Bright and early. The dogs started barking at aroung 5:30 so I jumped up to get them out before they woke up the family but for Allie it was to late. She was already up but now has me to hang out with. Once the dos were out we went in the pool room. The lights stayed out in the room and I sat on the couch just watching her on the computer answering her e-mails. I still can not believe how fast this girl can type, even in the dark. Just one of those things that has always amazed me about her and Matt as I humt and peck with my four finger typing.
Sorry about no blog yesterday but I was tired, bummed out and just kind of on edge. Allie was to go to work yesterday but was bumped to lunch since the evening guests cancelled so there was no one there for breakfast. As I was driving her down there, we got a block from the inn when I noticed something was wrong with her hand. Again she couldn't move it. Instead of getting all freaked out we just decided to go home. I told her right then that we were not going to the hospital we would just go rest. Now the amazing part is that she kind of knew what was happening and I believe willed it to stop and go away. She picked up her left hand with her right and put it on her lap her little fingers curling under. At this point I'm under control but with my heart breaking as I watched her start to massage her fingers so they would straighten out. As I turned the corner to go home I was devestated but saw her working on it and then as if she just told it to go - it went away and began working again; within a minute or two things returned to normal and she was fine. We went home and rested.
The rest of the day was spent checking on her and keeping our positive thoughts flowing. I am so grateful that it was such a short episode or that she has come to control it but will we be forever on edge. I think not but you still wonder. Full Recovery means keeping a positive outlook towards the end goal, whatever that may be and accepting the plans God has created for you, still we are human and have frailities. Today has already begun anew and we have a happy, healthy girl up early, smiling, laughing and enjoying the day, On the ouside I am also. There is an old saying the use in one of the twelve step programs. Never compare your insides to someone elses outsides. It basically means - don;t compare how you feel to the way someone else looks. Guess you could come up with your own meanings but if you have ever seen someone and wondered how they were doing so well when you were crumbling the truth is - they may not be. Please do not read anything more into this - I am not crumbling, I just always type whatever comes into my head.
Last night Nancy and I had a neighbor stay with Allie for a few hours while we went to a friend birthday party down the road. Scary but necessary to get out and work on our relationship every now and again. Home at 9:30 - waht a bunch of party animals.
Well it's still pitch black out and I am excited. I get to spend the day with Matt. We are going to a motorcycle show as we both ride and this is an interest we have in common. What could be better than two men together with thousands of motorcycles and carnival food?
Keep the faith. Full Recovery - Never a Doubt
Allie's Dad
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Dear Steve,
So encouraging to hear of you and Nancy getting out for some time together. You two are doing the right thing. You need to draw from each other so much all the time that you need to recharge/refresh, have some fun.
Also good to hear that Nancy is able to get back into the office. Change is good for revitalization (even if it kills us, some say).
With Allie's hand...remember the brain injury is 'unseen' now but the brain is still healing and making new pathways. This may go on for some time. Now I am saying this to encourage you. I know with a stroke patient things take much longer than we would think or than they appear. We are truly fearfully and wonderfully made and the body will heal itself...if we give it the chance!
Hey, your and Matt's outing, the only thing better is if there are some vintage Beemers, Indians, Chiefs, & Hogs there too;) Have a blast guys!
As always, we continue to pray for all of you. Our love to all and see you soon.
Marla & Fam
I am so proud of you and Allie for keeping calm and for doing what you needed to do...what a God-thing that she was not working at the Inn for breakfast when it happened...she might not have kept so calm and collected. God always knows, doesn't He? :o) I hope that you and Matt have a great day and that Nancy and Allie have a great day together as well.
Many prayers and much love from OKC! :o)
Dear Steve, Nancy, Allie and Matt,
Must have been so unnerving that Allie couldn't move her hand on Friday. You both reacted so calmly and the outcome was positive. As you stated, we are human, and sometimes find it difficult understanding God's plan for us. I truly admire how you immediately bounce back to positive thoughts, attitudes and energy. It's infectious - you have helped me tremendously - thank you. I hope you and Matt enjoyed the motorcycle show and Nancy and Allie had a good Saturday. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Clare and Kim
Allie, you are doing such a wonderful job at staying calm and focused on self-healing. You are a beautiful, amazing young woman and are an inspiration to all of us. Steve and Nancy, I'm so glad ya'll got to get out and party a bit and just have a nice evening out. I THINK I saw you and Matt yesterday on your motorcyles!! I kept thinking it was you, but couldn't tell for sure. Have a great weekend. Allie, we love you very much.
Tibby
Dear family,
I'm so happy that you tackled the incipient problem so well that it didn't even start, and happy too that you parents take some time for yourselves. keep having faith,
Abril
Barcelona, Spain
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