Dec. 20 Sunday Night

I learn more and more about brain injuries every day. They are elusive. I think we have hit another milestone in our recovery. I also think I must reiterate that it is a recovery process for everyone. In our initial days at the Roger C. Peace Center (the rehab) we were told that brain injuries are a marathon. No one said, they are really the Iron Man triathlon.

Don't get me wrong, we are truly blessed and we all know it but after 2.8 years (give or take) Allie is beginning to grieve and that is a good thing but painful for all none the less. Interestingly, Allie has been snowed in her house, without a vehicle and without a computer for the last three days. This, I am sure has given her a lot of time to think and to be quiet with only her thoughts, her kitty and a small television. No distractions. I think we could all benefit from a stay like that.

She has come to understand and more importantly admit that she does have defecits in certain areas. What a painful but necessary realization. Now true healing can begin. So for as sad as it can be, it has regnited a mission. Now we can truly once again take the next step towards Full Recovery.

Please continue your prayers for Allie, Paige, Rachel and thier families.

Allie's Dad