Tonight I have that feeling of excitment I used to get when Allie would do something special or take it to another level and I have that same feeling right now. Something great is happening.
Got off work aroung six this evening and decided to take a rund down to the hospital and bring my little pomeranian (Atlas) with me. I thought is would bring a smile to Allie's face and I wasn't wrong. I walked into the room and Allie was in a GREAT space. She was sitting on her bed looking at one of her theatre scrap books and chatting with Nancy. She was looking at all of the plays she was in and while she couldn't remember being in them she was getting some vague familarity when we would remind her of certain scenes. She was smileing and laughing and very happy.
When I walked in with the dog she looked up and with a smile just went ATLAS and he ran over to her. She was kind of wierded out by him and just like a little kid who has seen a dog for the first time, was taken aback. You know how a little kid just reaches out and then pulls her hand back. She said he was the cutest little dog ever - and he is.
Nancy, Allie, Atlas and I have now been in the same room together for an hour and a half and this has been a great evening. So glad I came, these are the moments you live for. She is happy and chatty and was racticing reading some of the cards that were sent to her. She really loves those and is doing better with her reading everyday. When she gets stuck if we spell the word she gets it. Just part of the recovery.
We never know what each day will bring but certianly each one is an experience. Nancy and I one again want to thank each of you for your prayers and cards and gifts. We wish that we could thank each of you personally but we hope that as you read this you give yourselves a big hug and fell the love we have for each of you. Without you and your prayers we dont know where we would be.
Full Recovery - Never a Doubt
Allie's Dad
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Wonderful, wonderful day!! It's another magical day with Allie and bringing Atlas to see her was such a great idea. Atlas would bring a smile to anyone's face and I know he brought such joy to Allie. It's great that Allie is looking at the scrapbook and cards. We are so happy for you all and continue sending our prayers and love every day.
Tibby and Homer
Hello Cagens
Every day several times a day when I'm driving I hold the purple ribbon tied to my rear view mirror and say out loud "Full Recovery for Allie Cagen!"
Sending BIG HUGS to all of you, especially to Nancy tonight.
I pray for you every day and ask God to bring more signs of hope, or some relief from stress if its been a tough day. I know our prayers are being answered.
With love
Ondine
Dear Cagen Family,
Wow - what a fantastic day you had! So grateful to hear all about it. Sounds like Allie's making steady progress - and how great that you are there with her to experience and enjoy it - the big and the small.
Thinking of all of you today.
Love, Clare and Kim
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