October 25, 2005 - Midday
The roller coaster appears to be swinging up again and we're all cautiously optimistic. Our princess' numbers have improved and the swelling appears to be well under control. The saline appears to be doing its' job. They have begun feeding her again through the tube. The tracheotomy went very well and she appears to be breathing easier. Of course, the staff cautions us that brain injuries are very unpredictable and bad days sometimes follow good days, but we're keeping the faith.
posted by B.B. @ 11:45 AM
32 Comments:
At 11:56 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda -
You travellin' fool!!! Of all the amazing things you've done in all the amazing places you've visited, who would've thought you'd hurt yourself in Savannah?!? I'm praying for you to get better soon so you can start planning your next vacation (what am I thinking - I'm sure you already have it on the calendar!) and we can get together for lunch soon! Please, please, please get better!!
Love, Sandy Worth
p.s. my brother had a lengthy stay in ICU earlier this year and the tracheostomy DID speed up his recovery. After the trach, he was expected to spend another few weeks in ICU but ended up in a regular hospital room within days. I expect the same of you!
At 11:56 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hang in there Girl!!
Vicki
At 12:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
That's the way to fight Amanda! You can win this thing! I'm sending positive energy your way and I'm asking my guardian angels to be with you and help protect you. Kurt, Ron and Sandra - we're all praying with you for Amanda to heal and get better as soon as possible.
Love Lj
At 12:08 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda -
I found out yesterday about your accident, and I have been thinking about you and praying for you ever since. Get well soon and hurry home - I know your cats miss their mommy and need a lap to sit on!
Love,
Cathy Atkinson
At 12:15 PM,
Anonymous said…
Glad to hear you are back fighting today. Keep it up.
Love Shannon
At 12:22 PM,
StaticNomad said…
Hi Amanda & Kurt,
I'm the wife of James Moran - he works with Kurt 2 to 3 times a week. James had sent me this link telling me about the sad news of your trauma. He asked me to send some Karma your way, and I can certainly do that. I'll even ask my friends to do the same. As I can tell, you've got a big crowd cheering you on to beat this - so if I were you, I'd be taking that as a hint that you're appreciated and better get back to the world ASAP! :o) I'm really sorry you are going through this though. Hopefully it'll end positively and you can get back to normal again. But until this time comes, my energy and positive thoughts are with you getting better and going home to your loved ones.
Best Wishes,
The Morans
At 12:24 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda & Kurt,
I am praying for you.
April Hylander
At 12:30 PM,
Anonymous said…
Glad to hear that you are having a better day! Keep it up, we're all praying for you! You've got a huge support group back in Dallas. We love you!
At 2:42 PM,
Anonymous said…
Manda-
Thinking of you. Get well soon so we can sing to your ring!
I miss you fellow BBRQ!
Love,
Andi aka Andrew
At 2:46 PM,
Anonymous said…
Way to go Amanda! I'm glad you're doing better today. Keep it up because it will be really ugly if Kurt and Chris have to dress up like beer wenches with me for the Room Crawl and Scarborough!
Dacia
At 2:48 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
Hold on and fight back!!!!
Diane & Jerry
At 2:54 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
I'm so happy to hear better news today. I'm so happy Christine is there with you. She loves you soooooo much! But then we all do.
Going to check on the babies and plants again tonight and will give you an update tomorrow.
Love, Leslie
At 3:04 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
I'm eating chocolate cookies with chocolate syrup and thinking of you.
Do you like chocolate? Get better and tell me. :-)
Sending you a major hug.
Love, Sherri
At 3:16 PM,
Anonymous said…
hey amanda-
i am glad that you are having a good day - i hope that you keep getting better & better - keep fighting!
love ya, sheri
hi kurt =)
thank you for the updates - they are important & i need them everyday - i want to come visit as soon as she can have visitors. you be strong for amanda - i know that you will. i am praying for yall.
At 3:24 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, Kurt, Ron, Sandy -
You are in my prayers and several church prayer chains across the metroplex. Mouse, there are so many things you have yet to experience and enjoy..... keep up the good fight and never forget how much all of you are loved.
Julie Bertsch
At 4:25 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda
I glad to hear that your doing better today. You must have been waiting for Christine to cheer you up!
Keep fighten Girlfriend!!!
Theresa-from Minnesota
At 4:45 PM,
Anonymous said…
Kurt,
Dont know where to start. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and Amanda. Take care of yourself the prayers and doctors will take care of the wife. As we USC Trojans say FIGHT ON!!! You know how to reach me if there is anything I can do for you.
