What a day, what a day. I drove home last night to attend to our own patients this morning. Dr. Nancy and I have cut our hours back to two days a week so that we can be by Allie's side every moment she is in the hospital and during her recovery. Fortunately we have set it us so I can be there as much as possible. During the times I am here, I am constantly updated on Allie's progress and I am able to update our friends in Brevard in person. I believe we all need that. I recieved over 100 hugs today from patients, some I cried with, some I laughed, all I shared a tender moment with.
GREAT NEWS: I spoke with the principle of Allie's High School today and Allie will be graduating - I will walk for her and accept the diploma on her behalf. It's ironic but because of this injury Allie is giving me a gift I never had and that is to walk across the stage and recieve a High School Diploma. I recieved a GED and went into the military at 17. Thank you Allie, I am honored to accept on your behalf.
Can you believe how quickly Allie is progressing? I know I am missing some information for tonights message but I will most certainly get it to you first thing in the morning. I was mentioning to someone today how big this blog has become and told them about how many people appreciated it. It's amazing. I was having dinner in a Sushi house this evening with my best friend Joey D.. The waitress overheard us talking about Allie and asked if she was the Allie from the blog. When I mentioned that she was she told us that she and her roommate had been following her progress everyday and then thanked me for writing it. I do not believe she knew either myself or Allie but was truly interested in her progress and well being and so it is with people from aroung the world. To date we have recieed e-mails and best wishes from so many people who love Allie, yet do not know her and from countries such as Russia, S. Africa, Saudi Arabia, India and Czechoslovakia. WOW!!!! Let's get prayers from every country!!!! You guys are too cool.
I know I thank you every day and I will for the rest of my life - THANK YOU!!!
Allie is doing sooooo well. Everytime I think about it I get an incredible adreneline rush. Today, as you know, she was being moved out of the ICU and she also came off ALL breathing machines, was taken off of the heart monitor and responded to commands such as open your mouth and raise you hand. I never imagined such a trivial thing could make me jump with joy but this is HUGE. YES Allie, you go girl, you are the strongest person I have ever know. I know that everything is in God's hands and that he is healing you but man, you are amazing!! Your will to live and floursih are noticed everyday and everyday we are amazed at by your strength. You have made me more alive throughout this ordeal. Everyday I rise early and pray for you. I am so excited and filled with anticipation to see what you will do to amaze us during the day and I am not alone, the whole world is watching. Allie, you family is now in the millions and in the future, wherever you travel, whenever you meet people you will only have to say "I am Allie" and they will know who you are, love you and treat you like family. Holy cow, I'm gonna cry. One day at a time baby. I'll see you tomorrow.
Good night everyone, Nancy and I love you all.
Allie's Dad
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I'm very excited for Allie getting to graduate. I had heard that was quite a touchy subject, and I'm so happy that you get to walk the stage for her. Congrats and I'll see you later.
5/31/07
Good Morning to all the Cagens,
Thank you for sharing all the good news on Allie's progress - it's amazing. Here's to another wonderful day.
With love,
Clare
All great news. Allie will be home soon!!!!Graduation too is an exciting moment both for you and Allie. You know she can hear you so make sure and tell her that a bald headed Papa will be on stage as the star, she will truly think it will be funny. I never knew much about the big mac house, how very nice of them to open their doors to you. Does it mean I have to eat their burgers again? Oh ! Brother , Allie tell me it is not so!
I am sending lots of hugs to the whole crew.
Steve, it is so wonderful that you will be able to walk across the stage for Allie and accept her diploma! Every day brings so many magical miracles that we are all in awe! The Cagen family is showing us all how to deal with trauma in our lives - with grace, love and faith!!
Tibby
My dear friends,
My heart soars with this news. I wish I could hug you all right now. I had tears welling up in my eyes before you said you were going to cry... I am so proud of Transylvania County School System for having the common sense to know that Allie had already graduated and to allow her fantastic stand-in to walk the stage for her. The bond between father and daughter grows even stronger.
We are continually praying for you all and anxious to check the blog frequently during the day. Steve thank you for taking the time and for knowing how many people care.
We love you all and will get those hugs in person later today.
Lynn, Ralph and Adam
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