October 28, 2005 - Late Evening
The neurosurgeon has confirmed that it is indeed a spark of light that we're seeing in the tunnel. Her right pupil has begun to react more (it is losing the sluggishness). The left pupil is still not reacting, but he's not discouraged by this yet. He'd like to keep her in the chemical coma for 2 more days and ensure that her condition remains somewhat stable. He'll then send her for a CAT scan (on Sunday or Monday) to confirm that the swelling and bruising is indeed on the mend. Should the CAT scan confirm the her brain is on the mend, they'll slowly begin to bring her back out of the chemical coma. The light at the end of tunnel appears a bit brighter tonight. Keep the faith. We'll post again tomorrow.
posted by B.B. @ 7:33 PM
40 Comments:
At 7:56 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda-
I know you can do this, keep on fighting. I will pray for you every chance i get.
Please get better.
Love ya
Gene
At 8:09 PM,
Anonymous said…
BB this is Jude from TLS. I just heard the news and I wanted to let you know that I will be praying for your friend. I am going to list this on the World Network of Prayer. wnop.org I really believe in the power of prayer
At 8:23 PM,
Anonymous said…
This is welcome news...Attagirl Amanda - show 'em how it's done!!
Love ya,
Lj
At 8:32 PM,
Anonymous said…
You Go Girl!!!! You will do this.I know you.
Love, Sean Luke
At 8:44 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Mandy,
After braving everything from a night in a haunted castle to an unanticipated trip on the Oriental Express, I know you can get through this challenge with your usual style, humor, and grace. We are ALL pulling for you, obviously! I cannot wait to convince you and Chris to come visit me on my organic farm in Florida, and then your trip to visit me in Peace Corps has recently been upgraded as well... how does Fiji or Vanuatu, or maybe Thailand sound? You will be in my thoughts until the day you call and start making travel plans - it had better be soon, ok?
Love,
Rebecca (Eric and Jenn's lil sis)
At 8:48 PM,
Anonymous said…
WE LOVE YOU!!! WE KNEW YOU COULD DO IT!!! KEEP FIGHTING...NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO REST!!!!
You totally rule the world Amanda Lea Bethke! You have all of us trained to be happy at your command:)
GO GO GO!!!
Love,
Gene & Christine
Pooh, Tigger, Batman & Robin
XXXXXX OOOOOO
At 8:58 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
It is just 5:49 here in California and the sun is starting to set. I read this great news before I am leaving work. I just sent this update to Denny, Sujit and all of the rest of the folks in our office. We are all rooting for you. Getting ready for another Res Dev mtg on Monday. They aren't the same without you!! We'll be praying all weekend and checking on you too! Kick Butt over the weekend Punkin!!!
Love,
Debbie
At 9:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
I am a friend of TAnn's, sending all good thoughts and prayers from West Virginia for Amanda's complete recovery
At 9:28 PM,
Anonymous said…
I am so thrilled to hear about the improved progress... but it's not kharma...it is the prayers of God's people going up on her behalf. When she recovers fully I trust that she will give back to God all that he restored to her. We are continuing to pray for Amanda's complete recovery and that God will get all the glory for the miracle he performs.
At 9:49 PM,
Anonymous said…
Princess Amanda,
That is awesome. Keep it up. We love you and miss you.
Sasha, Mila and Paul
At 9:52 PM,
Anonymous said…
That is awesome news guys! God is good all the time! Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to keep us updated. My heart goes out to you all. Tell Mandy that she is in my thoughts and prayers 24/7.
Big hugs for everyone,
Shari
At 10:06 PM,
Anonymous said…
I am a friend of Amy Primavera's... and I have been so touched by your story. I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Jody
At 10:07 PM,
Anonymous said…
You are such a fighter; I know you're going to beat this thing! Our halloween happy hour was much less happy because you weren't there today. I'm trying to imagine what you would have worn as a costume. I believe I saw candy on your desk, so hurry back before it gets stale.
Love you,
Kim
At 10:39 PM,
Anonymous said…
Dear Amanda,
You don't know me, we've never met, but I've been a friend of Brenda's for some time here in beautiful downtown Baltimore so I've been silently reading (what my geek friends call lurking) and praying - a lot! Brenda said you do things at your own time and speed and you're proving her to be right. You're also showing how strong you really are. Keep that fight going - you're a winner!
Didi
At 10:51 PM,
Anonymous said…
Kurt,
I know she is still fighting and will not quit. Keep up the great work of talking with her and guiding her back. I have emailed my fellow prayer warriors.
Tell her I look forward to go camping with you next year and to hear her great stories that she always has.
