Hard to believe we have been here so long and yet we learn new things every day. Today was kind of a bummer, yet a high note on the road to recovery. I got here this morning at 5:00am to check up on our girl and she was sound asleep. The nurse said she had a good night and got more responsive as the night wore on. Poor little dear, looked like she went 12 rounds with the champ (and lost).
Not to much happened today. Little Allie was in alot of pain today as she had a very big head surgery, was reovering from the anesthesia, was drugged up for pain and hadn't eaten in about 30 hours. My heart felt so bad for her but it felt so good for her. For all of her pain she slept most of the time but the time she was up she would cry and say (mumble) my head hurts - help me.
The neurosurgeon (Dr. Gardner) said she would be a little confused and uncomfortable for a few days mostly because he had to handle her brain during the surgery. I trust him implictely and have the utmost respect for him - what Gardner say - goes. I found out today that Dr. Gardner lost his little girl (age 4) a number of years ago in a freak accident due to a head trauma. As much as my heart hurt for him it also reassured me that he would do anything to help save a little girl - and this time it ws mine. He is a Citadel guy and very professional but today you could see how much he loved Allie when he looked at her. He said he was moving here back to the second floor. When we asked if she was ready, he said the nurses down the loved her and would watch out for her but everyone loves her he added. That warmed our hearts. Allie doeas touch a lot of lives.
Back on the second floor Allie rested comfortably (after sedation) and I hope she continues for the night. I am positive she will feel better tomorrow. I did a lot of energy work on her today and as soon a I start she falls asleep and just feels the presence of spirit at work helping to heal her from the inside out.
Please continue to pray and post messages to me. I need your support - it is what gets me writing even when I think I will blow it off for the day I know I can't. I owe it to Allie, and to you guys.
Don't forget to visit the We love Allie Cagen website (link on left side of this page) to watch her video and leave a post.
T-Shirts were ordered today and will be very cool. Order by e-mailing me at drcagen@citcom.net They say Full Recovery - helping people recover from trauma with sunflowers and a butterlfy.
Have a great night and please check in over the weekend.
Love and Peace
Allie's Dad
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My gosh, it's all I can do not to post repeated messages per day to you. I check Alie's progress a few times a day, hoping all the prayers and positive energy so many are sending you are getting through. And, ofcourse, God is, indeed, working miracles.
Luke 9:11
"But when the multitudes knew it, they followed Him; and He received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who had need of healing."
Full recovery and much love,Amem!"
Christina
The worst is over, Steve, hour after hour she gets better and better. I see her singing and dancing and I am looking forward to that. It will not be long. The worst is over, breathe and KNOW that the crooked path is now straight. Hug Nancy for me too, please!
I'm coming to visit you!!! I'm coming to visit you because I love you, and I can't believe that I haven't quit my job and driven down there, but I swear, before the next week is out, I'll be there... with bells on. I LOVE LOVE LOVE you Allie!
<3 Martika <3
P.S. Alllllllllllllie lets get some dinNER!!!!
Steve and Nancy, I know this was a hard day following the surgery and especially tormenting for you to see your sweet girl in pain. But she knows you are there for her in every way and feels your energy. I'm so glad they were able to go ahead and get the surgery over with as soon as they did and Dr. Gardner sounds wonderful. My dad was a Citadel man too! We are sending love and prayers and joy that Allie IS recovering so well and we hope that she will be feeling better soon. We love you.
Tibby and Homer
Praying so hard for you guys as (I hope) you're sleeping. It's so good to hear that Allie is now 'back together', and that your neurosurgeon has been such a great support to you all.
This morning, I'm praying that Allie will continue with the rapid progress of her incredible recovery, and will continue to increase in strength and awareness, and that God will continue to heal her pain and the damage that was caused to her in the accident. And, of course, that He will continue to give you strength, and will pour out His blessings on all of you as a family.
I pray that God will give all the staff so much love for Allie that they will give her the best possible care, and that no-one will feel that the goal of recovery is not possible - with God all things are possible!
I pray that Allie will feel God's presence with her, and that she will feel comforted and surrounded by His love and peace. Actually, I pray that for the whole family!
You guys are AWESOME!
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