Well so far today has been the hardest. Unfortunately, she has been in a foul mood all day and has directed her words towards Nancy and I. We know it is just a phase and that this too shall pass but it is very draining to hear all of her meanness and I won't even say her's because I will not give her ownership of it. Let's just say the momentary bad words of the injury which will pass.
We attempted to take Allie out for lunch today and maybe to a movie but let's just say that did not go very well and after 40 minutes we came back to the hospital emotionally and physically drained. This truly is an amazing experience. Like I said yesterday, there are so many lessons to be learned and so much to be gained if we apply the lessons faithfully and consistently. What are the lessons. I get back to you on those but suffice to say, if you can get through a trauma, you can get through anything and things certainly take on a different perspective.
After Nancy and I dropped Allie of we went to lunch and a movie - we had to!!!! Lunch was great Stax Omega a real NY Diner in the middle of SC if you can believe it. Then we went to see Evan Almightly. Great movie, laughed, cried, laughed, cried - probably not everyone would cry but there were many good messages in the movie; in particular, when Evan was talking to God, God said "When you pray for patience he does not just give you patience, he gives you the opportunity to practice patience" He said "When you pray for courage, he does not just gives you courage - he gives you the opportunities to be courageous" and "When you pray for a closer family, he just doesn;t give you a closer family - he gives you an opportunity to have a closer family" Holy crap, sounds alot like me. I pray every day to be a messeanger and minister and God gives me the opportunity, I pray for a stronger family and he gives me the oportunity... well all of the opportunities have been put in front of us and we are thankful - no one said it would be easy but God is good and rewards the grateful and that we are.
So as we sit in the rec room riding out the current storm we are thankful for the ability to have good times and for the blessings of being able to leave here one day with our daughter. The road is long .....she ain't heavy - she's our daughter.
God Bless
Allie's Dad
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Dear Allie, Steve, Nancy and Matt,
Thanks again for your blog - it is very informative on so many levels and gives me insight on your day to day activities with Allie. I truly look forward to reading it everyday. Hang in there - you are all doing a spectacular job! The new photos are beautiful. Thanks.
With love,
Clare and Kim
Dear Wonderful Cagens,
I open Allie's site every few hours to check on you are all doing. I'm sorry it's been such a hard day, but glad that you got the chance to get away and see such a great movie with so many hopeful messages. You are all in our hearts.
Tibby and Homer
Dear Steve,
I really enjoy reading on Allie's progress, pictures, your insight, feelings and inner thoughts. Allie's progress is truly amazing. After working with TBI patients, reading these blogs brings a smile to my face and heart. Denise Reese
When things get tough and the days are the hardest just try and remember all the people who are praying for Allie and all of you. Thank you so much for updating us. I check several times a day for updates on how your beautiful daughter is doing. As a mother of three my heart goes out to you and Nancy for all you are dealing with right now. Hang in there! Full Recovery!!
A Flybaby in Illinos
Yo BIG DOG!! This is the other BIG DOG! Just thought I'd throw some shouts out to you to lift up your spirits!!
Nothing any good ever comes easy...hate to hear she is giving you guys a fit...hang in there and know that things are getting better, and soon she'll be back to her old self.
C ya later,
Jake
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