HI Guys
Well we took a huge step and took most of the day off. When we got up this morning I just looked at Nancy and said go back to sleep, we are taking the day off. When we got up we went for coffee talked for a while, then went and walked around the Greenville Zoo. We hadn;t been there since the kids were little and it was awesome - a lot of great memories and animals. Then it was off to the India Palace for lunch - then a movie (Fantastic Four 2 stars) then K-Mart and off to see Allie.
We got to the hospital around 4 and it is now around 8:30 and things have been going very well. When we got to her room she was sitting on the bed readin the newspeper from our hometown that reported on her accident. She likes that her picture was on the front page and asked us why people were praying for her. Kind of breaks your heart but man she's reading the newspaper. She dosen;t get all of the words right but more and more every day.
Allie asked if she could see the DVD of her play so I found a TV and put it out in the rec room. All of the nurses and alot of patients gathered around to watch Allie sing and she blew them away. They all clapped and she was once again the star. This was a huge break through because during the performance I would look over and she would be lipping some of the lines and some of the songs. Another breakthrough!!!!!
Some days are just so hard. You hold onto your faith and your beliefs and you know that Full Recovery is just around the corner but in those diffivult times you can waiver and break a little bit and the bad thoughts come into your head - that is normal but you know that God has given you this situation for a reason and you will do what ever you need to do for as long as you need to do it and you just hope and pray that when you see her the next time she will be sweet again. As we pulled into the parking lot this evening we both has anxiety over who whould be waiting for us today and sweet Allie was there.
We are learning behavior modification and how to help her break certain patterns and how to change certain behaviors.
Thank you for all of the cards and flowers that came today and for your kind words. We know that as time goes on this becomes old news but I think now more than ever we need support so thank you all.
When Nancy and I talk, please understand that we know how blessed we are and we understand how many others in the world are going through things that make our situation look like childs play and our hearts and prayers go out to them. Sometimes when I am having a bad time and get down I almost scold myself, sort of how dare you have those feelings do you know how lucky you are - I do - some days you just get tired but never ungrateful and we always give thanks for how far we have come and in such a short time.
I am kind of just blabbing right now trying to express how grateful we are for Allie's recovery and how thankful we are to you - all of our friends.
Have a great night. Allie has only one therapy tomorrow so we will try to get her out in town. We'll let you know how it goes.
Yours in Recovery
Allie's Dad
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We are already praying for tomorrow's outing. That God will bless you with a precious and lovely time together as family. For Allie's continued healing. For strength and renewal for you and Nancy. For joy overflowing and hope everlasting. For just plain adventure and fun too!
Love & prayers,
Marla & Family
Dear Steve, Nancy, Allie and Matt,
Hills and valleys in recovery -
glad to hear that today was a better day and thanks so much for sharing it.
Astonishing that Allie was reading the newspaper and lip-synching her songs and lines from the play!! Your heart must melt when she takes those huge steps; mine does.
All the best to you tonight.
Love, Clare and Kim
So glad that you took the morning off...sounds like you two had a great day. Still praying for you and I am so glad to hear that today was better. It seems like this should be "old news" - especially to someone halfway across the country that has never met Allie or her family before - but every day (several TIMES a day) I find myself looking for the latest news on the Cagen family and hoping that you have posted more uplifting and encouraging news on Allie's recovery. It just doesn't get old to me...and I am so thankful to you for taking the time to put all of your thoughts down. It reminds me that there ARE ups and downs - even with great faith in The Healer - and that the days that I get discouraged (my father-in-law was diagnosed yesterday with Prostate Cancer, and my mom is having a biopsy for a "spot" near her spine...etc.) that it is okay to be down as long as you "look up" again. Thank you for all of your words and for all of your time. Thank you for hearing God's calling for you to put together such a wonderful ministry!
Cagen's, I am so glad to hear that you have taken a day for yourself. EVERYONE needs it. A day off from work....even better. YOU have been through alot. I believe that you are now starting to see you are human and can only endure so much before you crater. Even Christ rested and pulled away from his followers to renew and he is GOD. There is NO DOUBT that Allie will recover, but because you have seen such quick progress in the beginning it has given you a false picture. Remember the young man Justin, I recall you saying it had been a year since his accident....HELLO, it has only been 2 months. Please, please don't let the slowing of Allie's progress or the gradual changes get you down.....she is doing well and she just needs for you to continue to love her as you have and she will get through this. I lift all of you up in prayer daily and I know everything you encounter will bring glory to GOD and strength to all of you. Rest well my friends and have a wonderful weekend...Mary
Steve and Nancy, Thank goodness you took a wonderful day off. You deserve it! Sometimes taking a break can be the best thing you can do for yourselves. You have and continue to pour your energy, love and hope into Allie and it's so easy to become depleted. Recharging yourselves is essential. We love you all and are so happy at Allie's continuing recovery! So many good things in such a short time!
Tibby and Homer
Hi guys, Great blog! So glad that you finally took the time to think about Nancy and Steve. Awesome that the future Broadway star is interested in her past performances!!!!Great news!!!
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