Our Princess Amanda

On 10/21/05; our princess fell and struck her head. She was rushed to a local hospital and it was discovered that her skull was fractured. She was immediately transferred to ICU and has been under round the clock care ever since. Family and friends are with her constantly. We are doing are best to return phone calls and keep everyone informed of her progress, however, it can be a challenge. Please feel free to check back often and leave comments.

Wednesday, October 26, 2005

October 26, 2005 - Mid-morning

Good news and bad news all in one this morning. Our girl maintained good numbers yesterday. The medical team had decided that her numbers were good enough to forego the cold catheter for the time being. We all left the hospital feeling more hopeful last night. As the medical team told us and has warned us, it's up and down as she struggles for life. Her left pupil was not reacting to the level that they would prefer this morning and they sent her to get another CAT scan. After reading the results, the neurologist told us that the bruising/swelling has remained unchanged and they had decided to move ahead with the cold catheter. In addition, they are reconsidering the deeper chemical coma depending on what the next few days bring.

We're waiting and encouraging her. We're reading her the messages, reminding her of good times and promising her a huge ass party when she comes out of this. There is no option but optimism. Keep the good wishes and love coming our way. Our little engine needs all the help she can get.

posted by B.B. @ 10:32 AM  

31 Comments:

  • At 10:47 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey girl, I had a really selfish moment this morning. I realized that you will still be in Savannah on my birthday, and we won't get to have our tradition of lunch and Borders. I'll miss that so much, but it'll all be okay if you just keep on trucking and get home as soon as you can. We need you here, and I miss you so much! I can't sing "Dark Lady" with Cher, if you're not here to sing along! Be your tough self and get through this, okay?

    Love you much,
    Terri

     

  • At 10:51 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,
    Just want you to know how important you are to me. I think you already knew that, but I really do miss you. We are taking care of things at work temporarily until you return. Can not wait for that day. We'll just all hang out at your desk on that day. You know your important when Doug Brooks is leaving messages on your comments. :-)
    Pick up the pace, and get well! I'll see you soon.
    Love you,
    Lori

     

  • At 10:54 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,

    I'm thinking about you everyday and optimistic that your condition will be improving very soon! Hang in there, and count me in on the homecoming party!

    Cord

     

  • At 11:04 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    70's music - remember this?

    I'm not talkin bout movin in
    And I don't want to change your life
    But there's a warm wind blowing the stars around
    And I'd really love to do you tonight

    Sending you smiles!

     

  • At 11:07 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Yomanda,
    Glad to hear you have such attentive doctors. I am praying for you constantly all day. I am addicted to the blog and refresh it constantly to see what they have to say today. You hang in there kid, keep getting better.

    Kurt,Brenda, Ron, Sandy and Christine...thanks for being there, taking care of her, and letting her know we are all thinking of her. We appreciate the communication back to us more than you can ever know. Big hugs to all of you and take care of yourselves so you can take care of her.

    Love
    Shannon

     

  • At 11:12 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,

    Keep hanging in there girl!
    You can fight it!!!!!!
    Dave and I will have to fly down for your huge ass party.

    Theresa from Minnesota

     

  • At 11:13 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,

    I miss your spirit around the office so much - I am sending much love, positive energy and happy thoughts your way. I know you can beat this and will be back to your sweet, funny, unique self soon. I am looking forward to continuing my lessons in "What Would Amanda Do?". Keep the faith and stay strong!

    Love,
    Kelly B

     

  • At 11:17 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    hey amanda-
    i am thinking about you already - i couldn't wait to see how you are doing today. you are a sweet angelgirl and you will get better.
    maxx says hi - he is my nephew that you carved pumpkins with years ago =) i am praying for you & your family. feel better soon.
    love ya,
    sheri

     

  • At 11:45 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hello Halloween goddess,
    Halloween is almost here and I always think of you. It just won't be the same here at the office without your great costume! I know you were planning something awesome, so when you get back, we'll have another Halloween party so you can show us what you got. I hope you can feel all the love and prayers going your way because there are TONS!
    Love you Amanda,
    Kathy (oops, I mean Harry)

     

  • At 12:01 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,

    We haven't spoken in a couple of years, but when I think of enlightening and inspirational people I've met in my life, YOU are top of the list. Big Nawlins' Hugs to you and your family. Sending ya'll prayers and strength.

    Love,
    April in New Orleans

     

  • At 12:02 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Manda,
    Speaking of halloween, we are still putting the pumpkin full of treats at your desk for everyone to trick or treat. I will fill you in on all the fun costumes Friday. Putting on the CC stuff is hard without you so keep getting better!! We need your creative mind.
    Love
    Shannon

     

  • At 12:08 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mandy Sue,
    I'm back at work and am missing you so much! We all love you and need you back here. I had 88.5 on this morning and was thinking about you. Get better girl. I miss you.

    XOXO,
    Jessica

     

  • At 12:14 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,

    I think of you often throughout my day especially at 7am and 7pm when I take care of your precious little ones. Marcel,Maurice,Simone and Henri. I know they are your children and you must get better and come home to see them. They miss you very much!
    I let them know you love and miss them and will be home soon.
    I pray for your strength and Kurt and family as well.

