one day you will be able to be part of the studies. However there is so much controversy with regard to the plates in your face. So much depends on getting clear pictures with an MRI and the plates may distort the pictures. I continue to pray for you and that one day you will be able to have some quality of life. For now I will come daily and be sure you have everything you need.
For the past several weeks you have been very congested and I was concerned it would go into your lungs. They had to keep deep suctioning you in order to get it out. It made it difficult for you to breathe easy but you did not have a fever and was in good spirits.
Dad went on his annual golf trip to Tampa. He turned 60 on the day he left so we did not get to celebrate.
Thanksgiving we went to Aun’t Trudy’s for dinner, it will be the last one because Laura wants to start having it at her house. She won’t be able to accommodate all of us so things will be different for us.
Today is December 1st, 2007 and Mom is having a surprise party for Dad. He does not suspect a thing and his friends from work and golf friends will be there. I am looking forward to it, there will be a DJ and approximately 50 people. The only thing that saddens me is not having you a part of it. The party is at night and you have been congested and Mom does not want to take any chances.
Andrea continues to come on Monday and Tuesday, you have been alert and focused and doing well for her. She is very proud of you and tells me how hard you are working. She started a bible study at the center on Tuesday’s and it has been very successful. It is people coming together sharing God’s words, reading special psalms and listening to beautiful music. We begin and end with prayer.
On December 14th Mom will be going to Andrea’s for the weekend. She wants me to see Bethlehem at her church which is on Saturday and Sunday. I am looking forward to time away, it is always so relaxing for Mom and it gives me time to separate myself from the stress and worries that I feel everyday. You will be well taken care of and will have people coming to visit. Mom will call everyday and talk to you on the phone.
Well, the 14th is here and I am coming to the center to see you first and then onto Andrea’s. I left about 2:15 and arrived at her house around 3:30. We had to be at church by 5 so it was a little hectic but oh so beautiful. We stayed up until 3 talking, laughing and sipping wine.
We relaxed and hung out on Saturday, Mom cleaned Andrea’s new refrigerator and had some down time after Andrea left for Church. I decided to stay behind and do some work and went to Bethlehem later.
I met with Pastor Mike of the 5 Church, he runs the youth church in Forked River. He asked if I would come to his service in March and tell our story He feels it will help other people. Mom is a little nervous but I truly believe it is important for other people to know. I have to write down my thoughts and send them to Pastor Mike to read.
On Sunday we went to a Christmas show in Burlington NJ it was beautiful. You felt like you were in Radio City Music Hall. I left to come home on Monday morning, it was a very special weekend for Mom to be able to share it with Andrea. She gave Mom an opportunity to let it all go even for just a little while.
The holidays are approaching and hopefully you will stay healthy and come to Aun’t Ginny’s for the day on Christmas. I am especially glad for PopPop to be able to spend time with you. I pray Melissa will come so she can be with you as well. NJ transit is picking us up a 1 pm and bringing us back at 7.
Andrea is in Florida with her Dad and will not be back until the 1st of January. We won’t see her for several weeks but she is need of much rest with her busy schedule. She will be playing golf and relaxing in the sun. It does not get any better than that.
Mom has been working a lot of overtime because of the new system at work. I will be working during Christmas break but looking forward to not having to get up to an alarm clock going off.
Melissa will be home for the holiday but leaving for Atlanta, Ga on the 27th. She will be back after New Year.
Dad will be off from work this week as well, we hope to take apart the attic a little at a time. There is so much stuff up there and half of it I don’t even remember.
For anyone who may be reading this journal, Aaron and his family would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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