October 27, 2005 - Evening
The neurosurgeon gave us the conversation that we all hoped we'd never have. He is preparing us for the worst. They have not given up hope and they are still working on reducing the swelling and bringing her through this, but she continues to deteriorate. We are keeping up on our Amandatudes and encouraging her, but the odds are going against her. We carry your thoughts and prayers to her - courage for all of us.
posted by B.B. @ 10:33 PM
29 Comments:
At 10:44 PM,
Anonymous said…
evqurpjMandy & everyone-
I love all of you! Stay strong! I'll see you on saturday for sure!
Alicia
At 10:56 PM,
Anonymous said…
Please don't give up hope. My best friend's family had to have the same conversation with his neurosurgeon at an even earlier stage. After a hard fight and 5 months in a coma, he recovered and even finished college. May God bless all of you.
At 10:59 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, my precious friend, you mean so much to me. I am thinking of you every minute, and you must be able to feel the thousands of prayers being sent up for you each day. I love you and am not ready to let you go. Come back to us.
Hugs and more hugs,
Terri
At 11:09 PM,
Anonymous said…
amanda-
hold on - you can do it- you have to. i am praying for you. we need you here. be strong and come back tonight. you're an angel.
god bless everyone in ga. supporting her.
i love yall,
sheri
At 11:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
I spend my day making my way in the world, giving what it takes, doing the best I can, yet, when all is said and done only one thing really matters...it's you Mandy!
Your in my prayers. Hang in there!
Love you,
At 11:34 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, Kirk and Family,
I am a friend of Martha's and have only had the pleasure of seeing you both a few times. However, I feel like I really know the both or you just from the great things I have heard about you, and the few times we have met you always bring such joy and laughter. Kirk remember Mandy is a fighter and that she has the lord on her side. Mandy will conquer this as she has done so many things. Also, keep up the faith. Mandy you have given so much and have so much more to give I know you are going to fight your way out of this battle and you can win this one.
Sometimes you have to get worst before you get better. My husband's mother spent a few months in a coma and came back to give everyone a hard time. Keep up the faith and remember Mandy is one in a MILLION.
My family and I will continue to lift you up in prayer to the lord. You are one Angel he still needs on earth.
Robyn
At 11:34 PM,
Anonymous said…
My dearest Mandy...I can certainly understand why God wants you. Heaven will never be the same. However, He knows He's got you someday. You're a sure thing. So God please don't take our Mandy now. She is doing such a great job here spreading smiles across the world.
At 11:51 PM,
Anonymous said…
Kurt,
When you get to the raw spot in life when you realize that faith and hope are all you have left, then you realize that faith and hope are all you need.
Never let go.
Walt
At 12:07 AM,
Anonymous said…
Kurt, Ron, and Brenda,
I think of you so often. As hard as it is to be so far away from Mandy right now, I know it's even worse to be where you are. Just keep loving her in person for all of us. I'm so grateful that you're there, since I know how much she loves you. Because of Mandy, you're all special to me, too.
God bless,
Terri
At 12:15 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy, you have taught me so much:
How to talk my husband into keeping 4 cats.
How to care for all these brats!
Gourmet cooking with no fear.
If I mess it up, shed no tear.
How to be a better wife.
In turn, improving Gene's life.
Use the good china, not the fake.
Who cares if we have one break?
It just means we lived it up.
Drinking coffee from the best cup.
Accept people as they are.
Well, I'm out of creativity! I'm so thankful for the time we have shared, learning from one another & enjoying every moment together.
Remember when we found the baby goats? Angel & Diablo gave us lots of uncontrollable laughter! Too bad Gene won't give me a fence...we could keep all the animals that cross our paths!
You are one in a million...how about proving it tonight?
I love you so much! I'm not giving up on you. Some day you will be making a scrapbook with all of these notes! And I don't want your picture on "the page of death"!
FIGHT HARD LITTLE ONE!!!!
I love you!
CN
At 3:42 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda!!!!!
Now, girl, you've had enough of a sleep! Get up out of that bed and start planning the next trip. You know I travel vicariously through you!
Seriously - we miss your sweet smile, smart remarks and ever-happy view on life. Get back to work and get those guys straight!