Love and Prayers,
The Mallozzi's
John, Terry, Hailey, and Rachel
At 5:40 PM,
Anonymous said…
What great news! Stay strong Mandy and come back home to us all, you are loved by so many. You are continually in my thoughts and prayers, along with my church family and many co-workers and friends.
Hugs to you all,
Shari and Justin
At 6:19 PM,
Anonymous said…
Way to go, Amanda! keep it up! :) i have been away from my computer all day, so this was very good news to come back to at the end of the work day. DITTO on everything everyone has said here... stay strong, and my positive thoughts and prayers will remain with you.
love to you and everyone there holding your hand... ya'll take good care.
amy p.
At 6:30 PM,
Anonymous said…
Keep on improving Princess! We love you
George and Carol Pfab
At 6:36 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
The huge amount of comments on this web site is a testament of your very big heart and loving soul. When Alicia told me what happened, my heart goes out to you and Kurt, Ron and your Mom. I'm thinking of you, sending all the best of wishes and "positive" healing thoughts your way. Hang in there, stay strong. I know one day soon you will once again embrace all those who are with you and care for you and who love you so much.
Sandy Wilkerson (your "ex", uh.."former" uh.."cousin" or was it "second cousin..by marriage"??...whatever..you know who I am. :-)
At 7:23 PM,
Anonymous said…
Way to go! Keep fighting Amanda!! We are cheering for you and praying around the clock. Rest and heal. Kurt, Ron & Sandra - praying for you too. Thanks so much for keeping us informed.
Debbie
At 8:16 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Mandy. This is Austen. You now, from the lake? I'm Arcan's son. Did you know I'm 14 now? well anyways enough about me. I hope you get better because the lake just would not be the same with out you. you have to hang in there. you can't let your injury beat you. you are incredibly strong and i know you can make it through this. i just want you to know that my family and I are thinking of you and praying that you make it through this and get better. if you don't get better alot of people will miss you. well, good luck. bye.
Sincerely, Austen Arcangioli
At 8:33 PM,
Anonymous said…
We love you, Mouse. Come home.
Katharine, Kaitlyn, and Jonathon
At 8:45 PM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Amanda! I was so sorry to hear about your accident. Even though we've met only briefly on two occasions @ Gene & Christine's, you made such an impact on me with your outgoing personality. You already have the spirit so now let the will come to the surface girl! I am pulling for you. We're kindred spirits you and I, being birthday buddies and all. I KNOW you are going to be fine. My prayers & thoughts are with Kurt and family as well. Hang in there guys. HUGS...Pat& Keith Thompson
Haslet, TX
At 10:17 PM,
Anonymous said…
We're still with you Kurt. We check the blog every few hours. Thanks for the detail.
Walt & Sherri
At 10:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy: You don't know me but you were such a support during Hurricane Rita giving me updates on my "missing" kids. Your phone calls were welcomed and kind. I was stunned to hear of your accident. I will pray daily that you will be back to "Mandy in Texas" as you called yourself. My "prayer buddies" have included your name as well. Pat's mom
At 10:41 PM,
Anonymous said…
hey amanda-
i have been thinking about you all day - i just went to see gloria's new house & had dinner - we talked about you - were your ear's burning? we were cracking up at all the crazy pictures that we have - especially from chuy's photo booth =) i just wanted to say be strong & have a good night.
love ya,
sheri
At 10:51 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
Just a note to say I am devastated to hear of your accident. I know what a strong person you are and that you have the ability to fight through all this. Just want you to know how many people are pulling for you. There's a huge crowd in your corner!
I am sending healing thoughs and energy to both you and Kurt and all your family.
I'm looking forward to going out to eat with you and Thomas Ann again soon.
Always,
Bailey Green
At 12:15 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Mandy,
I am so glad and relieved you had a better day. I know you can bounce back from this mishap, you are the most determined person I know. We love you and can't wait to hear some more poop stories. Your stories always give my boys a good belly laugh. Come back to Texas soon.
Love,
Martha
Kurt and gang, thank you for keeping us informed on Amanda's condition. Wrap your arms around yourself and squeeze! That's a hug from me! Love Yall!
At 10:10 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Kurt,
I was thinking..do you get to play music in Amanda's room? If you can maybe you can play that song we heard every morning when we where on our Irland trip "Where the streets have no name" by U2 for her morning song.
Better yet, how about that song that Mandy, Ron and Chris made a video to, something about a monkey! I know she would enjoy that!
Love,
Martha
At 10:42 AM,
Anonymous said…
All the best to Amanda.
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