Cassie in LJ
At 10:57 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
Barb & I are having a glass of wine right now in your honor! Everyone is praying and has so much faith in you...I know you will come back to us very soon.
We love you,
Jess & Barb
At 11:16 PM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
We are all blessed by the one of the first of many miracles in our journey as you come back to us.
Now it's time to kick it up a notch... You've been there for me in so many ways since we were kids. Never EVER stop fighting the good fight you spunky other half of "Mutt & Jeff".
Love you,
Julie
At 11:16 PM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
FIGHT!! FIGHT!!! FIGHT!!!
April Hylander
At 11:17 PM,
Anonymous said…
With God all things are possible. God is listening and hears our prayers- a stranger
At 11:22 PM,
Anonymous said…
That is indeed, truly awsome news, guys! Tell Mandy, when my brother suffered a contusion and swelling after falling down a flight of stairs, it took him 9 days for his ICP to begin to fall. He was also in a chemically induced coma. That was 13 years ago. Today, he's good ole' Jay, same as before. Tomorrow is his 34th birthday. Mandy met him at my wedding in '98, and spoke to him most of the evening. Tell her, Heather's Brother, Jason will be 34 tomorrow. He did it, and we know she can too! I'm very excited to hear the news! It is very good news! I love you, Mandy!
At 11:40 PM,
Anonymous said…
I pray that a very good night follows this amazing evening, dear Mandy. And I thank God for giving us a reason to keep up hope after so much fear. You get yourself better and show us you want to be with us as much as we want you with us! My heart is feeling some happiness again...
Love you so much,
Terri
At 12:21 AM,
Anonymous said…
hey amanda-
i am so excited to hear the good news!! i just watched 2 "true" ghosts stories & couldn't wait to tell you about them. the first was a haunted house in ct. - haunted by a man with the last name robertson - can you believe??? he was a good spirit being bullied by a mean spirit - it showed what happened to the family when they moved in - it was scary! the second show was about a haunted plantation in la. you have probably toured it - they never really proved that there were any ghosts the night that the show was made - but after listening to what the tour guide said - i can only imagine what runs through ones mind! you might need to tevo - haunted on the discovery chanel - i think tonight was the first show.
i have been thinking about you all day & am so happy for the evening news =)
tonight you will do even better - i just know it!
god bless you - talk to you tomorrow.
love ya,
sheri
At 12:22 AM,
Anonymous said…
Kurt,
I have been talking to Martha every day getting updates - now I finally have been given this great web site. Know that I have been praying for Amanda every day. You keep that positive attitude. I believe Mandy knows that we are all pulling for her. She is so strong - with God's help she will come through this. My sister was recently in a coma for 2 weeks after a stroke and large blood clot in her brain. We were given little hope of recovery from the doctors - but you know - they are not God. Never loose faith. My sister is now out of the hospital -walking and smiling. Miracles do happen. I know that you are on a roller coaster right now. Just hang on - you will get through this. I'm thinking that we should all (Mark, Martha, Justin, Me, You and Mandy) go on another cruise. It was so long ago - but such a great time last time. Thanks so much for the updates. I think of you all often every day. Have you all been playing music for Mandy? It would be great for her to hear her favorite music. Even better if anyone there could play an instrument or sing. Music can be very healing. Just an idea - my sister responded favorably when her son played his guitar and her daughter sang to her. Take care of yourself - I know it is hard to even do the basics - sleep and eat, but Ananda needs you to be healthy for her. Alright, I feel like a mother hen now so I will say goodbye. Our love and prayers are with you,
Julie & Justin
At 12:40 AM,
Anonymous said…
Awesome news! :) i'll be looking for that light to get brighter and brighter! Keep going Amanda... i expect even better news in the next day or so!
love,
amy p
At 12:49 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy & Kirk;
Well that's the Mandy I hear so many wonderful things about a real fighter, Kirk I know that she is fighting back to be with you. So many people love the both of you and your families. Keep up the faith and remember the lord is with her.
Lots of Prayers
Robyn
At 1:07 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hi Amanda
We have never met but I know your brother and I feel like I've come to know you through this blog. I would like to meet you the next time you are up visiting Ron in MI. For what its worth, I wanted you to know that I have been thinking about you all day and since Ron told me about the accident last Fri. I also sent your story on to a few others to pray for you so there are a few more in the army of people that are fighting for you. Keep fighting! I'm sure you can make it, we won't give up on you.