I'm still praying for you, and for you also, Kurt. God bless.
Lynn Towery
At 6:41 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mouse....wake up dammit. I can't take the guilt for not emailing you more often to get a bit of your wit and warmth.
Jeffrey Chapman
At 7:33 AM,
Anonymous said…
Good Morning Sunshine. Please remind everyone of how God performs miracles everyday! I pray that the swelling goes down some today, some tomorrow and so on, and next week they will be moving you back to Dallas so we can all help you rehabilitate back to your usual self. I love you,
Lori
At 8:21 AM,
Anonymous said…
Manda,
We are still waiting for you. Not giving up. Don't you sweetie. We need you.
When I ask myself "what would amanda do" she wouldn't give up.
So, try your best and stay with us.
All my love
All my prayers
All my thoughts
for
you!
Shannon
At 8:22 AM,
Anonymous said…
Expect A Miracle
There is No Such Thing As No Chance!
At 8:27 AM,
Anonymous said…
Ron and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you that you all find the strength in the love of God, Family and Friends to help you through these very difficult times. May Amanda gain strength by the hour and conintue on the path of full recovery. God bless you all!
At 9:08 AM,
Anonymous said…
Sweet Mandy,
We pray that you continue to have the strength to heal and that your family knows how many prayers are being sent your way. Kurt, Ron and Mrs. Southwick may Gods love surround you and may He provide you with the strength to face the the many challenges to come with Mandy's recovery. Continued...
At 9:08 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
We are all thinking of you and we know you can get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carla McGregor
At 9:08 AM,
Anonymous said…
Its Halloween dress up day at the office... I have already seen some good costumes. You would be proud. We are judging this am so after lunch I will fill you in on the outfits we see!
Thinking of you a ton.
Love
Shannon
At 9:09 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
We are all thinking of you and we know you can get through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carla McGregor
At 9:11 AM,
Anonymous said…
Its been so long, but remember my accident Senior year in high? My parents reached a very low point where the odds were against me. There were many difficult days, but slowly I recovered. Please be strong and never give up.
Love Yvette
At 9:21 AM,
Anonymous said…
Thinking of you all each day and sending prayers and energy to speed Amanda's healing. I have faith she will pull through this. She means too much to too many people.
Amanda, again, I look forward to the time soon when I can have dinner again with you and Thomas Ann.
Bailey Green
At 9:25 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
This will make you mad enough to fight on....on Survivor last night, Amy was kicked off. She was hardest worker on the the island. Even when she was really hurt, she never gave up. Never give up Amanda! We need you here with us. Miracles are happening around us every day and I know there's one in store for you. All my love,
'Harry D'
At 9:28 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda-
Please fight has hard as you can, we all need to comeback to us.
I think of you all the time and i'm praying for you.
Love ya
Gene
At 9:52 AM,
Anonymous said…
Well our little Mandy made it through one more night...baby steps. That's all we can expect from such a little one:)
Don't forget we all need to pray at noon Eastern time!
Let's give her the strength to get through one more day. We can worry about the next day when it comes.
We all love you Mandy!
CN
At 9:56 AM,
Anonymous said…
Saw a Christmas monkey this morning. Get better, and it's yours! Be strong, Mandy.
Love,
Terri
At 10:09 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
I agree with Harry...I too think Amy should not have gotten the boot off of Survivor! She persevered even when she was injured, and she did it for her tribe! Amanda, you have a whole "tribe" out her cheering you on - prove to us that you can win this challenge.
Love Lj
At 10:15 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
We have this very special bottle of wine that you gave Connie for her birthday. Straight from the Bethke Vineyard. It needs to be opened so that it can breath and be savored, just like you.
We are waiting to share it with and Kurt. That is the only way it will be opened.
At 10:19 AM,
Anonymous said…
You are in my thoughts daily....I remember all the fun times we had hanging out at Chuy's in the photo booth, skiing and just having a fun. There are still good times to be had. Please fight Amanda...the world needs someone like you. You are precious....
Kurt, you are in my thoughts and prayers as well. Don't give up!
Love you both ~ Gloria
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