Hi Guys
Good to be back. Sorry I missed last night but all is well today and when I got here this evening it seemed that ALlie was better than ever. A few of her friends were here and they were just chatting. She looked up and me and smiled, the last thing I expected to see.
Allie is currently in a phase of recovery where she can be very mean and she has been focusing that on Nancy for the last few days, who bless her heart has been a true hero in this ordeal. It' salway the mother they seem to attack and I can understand how frustrating that can be for Nancy. Let's all send her a big smile and a hug.
The Allie I see tonight after being away for two whole days, the longest so far is one who has grown immensly. She seemed relaxed and comfortable. She was dressed in sweats with her grey PACE sweatshirt on and looked like your normal teenager who is just hanging out with some friends. Her hair is growing in nicely and she looks great. Her therapists all say she is continuing to improve and her night nurse JUDY (a doll) smiled at me when I came on the floor, looked at me and said she is doing great.
We know this phase will pass I just hope and pray that it will be quick.
We will take Allie out again tomorrow and it was suggested by the doctor that we take her home for a few hours, while this may sound great it poses some serious issues for us that we may not yet be able to handle, such as, what is we can not get her to come back? She is strong and willful and it could get upsetting for everyone so I think we will wait on that for now.
I would like to thank my good friends Michele and Marla (The FLYLADY) for all of their help and advise in getting Full Recovery fully off the ground and all of our good friends in Brevard who will be representing Full Recovery with a booth at the Annual 4th of July Celebration, Allyson and all of Allie's friends and our friends and patients. Your love truly is whats good in the world.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Love and recovery,
Allie's Dad
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Nancy, I have never met you, but I am a mother of one - a son who is now 7 and we have been through a few issues (a seizure disorder and severe asthma to be precise...the seizures are now gone, praise the Lord! and the asthma SEEMS to be controlled for the most part) and we have had a few short hospital stays and many sleepless nights. My prayer is that I may be a mother like you have shown yourself to be - giving, loving, strong, and courageous but mostly you are all of these things and many more UNCONDITIONALLY! It is easy to say, "Any mother would do what I have done" but unfortunately that is not always the case. I also pray that others see this in you and it makes THEM want to be better mothers. I know that it is not only you, but rather your entire family (and friends) that have picked up the slack and have done amazing things with what God has given you and I know that you will continue to do so! God has such a beautiful plan and I hope to be able to see one day the culmination of all of this. You will all be rewarded one day beyond earthly measure and you are inspiration to all who hear of Allie's story. Never stop touching people's hearts - you will never stop touching my heart! Many more blessings to The Cagen Family from OKC!
Steve, you are wishing the days away... it is only Tuesday and you are wishing everyone a great weekend. Believe me, the time will pass quickly enough as it is.
Dear Nancy, you are so loved. I am thanking God for your peace and strength during this time. I was always the "bad guy" with my daughter and now we are closer than we ever have been. God will see Allie through this phase quickly and you will once again be Allie's best friend. She loves you and is confused and disoriented right now, but with your love and God's strength you will make it.
Did you feel that? I just gave you a great big hug and a squeeze. You are all in my prayers.
Allie, be at peace. God is healing you and you will soon remember all that you need to know. Remember this... your Mom is your biggest fan and your biggest supporter. She loves you no matter what and you can always count on her being there for you. Remember the song that says, "you always hurt the ones you love, the ones you shouldn't hurt at all..." That is because you are comfortable in the fact that no matter what, they will always be there and love you. God bless you all.
Dear Nancy, Hang in there girl, just think Brie did not even talk to me for one year! The anger will go away, I promise you. Put earplugs in!!!You are everything a child could ever wish for in a mother. From day one you were ready to give her unconditional love and ALL your time and all your energy. How many weeks now of this?????You are so stoic but somewhere in there you also need time to think about Nancy. Physician heal thyself!!!!
Think about Nancy, that is NOT being selfish , it is gearing up for the next months. You got to be in the best of health, physically and mentally.
You are such a hero in my old eyes.
Be strong, girl, know that you are not only loved but also admired by many of us. No one truly knows unless they have walked in your shoes. SO all we can do is pray for the WHOLE family, XOXOXOXJeannot
Dear Cagens-
Just want to thank you for the most heartwarming and rewarding day that I have had in a long time.
I know you have experienced a continuous outpouring of support since Allie's accident, but in a million years you could never know how very much you are loved. Our little town embraces you all and holds you close in heart and prayer. Never have I experienced such warmth and concern from so many perfect strangers...the story of the "Amazing Allie" has truly traveled the globe! Those who weren't in the know were eager to hear all about Allie and offer prayers and hopeful words.
I started to make a list of wellwishers, but just couldn't keep up!
Your next door neighbors (whom you have yet to meet), offer dog sitting help and so look forward to meeting you all when Allie returns home. Their names are Ms. Long and Mr. Greenfeld and they are lovely folks.
The Shumate gals send regards.
Allie Mathews and her Mom send love.
The little girl who played Alice in Allie's play send love.
Meredith, Madeline, Allie Barnes, Rhiannon Barnes send hellos and see-you-soon's.
SOOOOOO many loyal patients shared memories and kind words...
Anyway-I feel today was a wonderful success and I am happy that we did it!
Ricky, Ethan and Andre' and Holly, thanks for being there.
Full recovery-NO DOUBT.
Steve, Nancy, Allie and Matt-we love you.
Peace and love-
Allyson
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