Ron, I wish there was more I could do. If there is anything in addition to my thoughts and prayers please let me know. I can't imagine the difficulty you and the rest of your family must be going through. Stay strong, she needs you, and a lot of people seem to need her. What an amazing person she must be to have such friends. I mean that about meeting her when she comes to visit. Also, I passed the link onto Chad to send to the rest of the TKD gourp; everyone is thinking aobut you and your sister and wishing you all the best.
Love,
Angela
At 1:11 AM,
Anonymous said…
One more thing,
My cousin was in an induced comma after a closed head injury a few years ago. She gave us all a good scare, but she pulled through. I know every case is unique, I just wanted to share another story of survival to help encourage you. So come on Mandy, if Courtney can do it, so can you!
Angela
At 1:12 AM,
Anonymous said…
Thought about you all night. Way to go Amanda. Hold on. Love ya
Rene
At 1:46 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
tears of joy over the SMALLEST hope of good news,
everyone is waiting for you to WAKE!
At 8:03 AM,
Anonymous said…
Before I head out for a busy day, I wanted to wish you a wonderful Saturday. I hope our Mandy and the Savannah team of three have nothing but positives today. I'll keep checking back when I'm home for a bit, praying for more good news.
Hugs to you all,
Terri
At 8:06 AM,
Anonymous said…
Burn, baby, burn
At 8:16 AM,
Anonymous said…
What joy this brings to me and I have called and E-mailed our Circle Of Love her and we surround you with the greatest love.
I spoke with your good friend Terri and we were in tears of joy at this great news.
You are a tiny little lady but what a powerful woman! As Ron says, you do things your way and we love you just the way you are.
I continue to call your name and reach you from here ~ Love, TAnn
PS~ I found the bracelet just after I spoke with Kurt. I told you I would when it was the right time.
Just hearing his voice, the great news he gave me about you, continued our chain of miracles that so many are praying for.
Love ~ TAnn
At 8:46 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
I just heard an interesting kitty story on the news and thought to myself that this is Amanda's kind of kitty! Her name is Emily and she lived with her family in Appleton, WI (I think) and she wandered away from home and as it turns out, she got into a box at a paper warehouse just down the street from where she lived. Someone in France ordered some paper and when they got it, Emily climbed out of the box. Guess she needed to have a little holiday at a villa in France!! Luckily she had her immunization tags and they were able to contact her people in Appleton and let them know where she was. She's a cool cat!!
I'm praying for more good news today girlie! Keep fighting!!
Love Lj
At 9:02 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
Keep fightin' girl. You can do it. We're pulling for you!
Kurt, Ron, Sandy, Sue,
You continue to be in our prayers - stay strong!
Love from the London contingent:
Jay and Daniel
At 10:22 AM,
Anonymous said…
Hey Amanda! I hope you had a good night. We had Kendall's birthday party last night. Ron, if you're reading this, my 10 year old daughter has the same birthday as you next Wednesday. Amanda helped me name her when I was pregnant. Anyway, I started out with 12 girls, but ended up with 8 spending the night. They were doing flips in the living room and 2 of them collided, one got sick all in the hallway carpet and then again in the bathroom. I can hear you now Amanda, THAT'S why I didn't have kids. Rest easy today with a smile while the healing continues. I am so going to miss sharing our weekend together on Monday morning. We will catch up soon though. I love you.
Lori
At 10:34 AM,
Anonymous said…
Amanda,
This is AWESOME. We are so proud of you. Keep fighting, don't give up. We know you can do it. Remember, we believe in miracles.
Love,
Kelly and Judy
At 10:48 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy and all,
We just heard of your struggle. Our prayers are with you for a full recovery. If anyone has the spunk to pull this off, Mandy, it's you.
Our love,
Carolyn, Al, Doug & Melissa
At 11:07 AM,
Anonymous said…
In my post yesterday I made reference to the song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". The reference had to do with the large community of people that know and love Mandy who, hopefully, are giving her strength. The "he" is generic, as well as the "brother" and neither referred to Mandy. I thought the phrase represented what the "Mandy Community" is doing, helping to shoulder the burden, share good wishes, keep the prayers going, etc.
I'm so glad to hear the news continues to be encouraging. Hang in there Mandy and everyone!
At 11:19 AM,
Anonymous said…
Mandy,
You are such a strong person we know you can fight this! Our thoughts and prayers have been with you everyday.
Kurt and Family,
You all have so many people supporting you -We are all thinking of you and the strength you have!
Sending lots of Love and Prayers,
Shelly & Adrian
At 5:39 AM,
Anonymous said…
Good morning Mandy!
It is 4:30am in St. Louis and I am thinking about you and sayig prayers continually.
Keep up the good work. We look forward to seeing you in Dallas soon.
Love,
Paula, Lester, Leslie & Phil
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