    Candice

     

  • At 12:20 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda ~ when we went to go see Cabaret last month ~ you and Jessica were just cracking me up! You two sillies were over there laughing, even during the quiet parts of the show!! You always seem to find the humor in all situations, and that's what makes you so unique and special. That, and your LOVE of kitties. Anyone who loves cats is a winner in my book! Get better soon so you can go home and get wet kitty nose kisses from your babies!
    One more thing popped in my head ... when I brought baby Gizmo kitty and his sister to the office when they were just tiny babies and you RAN over from Bldg D to my cubicle in A and couldn't wait to get a hold of the sweet babies. You held them and snuggled w/them for such a long time ... that's when I knew you were special! :)

    love, Courtney

     

  • At 12:22 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    By the way! To Kurt - if you need any more help w/the kitties, I'm your gal! I have four of my own and I live in the Farmers Branch area ... I'd be happy to swing by and see the kitties anytime.

    let me know!

    courtney.eveleigh@brinker.com

     

  • At 12:58 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    I would love to put on a big ol party hat and woop it up with you at your Big Ass Party. Lots of hugs coming to you. Hang in there Sweetie Pie!!!

     

  • At 1:25 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mandy,

    Keep fighting girl and we'll keep praying for you,Kurt and both of your families..... hard to name all the fun times we had as kids - would it be staying in your parent's closet during the tornado scare (1976)or finding the snake in your backyard or numerous pool parties at Mom and Dad's.... no matter what the memory, it brings a smile to my face because we had so much fun.....
    Here's to more fun times ahead...
    Keep the faith.


    Love,
    Julie

     

  • At 1:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey Amanda,
    The silence outside my office is deafening. Please hurry back so you can sing and laugh us through the day. We are a bunch of sad sacks without you.
    Felicia

     

  • At 1:32 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mandy,

    Our prayers continue...
    God bless you all.


    Love,
    Bob and Margaret

     

  • At 2:34 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey Mandy
    You are in my thoughts and prayers daily...You must know how much you are loved and missed and all the good thoughts that are coming your way. I pray for strength and healing for you and for family.

    We love you Priness...hurry and get better!
    Love always - Gloria

     

  • At 2:39 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mandy I have never met you but I have met your Mom, Sandy. I can only say your Mom loves you so much, and speaks so highly of you, that I do feel like I know you. I am proud to be by your side as God holds you gently and helps you with your struggle. May you feel his presence and know how much we care.

    Jon Allred, Ft.Worth

     

  • At 3:17 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mandy,

    You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting. I can't wait to see your smiling face and hear that contagious laugh.

    Stefanie

     

  • At 3:18 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Mandy,

    You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting. I can't wait to see your smiling face and hear that contagious laugh.

    Stefanie

     

  • At 3:24 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hi Amanda,
    Well we just got back from a Sam Moon trip. I can not wait until you are here to go again !! We have some shopping to do!
    I really miss you Amanda and all of the fun and laughter you brighten our day with- I know you will be better soon, and thinking of all kinds of tricks we can play on each other. Oh by the way I am having to depend on spell check these days, but you are still the spelling bee Queen around here !!
    I love you Amanda and am still sending many prayers and healing thoughs to you and your family.
    Melanie

     

  • At 4:02 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,

    Deana and I will go by and check on Baby Coco and we'll honk and tell him hello for you! I'm so thankful that this website is here so we can send you messages and find out how you're doing each day - I check it first thing and all throughout the day - thank you all for being with our girl and for reading our messages to her.

    Love Lj

     

  • At 4:05 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    You are in my thoughts and prayers. May you have a full and speedy recovery.

    Love,
    Ashley

     

  • At 4:58 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Dear Mandy and Kurt and family,
    We only just heard of your accident today from Martha Lee and Vicki Been. I wanted to say how sorry I am that you got hurt and that you are in my thoughts and prayers every moment and like everyone else that knows and loves you and your smile we will all be waiting to hear the great news of your complete and full recovery! Love, Janet Wagner

     

  • At 4:59 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Kurt and Amanda,
    Just want you to know that we are constantly thinking of you. Both of you are in our prayers.

    Mary Lee, Barbara & Sheila

     

  • At 5:28 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda- girl- ok I move away to St. Louis for a year and 1/2 and then move back to Dallas and am looking forward to going to lunch with you and all the girls to celebrate my return! Now I have to put it on hold until you return to Dallas- so hurry up- I have missed our bantering! PLUS I planned on ordering you "alphabet soup" so we could have our spelling challenges!! Remember!!?? This time I would let you win!!! I know you will conquere this and be back in the big "D" area soon! This is just a little kink that you have to overcome! Know that I am with you always- kickin' you in the butt to hurry up!! (Hey that kinda rhymes) Ok I am done babbling but can't you tell that we have alot of catching up to do?!?! I will give you my cell # so that you can call me on your way back- 214.208.2280
    With so much love!!!
    Tina (aka slut)

     

  • At 6:41 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Amanda,
    You and Kurt are in my thoughts and payers. You have such a strong sprit; I know you'll come through this.

    God Bless!

    Betty

     

  • At 7:33 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Hey Amanda!
    I just wanted to let you know today that I miss you very much. You are a such a special part of my day here at work and we need you back here with us. So get better girly!
    Shannon White

     

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